Any one dare to get a VCDS with HEX-NET Professional USB & WiFi Interface

[LunchboxVRS]

As the title suggest has anyone dared to lash and and buy a VCDS® with HEX-NET® Professional
USB & WiFi Interface. Or the lesser 10 Vin only version

I have the the hex cable but no longer have a pic laptop and have gone Apple all round.
OBD eleven would be a nice Bluetooth option but it's only for android.

Interested to see how it goes wirelessly with a iPad.
Seems it uses the Internet browsers to make changes using VCDS mobile.

[jimmyjamesred]

I got one and went the 10 VIN option. I'm using it on my car and my sisters. I thought 10 VINs would do me ok. RT do sell extra VINs apparently if you get stuck later. I tried using VCDS mobile on my MacBook but ended up running the software via USB in Parallels. I'm a newb to VCDS and just found it easier to use the same interface and the walkthroughs I was following. I'd probably be able to use mobile ok now.

EDIT: There is a table here which details what can be done via VCDS mobile vs what you need the app for: Functions - Ross-Tech Wiki

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[The_Hawk]

I've been tempted to trade up to the WiFi dongle, but honestly it seems like a lot of expense over the USB one for not a lot of gain.

I'm also on a Mac so am running Parallels, up until recently it gave me no issues. For some reason the connection got flakey in one of the releases so I moved to a boot camp install instead where it works perfectly. I've also got a Windows machine flosting about (my daughters) if I get really stuck

[LunchboxVRS]

I'm running a 5k iMac and an iPad Pro. I have kept my old laptop for VCDS but it's on its last legs so I need something more portable.
Unless some one has come up with a lightning to USB plug that works.

[DV52]

Jim: I started my OBD adventure on this forum with a HEX+CAN (seems like a long time ago - but it was only 3 years). I've since upgraded to a HEX-NET (unlimited VIM) and I wouldn't go back! HEX-NET is much faster than my old cable and it's way more versatile when used without the cable! I kept my HEX+CAN is case I wanted to revert back, but it's been sitting in my tool tray unused - the only time I fire-it-up is to update the firmeware. I'm considering selling it - might advertise it on the VWW for-sale thread if I can get over the emotional attachment!!

Don

[IanPGonzaga]

so how much is the extra licenses? because guaranteed i've already stuck my Hex-CAN in more than 10 cars already - and counting

LOL

[DV52]

so how much is the extra licenses? because guaranteed i've already stuck my Hex-CAN in more than 10 cars already - and counting

LOL

Ian: According to the current prices on Ross Tech's webpage, the differential cot between HEX-NET with 10 Vin versus Unlimited VIN is $150 USD.

I suspect that if you purchased a limited VIN HEX-NET initially and then upgraded later, the upgrade price would be (should be?) marginally higher - but I'm not sure of the upgrade price

Don

[Seafarer28]

[QUOTE=DV52;1210570]Jim: I started my OBD adventure on this forum with a HEX+CAN (seems like a long time ago - but it was only 3 years). I've since upgraded to a HEX-NET (unlimited VIM) and I wouldn't go back! HEX-NET is much faster than my old cable and it's way more versatile when used without the cable! I kept my HEX+CAN is case I wanted to revert back, but it's been sitting in my tool tray unused - the only time I fire-it-up is to update the firmeware. I'm considering selling it - might advertise it on the VWW for-sale thread if I can get over the emotional attachment!!

Don[/QUO


Hi Don,

I have a mate who is looking for a second hand HEX-USB+CAN, if you do decide to sell give me a shout.

TonyB

[The_Hawk]

I've since upgraded to a HEX-NET (unlimited VIM) and I wouldn't go back! HEX-NET is much faster than my old cable and it's way more versatile when used without the cable!

Interesting that it's that much faster? How so? Just more responsive? I would have thought that the limiting factor was teh OBD port rather than the adaptor.


I got my HEX-USB+CAN cable back in 2010 (I just looked up the receipt and note the price hasn't changed either) for US$349 + shipping bringing it to a total of US$408.09. The dollar was near parity back then too

Since then it's been plugged into many (many many) different cars from people visiting for little tweaks here and there. I don't think the 10 VIN thing was even an option back then. Honestly, money well spent for what it's done over the years.

[kamold]

I use my cable fairly regularly and really can't complain about speed. If you had a workshop and can't wait the 5mins for an autoscan to finish maybe it's worth the upgrade?
But wireless has it's own issues and in my experience with bt vaspc interfaces (and more generally with other rf radios) there's no substitute for an actual cable when it comes to data transfer.
However I've not ever seen the new product so can't give any direct advice other than to as always applaud rosstech for continuing to invest in their product and support their users worldwide 👏

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