Newest HEX-NET VCDS HEX-V2 V2026.03 Diagnostic Cable Intelligent Dual-K plus CAN USB or WiFi Interface
VCDS HEX-NET Cable Overview:
Software Version: V2026.03
Support Language: English, French, German, Chinese, Russian, Italian, Czech, Hungary, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Netherlands, Russia
Vehicle List: For Audi/VW/Skoda/Seat etc
System Requirements: Windows 7 or newer
HEX-NET Features:
1.PC connectivity with VCDS via WiFi or USB
2.Includes VCDS-Mobile bringing VW/Audi diagnostics to devices such as smartphones and tablets. A chart showing the currently supported functions can be found here.
3.Compatible with all diagnostic-capable VW/Audi passenger cars from 1996 to current; K, K+L, dual-K, or CAN.
4.Detachable USB cable. The supplied cable has a proprietary screw locking mechanism, but it can be replaced temporarily with a standard USB-A to USB-B ("printer") cable should it become damaged.
5.Modern 32-bit micro-controller and fully updateable firmware.
6.Three bi-color (red/green) status/activity LEDs
7.As of late 2020, "HN2" HEX-NETs in blue shells support car-side communications via DoIP
8.12 month guarantee against defects in workmanship or materials.
9.Includes an embedded license for VCDS and thus acts as a "dongle" for the software, allowing the software to be used and installed on any compatible PC.
This interface terminates in an OBD-II type connector that plugs right in to most 1995 and newer VW's and 1996 and newer Audis. It is also compatible with many 1990-1995 Audis and 1990-1994 VW's.
Compatibility:
This interface works with all diagnostic-capable VW-Audi Group passenger cars from 1990 through current, except it does NOT fully support the following vehicles:
1.Routan vans -- All years. These are re-badged Chryslers and don't use VW's diagnostic protocols.
2.Some 1991-1994 Audi TDI engines with ECUs that communicate at 240bps.
Computer Requirements:
We recommend at least a 1 GHz dual-core processor with 1 GB of RAM and Windows 7 or newer. Slower computers or Windows 2000, XP, and Vista may work but are not officially supported. Windows 8. 8.1, or 10 on a machine robust enough to support the respective operating system are also fine.
WiFi Requirements:
To use the HEX-NET wirelessly, it needs to communicate via 802.11 b/g at 2.4 GHz. This means that for Access Point mode, the client device with the web browser (laptop computer, tablet, etc.) needs to support 802.11 b/g at 2.4 GHz. To use the HEX-NET in Infrastructure mode, both the client device and the router that is connected to the Internet need to support 802.11 b/g at 2.4 GHz. Specifically, 5 GHz WiFi is not supported nor are channels 12 and 13 supported.
Software:
The HEX-NET should be used with the latest version of our VCDS software. The HEX-NET does not have the ability to emulate a dumb serial pass-through interface and thus unlikely to be compatible with any software other than VCDS.
Driver Installation:
The HEX-NET enumerates as an HID device and does not require a special driver. However, there are some HID power management quirks in 8.1 and newer fixed by installing a device-specific "driver" (actually just an INF file) supplied with the VCDS installer.
When used with VCDS on a PC via WiFi, Windows Firewall may ask you to allow traffic from VCDS. If this happens, you should allow it. There is also an "Open Windows Firewall for HEX-NET via WiFi" option in the VCDS-Installer that can and should be selected to pre-allow the connection.
Notice: if you would like to the newest software version V2026.03, please download from official website.
https://www.ross-tech.com/vcds/download/current.php
The Current version is:
Release 26.3.0
Data Version 20260320 / DS375.1
Universal Installer
for all HEX, KEY, KII and MicroCAN series interfaces
and Windows 7 or newer.
Digitally signed self-installing .EXE file ~85 MB
Package includes:
1pc x HEX-NET VCDS HEX Interface
Different versions:
