How to configure BMW ICOM Rheingold on ENET cable

BMW mechanic has set up ICOM Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P diagnostic & programming software on other coding cables instead of BWM ICOM A2+B+C WIFI diagnostic emulators. Here is an example on configure BMW ENET (Ethernet to OBD) cable to loaded with Rheingold.

Tool needed:

BMW ENET (Ethernet to OBD) cable for F-series coding

BMW ICOM Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P software HDD

NOTE:

ENET cable with E-sys software is only for BMW F-series coding, but if loaded with BWM Rheingold software, it will do all BMW chassis.

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Configuring ICOM Rheingold on ENET cable:

The configuration is based on Virtual Machine.

1. Open used for connection network adapter properties, then “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” properties, then enter 169.254.1.1 for “IP address” and 255.255.0.0 for “Subnet mask”

2. If VMware is installed, open Virtual Network Editor and disconnect from the host any adapters with Subnet address 169.254.0.0

3. Connect ENET cable with laptop and the other end with vehicle via OBD socket. Turn ignition on with engine off

4. Run BMW ICOM Rheingold ISTA-D ISTA-P software shortcut on start menu, wait until it boots, then press “Settings” icon the top of the program

5. Select “VCI Config” (VCI Configuration) Tab and tick “HO-ICOM/ENET local and ISIS network”, press “OK”

6. Go to “Operations” menu, the “Read Out Vehicle Data” and “Complete Identification”

7. Select your ENET connection from the list and press “Set up connection” button. The software will detect vehicle and process Vehicle Identification procedure.

8. Alternatively you could select “HO-ICOM/ENET direct connection” in “VCI Config” tab and “ENET” mode with empty “IP-Address” field during connection setup.

9. Configuration is done. You can start running the Rheingold software.