Setting up a Wi-Fi hotspot
Configuring the multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hotspot
The availability of this function is dependent on the country.
The type of connection established depends on the device to be connected. The function must be supported by the multimedia system and by the device to be connected. The type of connection established must be selected on the multimedia system and on the device to be connected.
Highlight Connect device to vehicle hotspot.
Generating a WPS PIN
Select
Connect using WPS PIN generation.
Enter the PIN shown in the media display on the device to be connected and confirm.
Connecting using a WPS PIN
Select
Connect using WPS PIN input.
Enter the PIN that is shown on the external device's display on the multimedia system.
Connecting using a button
Select
Connect via WPS PBC.
Press the WPS button on the device to be connected or select Connect.
Select Continue in the multimedia system.
Connecting using a security key
Select Connect device to vehicle hotspot.
A security key is displayed.
Select the vehicle from the device to be connected. The vehicle is displayed with the SSID MB Hotspot XXXXX.
Enter the security key which is shown in the media display on the device to be connected.
Connecting using NFC
Select Establish a connection via NFC.
Activate NFC on the mobile device (see the manufacturer's operating instructions).
Bring the mobile device into the NFC area of the vehicle
More.
Select Done.
The mobile device is now connected to the multimedia system hotspot via NFC.
Generating a new security key:
Select Generate security key.
A connection will be established with the newly created security key.
To save a security key:
select
Save.
When a new security key is saved, all existing Wi-Fi connections are then disconnected. If the Wi-Fi connections are being re-established, the new security key must be entered.