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How to Install ELM327 WIFI OBD Scanner on Windows
Posted by Alex E. on 02 October 2014 06:27 PM
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This guide explains how to connect ELM327 WIFI scanner to Windows. (For Android/iOS, click here.)

 

Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10+:

  1. Plug ELM327 WIFI Scanner into vehicle's OBD2 port. (Port is usually found on the driver side dashboard under the steering wheel.)
  2. Turn ON ignition. (This is one step before engine is powered.)
  3. Inside Windows WIFI manager — connect to Wi-Fi signal with name similar to these examples: WIFI ELM327, WiFiOBD, OBDDevice, V-Link.

    NOTE: It can take up to 30 seconds for WIFI signal to show.

    Password to connect to WIFI: 12345678



  4. Launch your OBD Software. (We recommend TOAD software which is 100% compatible with WIFI.)
  5. Go to software Settings and configure it to look for WIFI. (It's usually set to USB or Bluetooth).
  6. Configure WIFI IP Address to 192.168.0.11 (or 192.168.0.10) and Port to 35000. (Or number that sellers/manufacturers page has stated. Check their website where you bought your WIFI ELM327.)
  7. Software should now successfully connect to your vehicle.

 

Windows XP:

  1. Plug ELM327 WIFI Scanner into vehicle's OBD2 port. (Port is usually found on the driver side dashboard under the steering wheel.)
  2. Turn ON ignition. (This is one step before engine is powered.)
  3. Inside Windows WIFI manager — connect to Wi-Fi signal with name similar to these examples: WIFI ELM327, WiFiOBD, OBDDevice, V-Link.

    NOTE: It can take up to 30 seconds to WIFI signal to show.

    Password to connect to WIFI: 12345678



  4. Once you've connected, right-click on the WIFI signal and click "Status". The following window will appear:

    elm327 wifi windows

  5. Click on "Properties".

    elm327 wifi windows

     

    Change the connection's TCP/IP setting by entering a static IP address.

    Set the IP as:
    192.168.0.11

    And the subnet mask as:
    255.255.255.0

    elm327 wifi obd

    The new settings are complete. Close all windows and go to next step below...

  6. Launch your OBD Software. (We recommend TOAD software which is 100% compatible with WIFI.)
  7. Go to software Settings and configure it to look for WIFI. (It's usually set to USB or Bluetooth).
  8. Configure WIFI IP Address to 192.168.0.11 (or 192.168.0.10) and Port to 35000. (Or number that sellers/manufacturers page has stated. Check their website where you bought your WIFI ELM327.)
  9. Software should now successfully connect to your vehicle.

 

 

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