Wi-Fi Hotspot; Wi-Fi Mode; Hotspot Settings; Network Search - Audi TT Coupe 2016 Owner's Manual

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Wi-Fi Hotspot
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
You con use the MMI as a Wi-Fi hotspot to con-
nect up to eight Wi-Fi devices to the Internet.
While driving, restricted use of non-secured,
light, small wireless devices is only possible from
the rear of the vehicle.
Requirement: the ignition must be switched on.
.,. Select:
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MENU
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button > Telephone > right con-
trol button > Wi-Fi settings.
The following settings can be modified in the Wi·
Fi settings menu:
Wi-Fi mode
The MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated at the fac-
tory. Switch the Wi-Fi hotspot to Hotspot before
establishing a connection between your vehicle
and your Wi -Fi device.
- Hotspot: the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is active and
visible to other devices. A connection can be es-
tablished with new wireless devices.
- Hotspot and client: the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is
active. An internet connection to a personal Wi-
Fi hotspot (such as a smartphone) can be estab-
lished. Using Network search
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page 126,
you
can search for your personal hotspot and con-
nect to the MMI.
- Off: the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated. An
Internet connection is not possible.
Hotspot settings
The Wi-Fi connection between your vehicle and
your W i-Fi device (laptop, cell phone) is encrypt-
ed . To establish a connection, you must enter the
following values when setting up your wi reless
device. You can change them if necessary.
- Access point (SSID): name of the Wi-Fi net-
work.
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Password : a random password was set at the
factory for the MMI. The password can be
changed. The WPA2 encryption method re-
quires a password to be at least 8 characters
long. Select a secure password.
- Visible to others: your Wi-Fi network visibility
can be switched on or off.
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Network search*
A list of available Wi-Fi networks in your area is
displayed.
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WARNING
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- As the driver, do not allow usage of the Wi-
Fi hotspot to distract you from driving, as
this could increase the risk of an accident.
- It is only safe to use laptops and similar mo-
bile devices when the vehicle is stationary
because, like all loose objects, they could be
thrown around the inside of the vehicle in a
crash and cause serious injuries. Store these
types of devices securely while driving.
- Do not use any wireless devices on the front
seats within range of the airbags while driv-
ing. Also note the warnings in the "Airbag
System" chapter under "Important Informa-
tion on the Front Airbag System"
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page 192, Front airbags.
@Note
You are responsible for all precautions taken
for data protection, anti-virus protection and
protection against loss of data on mobile de-
vices that are used to access the Internet
through the Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Tips
- A separate, paid mobile subscription may be
needed to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. You can
obtain more information from your cell
phone service provider.
- Being able to receive the data packet from
t he internet via the Wi -Fi hotspot, may re-
sult in add itiona l costs, especially when op-
erating in foreign countries, depending on
your cellular phone plan: the use of a flat
rate data plan is highly recommended! You
can obtain more information from your cell
phone service provider.
-Additional information can be found under
www.audiusa.com/audiconnect