5. Enter the name chosen for the module in the Diagnostic interface identification entry field -A-:
6. Enter the Module ID chosen for the module in the Diagnostic interface identification entry field -B7. Record the Hostname on a piece of paper, Diagnostic interface identification entry field -CIt will be required in later in Section 4.0 below
8. Select Accept, and then wait a moment while the parameters are written:

A

B

C

Note:
If the dealership WLAN operates in a Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS)
environment, the name chosen for the VAS 6154 should be used as the hostname for the RADIUS
certificate.

2.8 – Configure Connection Parameters
Prerequisites:
 The following details of the dealership WLAN must be known:
 Dealership WLAN SSID (network name)
 Network IP set up for either DHCP OR Static IP
 If Static IP: Dealership specific address information available for manual entry
 WPA2 encryption method and applicable key/password/certificate information as applicable
Notes:
• The WLAN Module’s default IP setting is DHCP. The default IP address and network mask are
pre-set in the applicable web interface configuration windows.
• The network must support WPA2 encryption for WLAN Infrastructure mode. Connection to
other encryption types or open networks is not possible.
2.8.1 – Configure WLAN Infrastructure Connection Parameters
1. Select the CONNECTIVITY main category, and then select the WLAN Infrastructure subcategory:
2. Check  the WLAN operating mode after startup selection -A-:
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 If the dealership WLAN is set up for DHCP: Skip to Step 5 below.
 If the dealership WLAN is set up for Static IP: Continue with Steps 3 & 4 below.
3. For Static IP Only: Select No to deselect the DHCP default -B-:
4. For Static IP Only: Enter the dealership-specific IP address /network mask etc. information -C-:

A

C
B
5. If necessary, scroll down the window to reveal the selection - entry fields illustrated below:
Note:
• The default encryption method is WPA2 (CCMP+TKIP/PSK), and its configuration is described
below.
• If the network is set up for WPA2 (EAP-TLS/Radius), activate this method in the web interface
and enter the required information.
6. Enter the Dealership WLAN SSID (network name) -A-:
7. Enter the WPA2 encryption key for the Dealership WLAN -B-: (as applicable).
8. Select Accept, and then wait a moment while the parameters are written:

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A

B

2.8.2 – Configure WLAN Direct Connection Parameters
A DHCP wireless access point with WPA2 encryption and a unique SSID name are pre-set by default.
After the pre-set default or alternate settings are “Accepted”, the wireless access point network must be
configured in the applicable Windows system on the diagnostic device.
WLAN Direct Connection configuration steps differ slightly between Windows 7 and Windows 10
devices. Please follow the section titles carefully.
Notes:
• VAS 6154 and ODIS Service software cannot detect network IP address conflicts. Please
review the default settings in all displayed categories carefully.
• Alternate settings should only be made to resolve network IP conflicts, fulfil dealership network
requirements, or as required by dealership IT policies where applicable.

1. Select the WLAN access point subcategory:
2. Ensure that the WLAN operating mode after startup box is NOT CHECKED as illustrated below.
3. Review the categories and pre-set default settings displayed to determine if they need to be
changed as per the Note on Page 9. If alternate settings are necessary, perform them now.
4. Record the access point SSID, Encryption type and security Key -A- on a piece of paper for the steps
that follow: Note: The information displayed below is an example only! Each VAS 6154 is different!
5. Select Accept, and then wait a moment while the parameters are written:

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Not Checked!

Record this information!

A

6. Minimize the browser displaying the VAS 6154 web interface.
2.8.2.1 – Continuation - Windows 7
1. Go to: Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Manage Wireless Networks, and
then select Add:

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2. Select Manually create a network profile:

3. Enter the WLAN access point SSID (Network name) recorded in Step 4 - Page 10
4. From the Security type dropdown: Select WPA2 – Personal
5. From the Encryption type dropdown: Select AES
6. Enter the Security Key recorded in Step 4 - Page 10, and then select Next /Close:

...
2.8.2.2 – Continuation – Windows 10
1. Go to: Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Select
3. Select Manually connect to a wireless network, and then select Next:

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4. Enter the WLAN access point SSID (Network name) recorded in Step 4 - Page 10:
5. From the Security type dropdown: Select WPA2 – Personal
6. From the Encryption type dropdown: Select AES
7. Enter the security Key recorded in Step 4 - Page 10, and then select Next . . . Close:

...
2.8.3 – Configure USB Connection Parameters
A DHCP - USB network is pre-set as a default.
1. Restore the browser displaying the VAS 6154 web interface.
2. Select the USB subcategory:
3. Select Accept, and then wait a moment while the parameters are written:

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2.8.4 – Reboot Module (to save configurations)
All configuration parameters must be saved by rebooting the module as follows:
1. Select the ADMINISTRATION main category, and then select the System subcategory:
2. Scroll down and then check Reboot system:
3. Select Accept, and then wait a moment while the parameters are written:

(cont.)
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3. Wait until the system reboots (the display briefly goes blank) and “parameters successfully written”
is displayed in the page footer:

2.8.5 – Perform Module Self-Test
Confirm successful VAS 6154 WLAN Infrastructure setup and function on the configured dealership WLAN
by performing a self-test as follows:
1. Select the DOCKING STATION main category: Retry selection if no connection is made initially.
2. From the WLAN interface test: Infrastructure subcategory, click Run test:

The approx. 90-second test checks the network broadcast functions of the VAS 6154 on the WLAN.

If the self-test is unsuccessful, follow the Prerequisites in subsections 2.1, repeat the WLAN
Infrastructure setup instructions.
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3. Close the web browser displaying the VAS 6154 web interface.
4. Disconnect the USB-Y cable from the docking station and diagnostic device.
5. Remove the VAS 6154 from the docking station.
6. Depress the retainer clips and separate the WLAN Module from the VAS 6154:

ATTENTION!
DO NOT connect or disconnect any of the add-on modul es from the 6154
w hen it is pow ered-up and transmitting (LEDs on).

Module malfunctions w ill result!
Connections and disconnections of add-on modules must ONLY take
place w hen the 6154 is removed from the base station or vehicle DLC.

3.0 – Setup USB Module
3.1 – Install USB Drivers
1. Connect the USB Module with cable -1- to the VAS 6154:
-1-

>>>

2. Plug the end of the USB cable into a Rugged USB 2.0 port on the diagnostic device:

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When the USB connection is established with the diagnostic device for the first time, a Windows USB
driver installation routine automatically installs the necessary drivers.
3. Close the installation confirmation pop-up(s) as necessary.
4. Disconnect the USB cable from the USB 2.0 port on the diagnostic device.
5. Depress the retainer clips and separate the USB Module with cable from the VAS 6154 housing:

4.0 – Setup USB Module Add Static IP Address & Host Name to Interface Software
1. Reference the VAS hostname you recorded in Step 8, Page 8 above. Example VAS6154-5103691.
Note:
A dash ( - ) must separate the prefix from the serial number! An underscore ( _ ) should NEVER be
used.
The number created above will be entered as a network hostname in the following procedure.
2. From the Windows desktop, go to: Windows Start > All Programs > XS_D_PDU_API_OS
3. Select: VAS6154-Static-Devices.ini

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An editable VAS6154 Device Management .ini “Notepad” document is displayed:

4. In the - - - - - - begin of VAS6154-Static-Devices.ini - - - - - - section, below the example text, type
in the network hostname created in Step 8 - Page 8 in brackets as illustrated below:

Type in the VAS 6154 hostname

Notes:
• The hostname must be typed-in in brackets [ . . . . ]
• A semicolon ( ; ) must NOT precede the typed-in hostname.
• The hostname illustrated above is an example only! All VAS 6154 serial numbers are different!
• An underscore ( _ ) should NEVER be used.
5. In the - - - - - - begin of VAS6154-Static-Devices.ini - - - - - - section, below the example text,
confirm that the network hostname created above appears in brackets.
6. Type in IpAddress= followed by the dealership-specific network static IP address below the
hostname as illustrated below:

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Type in the static IP address: The equal sign ( = )
must appear before the address.

7. Save and close the .ini Notepad document.
Notes:
• A semicolon ( ; ) must NOT precede the typed-in static IP address.
• The static IP address illustrated above is an example only! All dealership-specific static IP details
are different!
When configured as described above, the interface software will automatically locate and connect
to the VAS 6154 whose hostname (serial number) was entered in the .ini. This essentially “pairs”
the VAS 6154 with the diagnostic device, and the two should be used together at all times.

Notes:
• Before using the VAS 6154 for vehicle diagnostics, a number of startup steps must be performed
in conjunction with the ODIS Service application. For startup and use details, refer to Service
Information – Diagnostic Device Hardware and Windows document title:
VAS 6154 Diagnostic Interface – Startup Guide
• For tips on proper handling of the VAS 6154 and its add-on modules, refer to Service
Information – Diagnostic Device Hardware and Windows document title:
VAS 6154 Diagnostic Interface – In-Use Best Practices
• For tips on WLAN optimization, refer to Service Information – Diagnostic Device Hardware
and Windows document title:
VAS 6154 Diagnostic Interface - WLAN Performance Optimizations

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