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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

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  1. Insert your personal SIM card in the holder which is located in the glovebox.
  2. 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

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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).

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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The number of devices connected to the car's Wi-Fi hotspot.

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.

No or poor Internet connection

See Internet-connected car.

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