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EEHD974002
PRO-LINK
Ultra
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Registration and Software
Activation Guide
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  • Page 1 EEHD974002 PRO-LINK Ultra ® Registration and Software Activation Guide Powered by NEXIQ Technologies™...
  • Page 2 IDSC Holdings LLC. PRO-LINK is a registered trademark of IDSC Holdings LLC. Snap-on is a trademark of Snap-on Incorporated. ©2014 Snap-on Incorporated. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

     Chapter 1: Using this Guide ............1 Guide Overview ................2 Conventions ...................3  Chapter 2: Registration and Software Activation .......5 Getting Started ................6 Security and Firewall Settings .............. 6 Setting the Date and Time .............7 Entering Proxy Settings (If Required) ..........11 Entering Network Settings for a Wireless Network ......16 Selecting a Wireless Network .............

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Using This Guide

     Using this Guide  Guide Overview, page 2  Conventions, page 3 his chapter provides an overview of this guide’s organization and the conventions used throughout. NOTE: ® For detailed information on the PRO-LINK Ultra user interface, please refer to the ®...

  • Page 5: Guide Overview

    Chapter • Using this Guide Guide Overview This guide provides detailed information to support you in setting up your PRO- ® LINK Ultra as a first-time user. It details the required settings to help you to connect to your local network. It also provides instructions on registering the device and activating software applications.

  • Page 6: Conventions

    - Conventions Conventions This section provides descriptions of the conventions used throughout this guide. Special Messages Notes NOTE provides explanations, comments, or tips related to the subject matter that is being discussed. Example: NOTE: Refer to the page number provided for each described component for fur- ther details.
  • Page 7 Chapter • Using this Guide Warnings WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders. Example: WARNING: ä Use appropriate hand protection when handling hot engine components. Troubleshooting Information intended to help you to address or anticipate potential issues are pre- sented in the following manner:...

  • Page 8: Registration And Software Activation

     Registration and Software Activation  Getting Started, page 6  Security and Firewall Settings, page 6  Setting the Date and Time, page 7  Entering Proxy Settings (If Required), page 11  Entering Network Settings for a Wireless Network, page 16 ...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Chapter • Registration and Software Activation Getting Started ® The first time you power up your PRO-LINK Ultra you’ll need to configure it for everyday use. Depending on how your internal network is set up, you may need to do one or more of the following: •...

  • Page 10: Setting The Date And Time

    - Setting the Date and Time Setting the Date and Time ® Before you can start using your PRO-LINK Ultra, you need to set the date and time. To set the date and time: Start at the Main menu. Figure 2.1 Main Menu Select Admin.
  • Page 11 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The Admin menu is displayed. Figure 2.2 Admin Menu Select Configure Device. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide...
  • Page 12 - Setting the Date and Time The Configure Device menu is displayed. Figure 2.3 Configure Device Menu Select Set Date/Time. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide...
  • Page 13 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The Set Date/Time screen is displayed showing the current device settings. Figure 2.4 Set Date/Time Screen Use the drop-down arrow at the right of each field to change the Year, Month, and/or Day as needed. Follow the same procedure to change the Hour and Minutes to match the current time.

  • Page 14: Entering Proxy Settings (If Required)

    - Entering Proxy Settings (If Required) Entering Proxy Settings (If Required) If your local network is configured using a proxy server, you will need to enter in- ® formation to tell PRO-LINK Ultra how to communicate with it. NOTE: If your local network is not configured using a proxy server, you do not need to enter these settings.
  • Page 15 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The Configure Device menu is displayed. Figure 2.6 Configure Device Menu Select Manage Networks. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide...
  • Page 16 - Entering Proxy Settings (If Required) The Manage Networks menu is displayed. Figure 2.7 Manage Networks Menu Select Configure Proxy. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide 13...
  • Page 17 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The Configure Proxy screen is displayed. Figure 2.8 Configure Proxy Screen Touch the Use Proxy Server check box to activate it (a check mark is dis- played in the box). Touch within the Server data entry field. ®...
  • Page 18 - Entering Proxy Settings (If Required) The keyboard is displayed Figure 2.9 Keyboard Use the keyboard to enter the server name. Touch within the Port data entry field, and enter the information. NOTE: The keyboard stays in place for your use. Touch the Requires Authentication check box to activate it if your proxy server requires a password.

  • Page 19: Entering Network Settings For A Wireless Network

    Chapter • Registration and Software Activation Entering Network Settings for a Wireless Network Prior to connecting to your local network using a wireless connection, you will ® need to decide how you are going to set up the IP address for PRO-LINK Ultra.
  • Page 20 - Entering Network Settings for a Wireless Network The Configure Wireless Adapter screen is displayed. Figure 2.11 Configure Wireless Adapter Screen Select Manually. NOTE: You will need to obtain this information (i.e., IP Address, Subnet Mask) from the designated IT person or network administrator for your location. You may also need to enter Gateway and DNS information.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Wireless Network

    Chapter • Registration and Software Activation Touch within the DNS Server data entry field, and enter the information. Touch the Down Arrow on the keyboard to hide the keyboard. Leave the Adapter Enabled check box enabled. Touch Apply. The Manage Networks menu is displayed (Figure 2.10). Selecting a Wireless Network ®...
  • Page 22 - Entering Network Settings for a Wireless Network NOTE: You can also add a wireless network if the network to which you want to connect does not appear in the list. Touch the Add Wireless Network link near the bottom of the screen and follow the prompts. It is recommended that you employ the assistance of the designated IT person or network administrator at your location prior to adding a wireless network.
  • Page 23 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The connection is made and the Wireless Networks screen is displayed again with an indication that you are now connected. Figure 2.14 Wireless Network Screen NOTE:  The green WiFi signal bars at the top of the display indicate that you are connected.

  • Page 24: Entering Network Setting For Ethernet

    - Entering Network Setting for Ethernet Entering Network Setting for Ethernet Prior to connecting to your local network using an Ethernet connection, you will ® need to decide how you are going to set up the IP address for PRO-LINK Ultra.
  • Page 25 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The Admin menu is displayed. Figure 2.15 Admin Menu Select Configure Device. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide...
  • Page 26 - Entering Network Setting for Ethernet The Configure Device menu is displayed. Figure 2.16 Configure Device Menu Select Manage Networks. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide 23...
  • Page 27 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The Manage Networks menu is displayed. Figure 2.17 Manage Networks Menu Select Configure Ethernet Adapter from the Manage Networks screen. NOTE: Depending on how your local network is set up, you may need to enter proxy settings (e.g., Domain, Username, and Password) prior to making an Ethernet connection.
  • Page 28 - Entering Network Setting for Ethernet The Configure Ethernet Adapter screen is displayed. Figure 2.18 Configure Ethernet Adapter Screen The default is Automatically. NOTE: Leave the Adapter enabled check box activated (i.e., with the check mark in the box). Touch Apply to accept the default. ®...
  • Page 29 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The Manage Networks menu is displayed. Figure 2.19 Manage Networks Menu NOTE:  The Ethernet icon at the top of the display indicates that you are connected. Touch the green Back Arrow to go back to the Configure Device menu (Figure 2.16).

  • Page 30: With A Static Ip Address

    - Entering Network Setting for Ethernet With a Static IP Address To connect to the Ethernet network: Insert one end to the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the top of the ® PRO-LINK Ultra. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into your network. Select Admin from the Main menu (Figure 2.1).
  • Page 31 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The Configure Device menu is displayed. Figure 2.21 Configure Device Menu Select Manage Networks. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide...
  • Page 32 - Entering Network Setting for Ethernet The Manage Networks menu is displayed. Figure 2.22 Manage Networks Menu Select Configure Ethernet Adapter from the Manage Networks screen. NOTE: Depending on how your local network is set up, you may need to enter proxy settings (e.g., Domain, Username, and Password) prior to making an Ethernet connection.
  • Page 33 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The Configure Ethernet Adapter screen is displayed. Figure 2.23 Configure Ethernet Adapter Screen Select Manually. NOTE: You will need to obtain this information (i.e., IP Address, Subnet Mask) from the designated IT person or network administrator for your location. Depending on how your local network is configured, you may also need to enter Gateway and DNS Server information.
  • Page 34 - Entering Network Setting for Ethernet The pop-up keyboard is displayed. Figure 2.24 Keyboard Use the keyboard to enter the IP Address. Touch within the next field, and enter the Subnet Mask. Touch within the Gateway data entry field, and enter the information (if required).

  • Page 35: Registering Pro-Link® Ultra

    Chapter • Registration and Software Activation ® Registering PRO-LINK Ultra ® Before you can start using your PRO-LINK Ultra device, you’ll need to register it. If you don’t already have a user account, you’ll need to create one. There are two methods: Registering with Internet access (pg.
  • Page 36 - Registering PRO-LINK® Ultra The Admin menu is displayed. Figure 2.26 Admin Menu Select Configure Device. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide 33...
  • Page 37 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The Configure Device menu is displayed. Figure 2.27 Configure Device Menu Select Register Device. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide...
  • Page 38 - Registering PRO-LINK® Ultra The Login screen is displayed. Figure 2.28 Login Screen NOTE: If you do not have an existing account with a Username and Password, click on the Create new account link, and follow the prompts to create an account.
  • Page 39 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The information is authenticated and the following message is displayed. Figure 2.29 Confirmation Message Touch Yes to register the device. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide...
  • Page 40 - Registering PRO-LINK® Ultra The following screen is displayed. Figure 2.30 Registration Successful Message Touch OK. You are returned to the Configure Device menu (Figure 2.27). Touch the green Back Arrow to go back to the Admin menu (Figure 2.26). You are now ready to activate your software applications.

  • Page 41: Registering Without Internet Access

    Chapter • Registration and Software Activation Registering without Internet Access ® If you do not have Internet access for your PRO-LINK Ultra (i.e., you don’t have an Internet network in your shop), you’ll have to go somewhere (for example, your home or a public library with Internet access) where you can do the following: •...
  • Page 42 - Registering PRO-LINK® Ultra The Create a User Account page is displayed. Figure 2.31 Create a User Account Page Enter the following information: —Name —Company Name —Address 1 —Address 2 —City —State —Postal/ZIP Code —Country —Phone Number —E-mail Address NOTE: Company Name, Address 2, and E-mail Address are optional.
  • Page 43 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation Enter a Password. NOTE: Enter at least six characters for the password. Passwords are case- sensitive. Enter the Password again to confirm it. Click Submit. The Account Creation Complete message is displayed. Figure 2.32 Account Creation Complete Message Click Continue.
  • Page 44 - Registering PRO-LINK® Ultra The Device Registration page is displayed. Figure 2.33 Device Registration Page Click the Register a New Device link below the instructions. ® To register your PRO-LINK Ultra, you will need the following information: —Device Serial Number —Device Product Key NOTE: The serial number and the product key for the device are located on a...

  • Page 45: Activating Your Software Applications

    Chapter • Registration and Software Activation Activating Your Software Applications You use the Activate Applications feature to activate software applications for ® use on the PRO-LINK Ultra. There are two options: ® • Activating an Application Using PRO-LINK Ultra (pg. 42) •...
  • Page 46 - Activating Your Software Applications The Register Application screen is displayed. Figure 2.35 Register Application Screen Touch within the first data entry field. The pop-up keyboard is displayed. Use the keyboard to enter the Product Key for the application you want to register (e.g., Heavy Duty Standard J1939).
  • Page 47 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation ® PRO-LINK Ultra checks the Product Family Website, verifies the Product Key, and automatically downloads the required Activation Code. Figure 2.36 Application Registered Message The Activation Successful screen is displayed. NOTE:  You may, or may not, see the Updates Available icon at the top of the screen.

  • Page 48: Activating An Application Using The Website

    - Activating Your Software Applications Activating an Application Using the Website The following procedure assumes that you have: • Internet access and have previously created a User Account and Password ® • Registered your PRO-LINK Ultra (see Registering PRO-LINK® Ultra on page 32 of this guide) There are two options for copying the Activation Codes: •...
  • Page 49 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation A Product Activation History for the device lists applications by product key, software title, software version, activation code, and activation file. Click the link Add New Software / Product Key at the bottom of the page. Enter the Software Serial Number and the Software Product Key.
  • Page 50 - Activating Your Software Applications The Admin menu is displayed. Figure 2.37 Admin Menu Select Register Applications. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide 47...
  • Page 51 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation ® The PRO-LINK Ultra displays a list of unregistered applications currently on the device. Figure 2.38 Unregistered Applications Screen Touch the application you want to register to highlight it (e.g., Heavy Duty Standard J1939). Touch Register Application.

  • Page 52: Copying Activation Codes Manually

    - Activating Your Software Applications Copying Activation Codes Manually The following procedure assumes that you have already: • Successfully created a User Account and Password ® • Registered your PRO-LINK Ultra It also assumes that you have Internet access. To copy Activation Codes manually: Visit the Product Family website at the following address: prolinkiq.nexiq.com.
  • Page 53 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation The application is added to the device’s Product Activation History, which displays the activation code and the activation file name for each application. Copy the Activation Codes from the website, and retain them for later use. NOTE: The website sends you an e-mail containing the Activation Code.
  • Page 54 - Activating Your Software Applications The Unregistered Applications screen is displayed. Figure 2.40 Unregistered Applications Screen Touch the application you wish to register to highlight it (e.g., Navistar Engine MaxxForce). Touch Register Application. ® PRO-LINK Ultra Registration and Software Activation Guide 51...
  • Page 55 Chapter • Registration and Software Activation ® The PRO-LINK Ultra searches the storage device for activation files. If no ® activation files are found, the PRO-LINK Ultra asks if you want to enter the activation code manually. Figure 2.41 Enter the Activation Code Manually? Touch Yes.
  • Page 56 - Activating Your Software Applications The Register Application screen is displayed. Figure 2.42 Register Application Screen Touch within the first data entry field. The pop-up keyboard is displayed. Use the keyboard to enter the Activation Code (see Step 12 of this proce- dure on page 50).

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