Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
You can use your MMI system as a Wi-Fi hotspot for connecting to the Internet on up to eight Wi-Fi devices. Small, light Wi-Fi devices that are not permanently attached to the vehicle must only be operated from the rear seats while the vehicle is moving.
Important: The ignition must be switched on.
Select: MENU button > Telephone > right control button > Wi-Fi settings.
You can access the following settings in the Wi-Fi settings menu:
Wi-Fi mode
The Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated when the vehicle leaves the factory. Set the Wi-Fi hotspot to hotspot before establishing a connection between your vehicle and your Wi-Fi device.
- hotspot: The MMI s Wi-Fi hotspot is active and visible to other devices. It is possible to connect to new Wi-Fi devices.
- hotspot and client: The MMI s Wi-Fi hotspot is active. An Internet connection to a personal Wi-Fi hotspot (e.g. smartphone) can be established. You can search for your personal hotspot and connect to the MMI using Network search link►.
- off: The MMI s Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated. It will not be possible to establish an Internet connection.
Hotspot settings
The Wi-Fi connection between your vehicle and the Wi-Fi device (laptop or mobile phone) is encrypted. Before a connection can be established, you must enter the following values/settings when setting up your Wi-Fi device (these values can be edited as required):
- Access point (SSID): Name of the Wi-Fi network.
- Password: A random MMI password is set at the factory. This password can be changed. The encryption type WPA2 requires the password to be at least 8 characters long. Please select a secure password.
- Discoverability: To switch the discoverability of your Wi-Fi network on or off.
Network search
A list of the Wi-Fi networks available near you is displayed.
WARNING
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hotspot to distract you from watching the traffic – taking your eyes off the road can cause an accident.
- Laptop computers and similar devices can only be operated safely when the vehicle is stationary because of their weight; any loose objects can be catapulted through the vehicle in an accident and cause serious injuries. Always make sure that such devices are securely stowed while you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front seats in the areas around the airbags while the vehicle is being driven. Please also observe the safety warnings in the "Airbag system" chapter under "Important safety notes on the front airbag system" link►.
CAUTION
Please note that it is your responsibility to take precautions regarding data protection, anti-virus protection and protection against loss of data on mobile devices used to connect to the Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note
- You might require a separate mobile phone contract with extra costs before you can use the Wi-Fi hotspot. For more information, contact your service provider.
- Depending on your mobile phone tariff, you may be charged for receiving data packets online via the Wi-Fi hotspot, especially if you are using the system abroad. We strongly recommend that you use a data flat rate. For more information, contact your service provider.
- For more information on Audi connect (infotainment) services, visit www.audi.com/connect.