External Interface

An external interface is an interface that is not automatically detected by Progman or is not contained in the subnet of the workshop network, such an interface can be added manually to the list of available interfaces or removed using this function. In order to add an interface the I/P address of the interface must be entered.

Fig 1: Display Interfaces Menu For Entering IP Address

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Example: The dealer has two separate service facilities each with its own network, an external interface can be connected to a vehicle located within one network and accessed by a GT1 or SSS located in the other network in order to Code/Program the vehicle.