# Installation Manual for Mercedes Xentry

Mercedes Xentry remains the official analysis system for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This guide covers installation procedures for current diagnostic packages.

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## Software Version Comparison https://xentrydownload.store/

### Workshop-Focused Platform

– **Dedicated Interface Mandatory**

– Supported Models: W167/W206/W223 chassis

– **Capabilities**:

– Full ECU programming

– WIS/ASRA integration

### J2534-Enabled Version

– **Hardware Flexibility**: Autel J2534

– Vehicle Coverage: Euro 5/6 certified vehicles

– **Restrictions**:

– No DTS Monaco integration

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## System Requirements

### Mandatory Specifications

| **Component** | **Openshell** | **Passthru** |

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| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows Server 2019 |

| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO | Xeon E3-1220 v5 |

| RAM | 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 |

| Storage | 1TB SATA SSD | 256GB SSD |

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## Software Acquisition Methods

### Official Channels

1. **Daimler RetailFactory**:

– Requires valid StartKey [11][12]

– Download Links:

– EWANAPI integration guides [3]

– OpenWebStart 1.6.0 [7]

2. **XENTRY Shop**:

– Purchase diagnosis time credits [11]

– Obtain HW ID-specific StartKeys

### Alternative Providers

– **OBD2Tech**:

– Offline activation tools [1][9]

– Passthru EU 23.12.3 with blacklist fixes [6][8]

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## Installation Process

### Openshell XDOS Workflow

1. Configure firewall exceptions

2. Mount ISO image [1]

3. Run Setup.exe

4. Configure RIAD cache

5. Apply Xentry-gadget fix [8]:

– Username: **xentry**

– Password: **123456**

### Passthru EU Configuration

1. Install Diagnostic Framework [11]

2. Connect PassThru interface

3. Retrieve HW ID

4. Upload StartKey

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## Common Issues

### Connection Failures

– Reinstall OpenWebStart [7]

– Update interface drivers

### Security Warnings

1. Disable Java security

2. Import Mercedes CA certificates

### Persistent Login

– Block MB servers in hosts file [8]

– Use Offline_modus.exe with: