You can use Wi-Fi to set up a connection to the Internet or to external network devices.
The availability of the function is dependent on the country.
To use the multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hotspot More
The multimedia system serves as Wi-Fi hotspot for mobile communication devices, such as smartphone or tablet PC, for example.
The data volume of the vehicle or an already connected tethering device is used for the data connection.
The data volume can be purchased directly from a mobile phone network provider via the Mercedes me Portal.
The use of the vehicle data tariff by external devices is not available in all countries.
Using a mobile communication device as a Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering)More
An external Wi-Fi hotspot is accessed for the Internet connection of the multimedia system. The data tariff of the mobile communication device via Acquired data package is used for the data connection.
With external Wi-Fi hotspots, which are encrypted via TKIP, online software updates cannot be carried out via the external Wi-Fi hotspot.
QR code
The connection is set up by scanning the QR code shown on the multimedia system.
NFC
The connection is set up by placing the mobile communication device in the NFC interface of the vehicle.
Security key
The connection is established by entering the security key displayed on the multimedia system.