Keith Browning Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 The highly anticipated wireless VCM module has finally been released. Who's buying one? $350.00 USD! Has anyone tried plugging in a wireless card from their laptop? If there is nothing special about this card then I don't see why one wouldn't work. I attached the flyer for those who don't have access to the Ford site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I will most llikely buy one and I have tried plugging one in. It didn't even light up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I just called Rotunda, it is not in stock with no release date available, and it's $405 for us retail bastards that don't work for Ford. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif "We'll call you when it becomes available." Yea, right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I phoned Rotunda right after my last post and I just ordered mine this morning for $370.00 Canadian, EH! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/poke.gif They figure they will be in stock around X-Mas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted December 17, 2007 Author Share Posted December 17, 2007 They figure they will be in stock around X-Mas. Great. So why announce it now before they are available? I can see this being like the VCM backorder scenario too. Sell a few hundred then it will be a year or more before we can get more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 So true. That's why I jumped on it now before they are all sold out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_E Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I just called and they told me they can only place a back order if it's being billed to the dealership p&a code. Since I own my own ids and will be paying with plastic, they just took my contact info and SAY that they will give me a call when some are available. Why do I feel like I'm being swept under the rug? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banghead.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Anything i order through Rotunda, I just order through the dealership P&A code. Then they just bill it to my acount internally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_E Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Hmmm, I'll have to have a chat with the boss and check in to that /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/poke.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_E Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Actually, Rotunda just called me back and said they're available now /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif and let me order one with my credit card. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rockon.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Actually, Rotunda just called me back and said they're available now /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif and let me order one with my credit card. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rockon.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cheers.gif Ditto here. They called and I ordered. Why am I surprised? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/surprise.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/scratchhead.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shrug.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_E Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 It showed up today /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rockon.gif and was waiting on my front step. It's a nice little package which comes with the wireless card, software cd, new clear plastic vcm cover, and instructions. It looks pretty idiot proof too. I can't wait to bring my vcm home tomorrow and get this thing working. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbup.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 It showed up today /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rockon.gif and was waiting on my front step. It's a nice little package which comes with the wireless card, software cd, new clear plastic vcm cover, and instructions. It looks pretty idiot proof too. I can't wait to bring my vcm home tomorrow and get this thing working. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbup.gif Yea, well, don't hold your breath. I got mine today, too, and have been fupping around with it for the last two hours. Installed the stuff per instructions, and not only did it not work, it corrupted my wireless network so my internet wouldn't work either. 30 minutes with tech support on the phone going through stuff, they ran out of ideas and said they'd call me back. Yea, right. I just got my internet working again a few minutes ago. I know another buddy who tried installing his last night and couldn't get it to work, either. I hope your PC networking skills are better than mine, 'cause it's gonna be a fun one. If it's idiot proof, than I'm one hell of an idiot. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shrug.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_E Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Quote: If it's idiot proof, than I'm one hell of an idiot. Ughhhh, thats not what I wanted to hear. You're definitely no idiot Bruce. I guess looks are deceiving, so don't be too hard on yourself. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/notworthy.gif I guess that we really shouldn't be surprised if making these work ends up being huge pain in the ass. After all, it's from the same company that brought us that wonderful WDS. Remember doing a 10% reghost on those every couple weeks? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banghead.gifNow I think I'll backup my hard drive before I even start this ordeal just incase I need to revert to what I know works. It should be a real joy making it work with my internet security program too now that I think about it. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/crybaby2.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 What's the problem? It's a simple ad-hoc network connection! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Amacker Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 What's the problem? It's a simple ad-hoc network connection! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smirk.gif Then get your %$#&! ass over here and make it work, then, smart guy! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif The PC shows an icon that has connection, and packets sent and received for both of my networks (VCM and internet). I named the VCM network "red" 'cause it makes you choose a color, but my Teradyne manager sometimes shows a network called "black", so I tried renaming the VCM black, but it still won't connect. I also found out I can only hook to one network at a time- it's either my internet, or the VCM. That's gonna make download style calibration updates interesting..... It does still connect with the USB cable. It's interesting in their help files, every other sentence is "you may have to hook up the USB cable". Ugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Quote: Then get your %$#&! ass over here and make it work, then, smart guy! Be careful Bruce this maybe one of Keiths bad words on "THE LIST" and if not he may add it to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Of those of you who have set up their wireless VCM, who has used BOTH ad-hoc and infrastructure connections and which WORKS better as far as the basic use of the tool? Forget about connecting to the Internet, just using the tool and having a solid/reliable connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_E Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 AdHoc is far better in my opinion. This way, you don't lose communication when going on a pid monitor road test. Infrastructure mode requires you to be within a certain distance of the dealerships wireless router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autoworker Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 have one in the shop marry it to the lap to works great you have to be real close to your wirless router if you want to set it up to the net .i like it better to the lap top ,cause if you go in the parking lot it will still work ,will take some time for the rest of you to adapt but you got the time right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted April 4, 2008 Share Posted April 4, 2008 I can't keep my eyes off your avatar there Terrence. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 +1 on the Avatar!!! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbup.gif Very cool!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony302600 Posted April 7, 2008 Share Posted April 7, 2008 +1 avatar, i forgot what we this topic is about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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