Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi connection overview
You can use Wi-Fi to establish a connection with
a Wi-Fi network and to access the Internet or
other network devices.
The following connection options are available:
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Wi-Fi connection
The Wi-Fi connection is established to a Wi-Fi-
capable device, e.g. to the customer's mobile
phone or tablet PC.
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Multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hotspot
Using this function, a tablet PC or notebook
can be connected, for example.
To establish a connection, you can use the follow‐
ing methods:
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WPS PIN
The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is
made via a PIN.
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WPS PBC
The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is
made by pressing a button (push button).
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Security key
The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is
made via a security key.
Setting up Wi-Fi
Requirements:
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The device to be connected supports one of
the three means of connection described.
Multimedia system:
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Settings
.
System
(Sys‐
tem)
.
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi
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Switch
Wi-Fi
on or off.
If
Wi-Fi
is deactivated, communication via Wi-
Fi to all devices is interrupted. This also
means that a connection to the communica‐
tion module cannot be established. Then
some functions such as dynamic route guid‐
ance with Live Traffic Information are not
available.
Connecting the multimedia system with a
new device via Wi-Fi
This function is available if a communication
module is not installed.
The type of connection established must be
selected on the multimedia system and on the
device to be connected.
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The connection procedure may differ depend‐
ing on the device. Follow the instructions that
are shown in the display. Further information
(see the manufacturer's operating instruc‐
tions).
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Select
Internet settings
.
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Select
Connect via Wi-Fi
.
#
Select
Add hotspot
.
Connecting using a security key
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Select the options
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of the desired Wi-Fi
network.
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Select
Connect using security key
.
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Have the security key displayed on the device
to be connected (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions).
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Enter this security key on the multimedia sys‐
tem.
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Confirm the entry with
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.
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All devices support a security key as a means
of connection.
Connecting using a WPS PIN
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Select the options
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of the desired Wi-Fi
network.
#
Select
Connect using WPS PIN input
.
The multimedia system generates an eight-
digit PIN.
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Enter this PIN on the device to be connected.
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Confirm the entry.
Connecting using a button
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Select the options
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of the desired Wi-Fi
network.
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Select
Connect via WPS PBC
.
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Select "Connect via WPS PBC" in the options
on the device to be connected (see the manu‐
facturer's operating instructions).
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Press the WPS button on the device to be
connected.
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Select
Continue
in the multimedia system.
Activating automatic connection
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Select
Connect via Wi-Fi
.
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Select the options
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of the desired Wi-Fi
network.
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Activate
Permanent Internet connection
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