How to set up Wi-Fi in the Launch X431 V 8 inch scan tool

Note: If you don’t need to use Wi-Fi for a while, you can turn it off to conserve

battery life.

Heavy Duty Diagnostic Tools X-431 V has built-in Wi-Fi that can be used to get online. Once you’re online,

you can register your X-431 V, browse the Internet, get apps, send email and

check for software updates.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network
On the home screen, tap Settings > WLAN.
Slide the Wi-Fi switch to ON, X-431 V will start searching for available wireless networks.

Select a wireless network,

– If the chosen network is open, Heavy Duty Diagnostic Tools X-431 V will connect automatically;

– If the selected network is encrypted, a network password will need to be entered.

When “Connected” appears, tap the Enter button to exit and return to the home screen.

Note: When Wi-Fi is not required, this should be disabled to conserve battery Power.

Once it is connected successfully, tap the Wi-Fi network from the list to view its name, link speed, security type, IP address etc.

When this tool is in range, it will connect to the previously linked network Automatically.

Disconnect from a Wi-Fi network
On home screen, tap Settings > WLAN.
Tap the network with a Connected status, then tap “Disconnect”