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Should I order
the
Cabled or Wireless
Universal Reprogrammer II? |
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Do I go cabled,
or wireless? As with anything, there are
benefits and drawbacks to both methods.
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Cabled USB Connection |
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With
the Cabled Model the Universal Reprogrammer II is plugged into
both the USB port of the PC and the diagnostic connector
of the vehicle. |
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Benefits |
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Less expensive
than Wireless Connection |
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Potential Drawback |
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Cable length -
The vehicle to be reflashed must be parked
where it can be reached by the cables that
gets attached between the PC and the
vehicle's diagnostic connector.
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Wireless 802 11 b/g Connection |
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With
the Wireless Model the Universal Reprogrammer II is plugged into
the diagnostic connector of the vehicle and then communicates wirelessly
with the PC. It can also be used as a Cabled Connection,
if desired. |
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Benefits |
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Mobility and freedom to be productive from any location throughout the shop
since
using
this device eliminates the need for cables
between the vehicle and the PC.
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Work comfortably inside -- leave bad weather
outside
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Allows technician
to reflash vehicle without having to go to the vehicle
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Allows high-volume shops to move customers through quickly
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Reduces liability from people tripping on
cables and vehicle body damage caused by
cables between the vehicle and PC
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Convenience of not having to run a cable from each vehicle to the PC
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Allows the
reflashing of a vehicle that will not fit in a bay or is up on a
lift
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Potential Drawbacks |
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Slightly more
expensive than EASE Cabled Universal
Reprogrammer II.
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You will need
to purchase extra wireless accessories if
your PC does not currently have 802.11b/g
wireless capability.
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