Car modem*[1]
The car is equipped with a modem that can be used to connect the car to the Internet. It is also possible to distribute the Internet connection via Wi-Fi.
Internet connection
- Insert your personal SIM card in the holder which is located in the glovebox.
- Press MY CAR, select Settings→Internet settings→Car modem.The car is now connected to the Internet and it is possible to use its Internet functions, see Internet-connected car.
To switch off the Internet connection, press MY CAR, select Settings→Internet settings→Car modem→None.
Note
Data is transferred when using the internet (data traffic), which can have a cost.
Activation of data roaming can result in further charges.
Contact your network operator about the cost for data traffic.
Share Wi-Fi-hotspot
When the car is connected to the Internet via car modem it is possible to distribute the Internet connection (Wi-Fi-hotspot) so that other devices can use the car modem.
The network operator (SIM card) must support distribution of Internet connection (distribution of Internet connection).
Press MY CAR, select Settings→Internet settings→Car Wi-Fi hotspot
Enter the name of the Wi-Fi network (SSID) and enter a password. The name should contain 6-32 characters, and the password 10-63 characters. It is possible to change the name and password later on.
- Activate the car's Wi-Fi hotspot by marking the check box.It is now possible for external devices to connect to the car's Wi-Fi-hotspot.
To deactivate distribution of Internet connection - uncheck the box.
Note
Activation of Wi-Fi-hotspot can result in further charges from your network operator.
Contact your network operator about the cost for data traffic.
Up to 8 devices can be connected to the car's Wi-Fi-hotspot. The number of connected devices is shown by pressing MY CAR, select Settings→Internet settings.
To display the devices that are connected to the car's Wi-Fi-hotspot, press MY CAR, select Settings→Internet settings→Car Wi-Fi hotspot.
Technology and security for the Wi-Fi hotspot
The 2.4GHz frequency is used for allocating the Wi-Fi hotspot. If multiple devices are operating on the frequency at the same time then it can result in impaired performance.
- Frequency - 2.4 GHz.
- Standards - 802.11 b/g/n.
- Security certificate - WPA2-AES-CCMP.
- The antenna for the car's modem is fitted on the car's roof.