Mercedes-Benz EQB 2023 Owner's Manual page 394

392 MBUX multimedia system
When Wi-Fi is switched on, you can connect the
multimedia system with external hotspots or make
it available as a hotspot for external devices.
When Wi-Fi is switched off, it is not possible to
establish a hotspot connection.
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The availability of the function is dependent
on the country.
▌Using the multimedia system as a WLAN hot-
spot
Requirements
The device to be connected supports at least
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one of the types of connection described.
The connection types shown depend on the
device to be connected. The function must be
supported by the multimedia system and by
the device to be connected. The type of con-
nection must be selected on the multimedia
system and on the device to be connected.
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The data volume of the vehicle or an already
connected tethering device is used for the
data connection.
Vehicle data volumes: depending on the vehi-
cle equipment, you can purchase a data pack-
age directly from a mobile phone network pro-
vider via the Mercedes me Store. To be able
to use the data package, you conclude a sep-
arate contract with a mobile phone network
provider via the Mercedes me Store, which
can be terminated at any time and for which
there are no costs. This contract is a prereq-
uisite for using the services from the previ-
ously purchased package. The availability of
this option is dependent on the country.
If the data package option is not available or
can be upgraded, you can purchase data vol-
ume directly from the mobile phone network
provider for a fee.
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Some functions may first need to be activated
on the device being connected. More detailed
information can be found in the manufactur-
er's operating instructions.
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The use of the vehicle data tariff by external
devices is not available in all countries.
Multimedia system:
© Settings System
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Internet and Bluetooth
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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 the manufactur-
er's operating instructions).
Scan the QR code shown.
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The WLAN connection is established.
Connecting using NFC
Activate NFC on the device to be connected.
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When the NFC symbol is displayed in the
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MBUX hotspot menu, hold the device to be
connected to the NFC interface.
Follow the instructions on the device.
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The WLAN 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.