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OBDLink MX wifi connection issues

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:32 am
by naddis01
So I have an OBDLink MX (red wifi version) and I'm running windows 11. I haven't used Forscan for a while and have changed computers since I used it last. Anyway, I have a quick job to do for a mate but I can't get Forscan to connect. It comes up with "No adapter found". I believe I need to download a driver for the dongle on this computer however it appears that this dongle is no longer supported. I downloaded what I thought was the correct driver but this still didn't help.

Any ideas on what I can do to get it to connect? The old computer is not an option.

Re: OBDLink MX wifi connection issues

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:33 am
by saeb
No Drivers are needed. You will need to connect to the adaptor like you would any other wifi access point. Password is on the back.

From there make sure your Forscan settings are correct for wifi.

Re: OBDLink MX wifi connection issues

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 10:57 am
by naddis01
I can get my computer to make a wifi connection to the adaptor but when I go to connect to the vehicle within Forscan, it says no adaptor found. Are there settings within Forscan that I need to change?

Re: OBDLink MX wifi connection issues

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 11:02 am
by saeb

Re: OBDLink MX wifi connection issues

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 5:09 pm
by naddis01
This is what I have...

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Re: OBDLink MX wifi connection issues

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 7:04 pm
by NathanSA
A good start is to set "Connection type" to WiFi.
With my Bluetooth adapter I have Auto connect deselected as I prefer to initiate a connection.

You haven't said if the IP address is the one of your adapter - check that is correct.

If this doesn't work then searching the Forscan forum often results in helpful info from people who have had similar issues

Re: OBDLink MX wifi connection issues

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:25 pm
by naddis01
This is probably a stupid question but how do I find the IP address?

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Re: OBDLink MX wifi connection issues

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 8:41 pm
by saeb
The chance of it being different from the default in the adaptor and Forscan is close to zero.

If you still cannot connect with Forscan to the vehicle when set to wifi and then actually connected to the adaptor hotspot then it may well be a Windows 11 issue.

Re: OBDLink MX wifi connection issues

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:03 pm
by NathanSA
Have you tried to reset the unit?
https://www.obdlink.com/mxwf/troubleshooting-guide/

Also check if there may be a firmware update for it.