You can use your MMI system as a Wi-Fi hotspot for connecting to the Internet on up to eight Wi-Fi devices. While you are driving, small, light Wi-Fi devices that are not permanently attached to the vehicle must only be operated from the rear seats.
Select: TEL button > control button Settings > WLAN settings.
You can access the following settings in the WLAN settings menu:
WLAN active
The Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated when the vehicle leaves the factory. Your Wi-Fi hotspot must be activated and visible for a connection between your vehicle and your Wi-Fi device to be established.
- off: To deactivate the MMI system's Wi-Fi hotspot. It will not be possible to establish an Internet connection.
- visible: To activate the MMI system's Wi-Fi hotspot and use it to establish an Internet connection.
- invisible: To keep the MMI system's Wi-Fi hotspot active, but to make it invisible for other devices. It will not be possible to connect new Wi-Fi devices.
The Wi-Fi connection between your vehicle and the Wi-Fi device (laptop or mobile phone) is encrypted. Before a connection can be established, you must enter the following data when setting up your Wi-Fi device. The data can be edited as required.
- Access point (SSID): Name of the Wi-Fi network.
- Encryption type: WEP, WPA or WPA2.
- Password: Depending on the encryption type, a password is generated in the MMI system to encrypt the Wi-Fi connection. This password can be changed. Please select a secure password. When using the encryption type WEP the password must be exactly 13 characters long. With encryption type WPA or WPA2 the password must be at least 8 characters (max. 63 characters) long.
- Use settings: To copy the new settings into the MMI system. You will subsequently need to update your mobile Wi-Fi device with these changes.
WARNING!
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hotspot to distract you from watching the traffic – this can cause an accident.
- Laptop computers and similar devices can only be operated safely when the vehicle is stationary because of their weight; any loose objects can be catapulted through the vehicle in an accident and cause serious injuries. Always make sure that such devices are securely stowed while you are driving.
- Do not use Wi-Fi devices from the front seats in the areas around the airbags while the vehicle is being driven. Please also observe the safety warnings in the chapter "Airbag system" under "Important safety notes on the front airbag system" in the separate Owner's Manual for your vehicle.
Caution!
Please note that it is your responsibility to take precautions regarding data protection, anti-virus protection and protection against loss of data on mobile devices used to connect to the Internet via the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Note
- Depending on the Telephone mode selected, there might be restrictions when using a Wi-Fi connection. Select the setting Data services optimised from the Telephone mode menu
Link if you would like to use the system predominantly for data services. - In vehicles without Audi connect*, the Wi-Fi hotspot can only be used for the Wi-Fi audio player*. A data connection to the Internet cannot be established.
- You might require a separate mobile phone contract with extra costs before you can use the Wi-Fi hotspot. For more information, contact your service provider.
- Depending on your mobile phone tariff, you may be charged for receiving data packets online via the Wi-Fi hotspot, especially if you are using the system abroad. We strongly recommend that you use a data flat rate. For more information, contact your service provider.
- For more information on Audi connect services, visit www.audi.com/connect or ask an Audi dealer.