Mercedes-Benz

Setting up Wi-Fi

Requirements

The device to be connected supports one of the three means of connection described.

Multimedia system:

Switching on Wi-Fi

Select Wi-Fi.

The Wi-Fi is switched on and you can connect the multimedia system with external hotspots.

Switching off Wi-Fi

Select Settings.

Deactivate Wi-Fi.

If Wi-Fi is deactivated, communication via Wi-Fi to all devices is interrupted. This also means that a connection to the communication module cannot be established. Then some functions such as dynamic route guidance 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.

The connection procedure may differ depending on the device. Follow the instructions that are shown in the display. Further information (see the manufacturer's operating instructions).

Select Internet settings.

Select Connect via Wi-Fi.

Select Add hotspot.

Connecting using a security key

Select the options

of the desired Wi-Fi network.

Select Connect using security key.

Have the security key displayed on the device to be connected (see the manufacturer's operating instructions).

Enter this security key on the multimedia system.

Confirm the entry with

All devices support a security key as a means of connection.

Connecting using a WPS PIN

Select the options

of the desired Wi-Fi network.

Select Connect using WPS PIN input.

The multimedia system generates an eight-digit PIN.

Enter this PIN on the device to be connected.

Confirm the entry.

Connecting using a button

Select the options

of the desired Wi-Fi network.

Select Connect via WPS PBC.

Select "Connect via WPS PBC" in the options on the device to be connected (see the manufacturer's operating instructions).

Press the WPS button on the device to be connected.

Select Continue in the multimedia system.

Activating automatic connection

Select Connect via Wi-Fi.

Select the options

of the desired Wi-Fi network.

Activate Permanent Internet connection.

Connecting with a known Wi-Fi

Select Connect via Wi-Fi.

Select a Wi-Fi network.

The connection is established again.