How to Activate Xentry: A Comprehensive Guide for Cars and Trucks (2024)

Mercedes-Benz Xentry is a powerful diagnostic software suite essential for servicing and repairing Mercedes-Benz vehicles. With the 2024 update, Mercedes has streamlined its diagnostic approach, offering separate Xentry software versions for cars and trucks. This guide, tailored for automotive technicians and enthusiasts, provides a detailed, step-by-step walkthrough on How To Activate Xentry software version 2024.06 for cars and 2024.07 for trucks. Whether you are using a Super MB Pro M6+ or an SD Connect C4 DoIP multiplexer, this article will ensure a smooth and successful activation process, allowing you to leverage the full capabilities of your diagnostic tools.

Part 1: Activating 2024.06 Xentry for Cars

This section will guide you through the activation process for the 2024.06 version of Xentry designed for Mercedes-Benz cars. This activation also covers related software including WIS/EPC, Vediamo, and DTS Monaco.

1. WIS/EPC Activation

WIS (Workshop Information System) and EPC (Electronic Parts Catalogue) are invaluable resources for repair information and parts identification. Here’s how to activate them:

1. Launch WIS/EPC: Open the “WIS-EPC” application.

2. Login: Enter the username “admin” and password “12345”.

3. Access Authorization Settings: Click on “Server” in the menu, then select “Edit the access authorization”.

4. LAN-ID Check: Verify if your LAN-ID is displayed. If you see “Unknown LAN-ID”, it indicates a driver conflict, typically with network adapter drivers.

5. Driver Uninstallation (If Necessary): To resolve the “Unknown LAN-ID” issue, uninstall network adapter drivers. Start by uninstalling drivers related to network adapters, as shown in the example. If the LAN-ID is still not visible, you may need to uninstall all network adapter drivers temporarily.

6. Troubleshooting LAN-ID Issues: If uninstalling drivers doesn’t work, consider reinstalling your operating system or trying a different laptop to rule out hardware or system conflicts.

7. Obtain StartKey: Once the LAN-ID is visible, send this LAN-ID to your software provider. They will generate WIS and EPC StartKeys based on your LAN-ID.

8. Enter StartKeys: Paste the provided StartKeys into the corresponding fields within the authorization window to activate WIS and EPC.

9. Reinstall Network Drivers (Optional): After successful WIS/EPC activation, you can reinstall the network adapter drivers you uninstalled earlier by clicking the designated icon, if available within the software interface.

2. Xentry Activation for Cars

Activating the core Xentry diagnostic software for cars involves using the ConfigAssist tool and license file manipulation.

1. Open ConfigAssist: Navigate to System -> Mercedes-Benz -> ConfigAssist. If ConfigAssist doesn’t start automatically, you may need to manually start the service.

2. Set ConfigAssist Service to Automatic (If Needed): Go to Service and Applications -> Services -> Mercedes-Benz ConfigAssist. Change the “Startup type” to “Automatic” and click “Apply”. Then, start the ConfigAssist service.

3. Select Device Type: In ConfigAssist, choose “XENTRY Diagnosis VCI” as your device type.

4. Obtain Hardware ID for StartKey: Click the “log” icon within ConfigAssist. This will display your Hardware ID. Copy this Hardware ID and send it to your software provider to generate a StartKey for ConfigAssist.

5. Enter StartKey in ConfigAssist: Once you receive the StartKey, manually paste it into ConfigAssist and install it. A successful installation message will appear.

6. License File Modification: Navigate to the “2024.6CARS/ProgramData/LicDir” folder.

7. Copy and Rename License File: Locate the “lic_key_2.dat” file, copy it, and paste the copy into the same folder. Rename the copied file to “lick_key_2.x4711”.

8. Set File to Read-Only: Right-click on the newly renamed “lick_key_2.x4711” file, go to “Properties”, and check the “Read-only” attribute. Click “Apply” and “OK”.

9. Launch XENTRY Diagnosis: Run the “XENTRY Diagnosis” software from your desktop.

10. Obtain Hardware ID for Registration Key: The XENTRY Diagnosis software will launch. Copy the displayed Hardware ID and send it to your software provider to receive your registration key.

11. Enter Registration Key: Paste the received registration key into the designated area within the XENTRY Diagnosis software to complete the activation.

12. Login to XENTRY: Log in to XENTRY using your provided username and password. Default credentials might be “xentry” for both username and password. If you encounter issues with default logins, refer to troubleshooting guides for blacklist solutions.

    Note: For issues with default login accounts, consult resources like “2024.06 Xentry Offline Login Account Blacklist Solution”.

3. DTS Monaco Activation

DTS Monaco is a powerful engineering tool for diagnostics and ECU programming.

1. Run DTS Monaco: Launch DTS 8.16 from your desktop.

2. Obtain Hardware ID: The software will prompt for activation and display a Hardware ID. Send this Hardware ID to your software provider.

3. Receive and Apply Activation Key: Your provider will generate an activation key. Enter this key into DTS Monaco to activate the software.

   Note: Activation and database support for DTS Monaco version 9.02 and later may be limited or unavailable.

4. Vediamo Activation

Vediamo is another engineering software used for deeper diagnostics and module programming.

1. Run Vediamo: Launch Vediamo 5 from your desktop.

2. Obtain Hardware ID: Vediamo will display a Hardware ID for activation. Send this ID to your software provider.

3. Receive and Apply Activation Key: Obtain the activation key from your provider and enter it into Vediamo to complete the activation process.

Part 2: Activating 2024.07 Xentry for Trucks

The process to activate Xentry for Mercedes-Benz trucks (version 2024.07) is similar to the car version but uses a dedicated truck ConfigAssist.

1. Open Daimler Truck ConfigAssist: Navigate to System, then select Daimler Truck -> ConfigAssist.

2. Access StartKey Request: Press the lock icon within the Truck ConfigAssist interface to initiate the StartKey request process.

3. Obtain Hardware ID for StartKey: Copy the displayed Hardware ID and send it to your software provider to generate a StartKey for Truck ConfigAssist.

4. Enter StartKey in Truck ConfigAssist: Manually input the received StartKey into Truck ConfigAssist and install it. A confirmation message indicates successful StartKey installation.

5. License File Modification for Trucks: Navigate to the “2024.07TRUCK/ProgramData/LicDir” folder.

6. Copy and Rename License File (Trucks): Locate “lic_key_2.dat”, copy and paste it in the same folder, then rename the copy to “lic_key_2.x4711”.

7. Set Truck License File to Read-Only: Set the “lic_key_2.x4711” file to “Read-only” following the same steps as for the car version.

8. Run C4_VCI switch.exe: Execute “C4_VCI switch.exe” and select “C4 device” as your interface.

9. Launch Diagnostics Truck Software: Run the “Diagnostics Truck” software from your desktop.

10. Run AfterStartKey.exe: Execute “AfterStartKey.exe” as administrator. This step is crucial and must be performed after successfully configuring the STARTKey in ConfigAssist.

11. Relaunch Diagnostics Truck Software: Run the “Diagnostics Truck” software again from the desktop.

12. Obtain Hardware ID for Registration Key (Trucks): Copy the Hardware ID displayed in the Diagnostics Truck software and send it to your software provider.

13. Enter Registration Key (Trucks): Paste the received registration key into the software to activate Xentry for trucks.

14. Login to Xentry Truck: Log in to Xentry Truck using the username “truck88” and password “123456”.

15. Xentry for Trucks is Activated: Your Xentry truck software is now activated and ready for use.

By following these detailed steps, you can successfully activate your 2024.06 Xentry for cars and 2024.07 Xentry for trucks, ensuring you have the diagnostic capabilities needed for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

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