Mercedes-Benz C-Class-Saloon 2020 Owner's Manual page 280

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi connection overview
You can use Wi-Fi to establish a connection with
a Wi-Fi network and to access the Internet or
other network devices.
The following connection options are available:
Wi-Fi connection
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The Wi-Fi connection to a Wi-Fi-capable
device, e.g. the customer's mobile phone or
a tablet PC is established.
Multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hotspot
R
Using this function, a tablet PC or notebook
can be connected, for example.
To establish a connection, you can use the fol‐
lowing methods:
WPS PIN
R
The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is
made via a PIN.
WPS PBC
R
The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is
made by pressing a button (push button).
Security key
R
The connection to a secure Wi-Fi network is
made via a security key.
Setting up Wi-Fi
Requirements:
The device to be connected supports one of
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the three means of connection described
( page 277).
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Multimedia system:
System ö Connectivity
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Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi
Switch Wi-Fi on O or off ª.
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If Wi-Fi is deactivated ª, communication via
Wi-Fi to all devices is interrupted. This also
means that a connection to the HERMES
communication module cannot be estab‐
lished. Then functions such as dynamic route
guidance with Live Traffic Information are not
available.
Connecting the multimedia system with a
device via Wi-Fi
This function is not available if a HERMES com‐
munication module is installed.
Internal use only
Multimedia system 277
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 instruc‐
tions that are shown in the display. Further
information (see the manufacturer's operat‐
ing instructions).
Select Internet settings.
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Select Search for Wi-Fi networks.
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Using a security key
Select a Wi-Fi network in the list.
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Have the security key displayed on the device
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to be connected (see the manufacturer's
operating instructions).
Enter this security key on the multimedia sys‐
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tem.
Confirm the entry with ¡.
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% All devices support a security key as a
means of connection.