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Wi-Fi
Functionality
Wi-Fi can be used to connect to the Internet, to
playback audio files in the Media menu or for operat-
ing the Infotainment system using an application in
the connected device (e.g. ŠKODA Media Com-
mand).
The Infotainment hotspot can connect up to 8 mo-
bile devices. At the same time, the Infotainment can
be connected to another hotspot.
Overview of available hotspots
Display available hotspots
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Tap
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi:.
Previously connected hotspots
A
Available hotspots
B
Updating the list of available hotspots
C
Currently connected hotspot
Delete information about the hotspot connection
Wi-Fi signal strength of the hotspot
The Wi-Fi signal from the hotspot is not available
Function restriction
The Infotainment system can only be connected to a
hotspot with WPA2 access protection.
Settings
Connect a mobile device to the Infotainment hot-
spot
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Turn on the ignition.
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Turn on the Infotainment's Wi-Fi hotspot in the
menu item
Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Mobile Hotspot.
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Turn on the Wi-Fi on the mobile device.
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In the list of available Wi-Fi devices, look for Info-
tainment Wi-Fi.
The name of the Infotainment hotspot refers to
the menu item
Settings (Wi-Fi) SSID:.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Hotspot
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Select the Infotainment hotspot and enter the re-
quired password.
The password for connecting to the Infotainment
hotspot is taken from the menu item
Fi Mobile Hotspot Hotspot Settings (Wi-Fi) Network key:
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Confirm the connection.
Connect Infotainment to the mobile device hot-
spot
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Turn on the ignition.
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Turn on the Infotainment's Wi-Fi unit in the menu
item
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi.
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Select the desired hotspot in the list of available
hotspots.
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Enter the password for connecting to mobile devi-
ces.
Infotainment stores passwords for previously
connected hotspots.
Security level of the Infotainment hotspot
The security level is factory-set at WPA2 and cannot
be changed.
Change the name of the Infotainment hotspot
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Tap
Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Hotspot Settings (Wi-Fi)
SSID:.
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Enter the name and confirm.
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Tap Save.
Change password for connection to Infotainment
hotspot
The password must be a minimum of 8 and a maxi-
mum of 63 characters.
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Tap
Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot Hotspot Settings (Wi-Fi)
Network key:.
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Enter the password and confirm.
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Tap Save.
Manual connection of Infotainment to the mobile
device hotspot
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Set the hotspot backup of the mobile device to
WPA2.
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Turn on the ignition.
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Turn on the Infotainment's Wi-Fi unit in the menu
item
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi.
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Tap Manual settings.
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Enter the name of the hotspot to connect to and
the access password.
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Tap Connect.
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Wait for the connection to be established and, if
necessary, confirm the respective messages.
Tips for a perfect connection
Keep only the hotspot to be connected switched
▶
on and switch off the other hotspots.
Delete unused hotspots. This shortens the time re-
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quired to establish a connection.
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