Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Owner's Manual page 343

340 MBUX multimedia system
When the Wi-Fi function is switched off, no con‐
nection can be established with the MBUX rear
tablet.
% The data volume can be purchased directly
from a mobile phone network provider via
the Mercedes me Portal.
% The use of the vehicle data tariff by external
devices is not available in all countries.
Using the multimedia system as a Wi-Fi hot‐
spot
Select MBUX hotspot.
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Select one of the following connection
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options.
Connecting using a QR code
Requirement: an app for scanning the QR code is
installed on the device being connected.
Alternatively: the device being connected has an
integrated QR code scanner (see manufacturer's
operating instructions).
Scan the QR code shown.
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The Wi-Fi connection is established.
Connecting using NFC
Activate NFC on the device to be connected.
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When the NFC icon is displayed in the
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hotspot menu, hold the device to be connec‐
ted to the NFC interface.
Follow the instructions on the device.
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The Wi-Fi connection is established.
Connecting using a security key
Select the vehicle from the device to be con‐
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nected. The vehicle is displayed with the
MBUX XXXXX network name.
Enter the security key which is shown in the
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central display on the device to be connec‐
ted.
Confirm the entry.
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Generating a new security key
Select the hotspot name MBUX XXXXX
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MBUX hotspot menu.
Confirm the prompt with Yes.
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A new security key is generated.
A connection will be established with the newly
created security key.
% When a new security key is generated, all
MBUX
existing Wi-Fi connections are then discon‐
nected. If the Wi-Fi connections are being re-
established, the new security key must be
entered.
Using a mobile communication device as a
Wi-Fi hotspot (tethering)
An external Wi-Fi hotspot is accessed for the
Internet connection of the multimedia system.
The data tariff of the mobile communication
device via Acquired package
connection.
% This function is country-dependent.
% With external Wi-Fi hotspots, which are
encrypted via TKIP, online software updates
cannot be carried out via the external Wi-Fi
in the
hotspot.
Select the Connect to the Internet
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the Internet and Bluetooth
is used for the data
option in
menu.