Get Data transmission -> Establishing a data connection Guide for Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

The Network settings menu is only visible if a SIM card is in the Infotainment system, if there is an active Bluetooth rSAP connection or if a suitable CarStick is

connected to the Infotainment system.

Function keys in the Network settings menu

Network settings The submenu opens for connection settings with the mobile phone service provider (Mobile network settings menu) from whom the SIM card

was purchased.

Data roaming: Data roaming is deactivated. To use a data connection while out of the country, data roaming must be activated. This may result in additional

charges. For information on roaming fees, contact the mobile phone service provider.

Current connection details : Display of data packets sent and received through the Infotainment system. This display may differ from the mobile phone network

provider data.

Restore factory settings : Restoring the factory settings deletes all previous inputs and settings.

Internet connection : Opens a context menu with the options Do not allow (data connection will not be established), Show disclaimer (data connection will only

be established after the prompt is confirmed) and Always allow (data connection will be established automatically).

Function keys in the Mobile network settings menu

Access point name : Mobile network provider's access point name for the mobile network connection. The name is automatically preset and, if necessary, can

be manually changed according to the respective mobile phone service provider specifications.

User name : User name when accessing the mobile network provider access point. The user name is automatically preset and, if necessary, can be manually

changed according to the respective mobile phone service provider specifications.

Password : Password to connect to the mobile network. The password is automatically preset and, if necessary, can be manually changed according to the

respective mobile phone service provider specifications.

Authentication : Depending on the mobile network provider, authentication (verification of identity) may be necessary. If this is the case, select Secure. If not,

select Normal.

Reset automatic connection settings : Any entries and settings that have been made are reset to the default settings.

Establishing a data connection

Wi-Fi (9.2" version and 8" version)

Wi-Fi in accordance with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n.

2.4 GHz and 5 GHz data transfer.

Two Wi-Fi modes at once:

Tethering (2.4 GHz).

2.4 GHz access point.

Up to eight Wi-Fi devices can be connected at the same time.

Internet connection via Wi-Fi:

Tethering via cell phone.

Hotspot for clients in the vehicle.

Apple CarPlay™ via Wi-Fi.

Android Auto™ via Wi-Fi.

Simpliﬁed pairing process via WPS, NFC or QR code .

Possible data connection types

SIM card in SIM card reader: Suitable SIM card in the SIM card reader. Allow Internet connection must be activated in the Network settings menu. A stable

network connection is only possible with a compatible SIM card.

Bluetooth Profile rSAP: The Infotainment system is connected to a suitable cell phone via the Bluetooth profile rSAP. Allow Internet connection must be

activated in the Network settings menu.

External Wi-Fi device: Use the Wi-Fi hotspot on an external cell phone.

eSIM (embedded SIM):The vehicle has a control module with installed eSIM card (eSIM). In order to use the Wi-Fi hotspot, you need to purchase data plans via

the In-Car Shop or via the online shop of our mobile communications partner.

The types of possible data connections depend on the country and equipment.

Requirements

Network settings

Allow Internet connection is activated in the settings menu.

Integrated data connection is activated.

Or: Data connection

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Wi-Fi initial setup

The Infotainment systems “Composition Media” and “Discover Media” can use two separate Wi-Fi nodes:

The Wi-Fi node of the Infotainment system for using Media Control.

Wi-Fi node of the control module for Internet access that is installed at the factory, depending on the vehicle equipment.

In order to use Media Control and online functions simultaneously, the following requirements must be fulﬁlled:

Your vehicle has been added to your VW Car-Net user account.

You have paid for a data plan for your vehicle.

The Wi-Fi nodes have been connected to each other.

Connecting WiFi nodes

1. Log in to the user account via the VW Car-Net app or the VW Car-Net portal and select the vehicle.

2. Search for the network name (SSID ) and select the network key (password) for the vehicle as follows:

In the portal, under User

Wi-Fi SSID and password.

Wi-Fi SSID & password.

Or: in the app, under User

3. Connect the Infotainment system's Wi-Fi node as a client to the control module's Wi-Fi node. To do this, use the SSID and the network key.

Following these steps allows the Infotainment system to run Media Control while also being connected to the Internet.

For further information or to log into your VW Car-Net user account, go to

Upload and download speeds may be reduced and data transfer between devices connected to the Wi-Fi may be slower than normal for technical reasons.

¹⁾Not available in all vehicle models.

Setting up and deactivating a Wi-Fi hotspot

The Infotainment system can be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot for Internet access on up to four Wi-Fi devices.

To connect to the Internet and, for instance, to be able to use VW Car-Net, a data connection is additionally required, for example via an internal eSIM card, a

CarStick or an external Wi-Fi device. The possible types of data connections depend on the country and the Infotainment system being used.

Determining network information

Requirements

Your vehicle has been added to your VW Car-Net user account.

You have paid for a data plan for your vehicle.

1. Log in to you user account via the VW Car-Net app or the VW Car-Net portal and select the vehicle.

2. Search for the network name (SSID) and select the network key (password) for the vehicle as follows:

In the portal, under User

Wi-Fi SSID and password.

Wi-Fi SSID & password.

Or: in the app, under User

Connecting to Wi-Fi

1. Tap MENU Setup

Wi-Fi Mobile hotspot .

2. Activate the

Mobile hotspot checkbox.

3. Search for available networks on the Wi-Fi device.

4. Select from the network names (SSID).

5. Enter the network key on the Wi-Fi device and conﬁrm it.

The Wi-Fi connection will be established. If necessary, you may need to enter additional information on the Wi-Fi device.

6. Repeat the process to connect additional Wi-Fi devices.

Deactivating a Wi-Fi hotspot

1. Open the Hotspot settings (Wi-Fi) menu. To do this, tap MENU Settings

Wi-Fi Mobile hotspot .

2. Deactivate the Mobile hotspot checkbox.

The Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated.

Quick connection

Quick connection makes it possible to easily and quickly set up a wireless local network with encryption. In several countries, the function can alternatively be

executed by scanning in a QR code.

WPS with the Infotainment system as a Wi-Fi hotspot

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