This is all about network connection (wired or wireless) setup for BMW ICOM A2 diagnosis with
ISTA+ or programming with ICOM ISTA/P. All situations you may encounter are solved here.
*****Part 1 Wired connection when ISTA-P programming
it’s better to use Lan cable to connect to network instead of wifi, for wifi is not stable
sometime and cannot start programs ISTA-P (ISS-NEXT)
How to connect to network via Lan cable?
method 1: PC – router – ICOM
connect PC to the router, then connect ICOM to router
method 2: ICOM – PC
Directly connect ICOM emulator to PC
*****Part 2 Wireless/WiFi connection when ISTA+ diagnostics
you can use wifi during diagnosis with ISTA+. but sometimes, the connection will be cut off
automatically and program prompts you to continue connection
Wlan settings
go to ICOM Configuration Manger, and select Wlan settings-> Security type:WPA2
personal. the password should be the same with that of router. then save data and unplug
and re-plug the Lan cable to connect to icom. it is impossible to diagnose via wifi if
password is not set
(NOTE: this is not for USB WiFi; USB wifi comes with password and router setup)
What to do if WIFI fails to connect?
1.go to VCI settings, then select “HO-ICOM/NET”, NOT Ediabas
2.open Itool Radar to change ICOM IP address
3.find out IP address: 192.169.68.119
4.then go to “Confort Module” to change ip
ATTENTION:
How to solve “Reserved”
during diagnosis, if the state is “Reserved”, it means the program is occupied. to exit the
program illegally should be remain Reserved and cannot go to diagnostics.
when you meet with “Reserved”, please unplug the ICOM mux or close at Easyconnect,then “Reserved” turn to be “Free”. go to Easyconnect Utility to set IP address: 192.169.68.119, Mode: DiagBus, then click
“ICOM Lock” and “Check” to check the battery voltage and ignition
How to solve “Firmware”
if the state displays “Firmware”, it means the ICOM firmware need to be updated
Steps to update China BMW ICOM firmware:
1). Use your cable and connect ICOM to port
2). Power ICOM by 12V power adapter or from 1x DLC
3). Use your browser (IE) and browse 169.254.92.38:60080/
User name: root
Password: NZY11502
4). Click “Update Firmware”,and you can find
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