How to Manually Setting IDS VCM II Wireless Router

Wireless VCM II is Ford Dealer Level Automotive Diagnostic Scan Tool, Wireless VCM II can work with wireless function, this Configuration guide will help you how to Configure Wireless VCM II Wireless Router,  wireless VCM II supports the Vehicle Measurement Module (VMM), and new Customer Flight Recorder (CFR).


But do you know how to Manually Setting the Wireless Router of VCM II? here, vipprogrammer will guide you the wireless configuration manual of Ford VCM II, Configure the computer’s internal wireless adapter to a wireless Ford VCM II through your location’s wireless router or access point.

INSTRUCTIONS of Ford VCM II wireless function:

    1. Shutdown IDS diagnostic software.
    2. If installed, disconnect the supplied D-link wireless adapter from the computer’s USB port. The Ford VCM II will not connect to a wireless Router or Access point if the D-Link adapter is present.
    3. Startup your computer, If your computer is not already connected wireless to the internet, use Microsoft Windows’ Wireless Manager to connect your Ford IDS computer to your locations wireless Access Point or Router. IDS uses the Microsoft Wireless Client to connect to a wireless Ford VCM II.
    4: pls choose the wireless menu on ids software
    5. Connect the Ford VCM II to your computer using the supplied USB cable.
    6. Connect the Ford VCM II to the vehicle using the supplied DLC cable.
    7. Startup the Ford VCM II VCI Manager application from the Windows Start Menu. Windows Start Menu > All Programs > ETAS > ETAS VCI Software(Ford) > VCI Manager.
    8. Select your VCM II from the VCI Manager’s VCM II Explorer screen
    9. Click the “Connect” button.
    10. Click the “Network Setup” tab
    11. Check the “Enable Wireless Interface” box.
    12. If your access point uses DHCP, check the “Obtain an IP address automatically” box. Otherwise, check the “Use the following address” box type in the “IP Address”. Consult your Network Administrator to obtain and enter a valid “IP Address”.
    13. Click the “Access Point” button.
    14. If your access point broadcasts an SSID, click the “Select from available networks list” radio button and select your access point. Otherwise, click the “Enter Network Name [SSID]” radio button and type your access point SSID.
    15. Click the “Configure >” button.
    16. Select the appropriate “Network Authentication” and “Data Encryption” and type the “Wireless Security Password (Encryption Key)” for your access point
    17. Click the “Next” button.
    18. Click the “Yes” button to confirm the changes as shown
    19. Disconnect the  Ford VCM II from your computer’s USB port.
    20. Disconnect the VCM II from the vehicle.
    21. Restart the IDS application.


End the Wireless function of Ford VCM II is Configured correctly.