Connecting macsRemote via LAN Connection

Proceed as follows to connect the macsRemote via LAN connection:

  1. Make sure that the VCI cable is connected to macsRemote.
  2. Possibly use a 10-Torx screwdriver (not included in the delivery contents) for that.
  3. Connect the VCI plug of macsRemote with the vehicle's diagnostic connector and proceed as follows:

  4. CAUTION

    caution

    Short circuit and voltage peaks when connecting the VCI

    Danger of destruction of automotive electronics

    Switch off ignition before connecting the VCI to the vehicle.

  5. NOTICE

    notice

    Switch on the vehicle ignition after having connected the VCI to the vehicle. Communication is impossible without ignition switched on.

  6. NOTICE

    notice

    After having connected the VCI the orange function LED lights up permanently after a few seconds. This indicates that the macsRemote hardware is ready for operation.

  7. Connect the VCI plug of macsRemote with the LAN cable to the shop router.

  8. NOTICE

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    The green LED is flashing fast now. This indicates that macsRemote tries to establish a LAN connection.

    If the green function LED flashes faster, macsRemote has a LAN connection.

    If the green and orange LEDs are permanently on, macsRemote is connected to the HGS server and ready for operation.

  9. After having connected the macsRemote with the vehicle, use the browser of the PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone to call up https://macsremote.obd.help and enter the registration data.
  10. Select the requested service in the menu and do the subsequent steps.