Get Wired and wireless connections -> Internet connection Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

Setting up an internet connection

Internet connection via a mobile device

1. Activate tethering/Wi-Fi

hotspot on the mobile device, refer to the manufacturer’s operating instructions.

2. Tap HOME

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi: .

Or: tap MENU

3. Tap Wi-Fi search.

The Infotainment system searches forWi-Fi

hotspots nearby. The search operation may take a few seconds.

4. Select the Wi-Fi

network of the desired mobile device.

5. Enter the network key of the mobile device on the Infotainment system and confirm.

The Wi-Fi

connection between the mobile device and Infotainment system is now established. Further inputs may be

required on the mobile device to complete the connection.

Due to the large number of possible mobile devices, it is not possible to guarantee fault-free operation of all

functions.

The availability of the function for using the Infotainment system as aWi-

hotspot is country-dependent and may vary.

Depending on your mobile telephone tariff, additional costs(e.g. for roaming) may be charged for

downloading and using online data bundles, especially if you use these services abroad. Due to the potentially

high data volume, Volkswagen recommends using a mobile phone tariff that includes a data flat rate. For

more information contact your mobile telephone provider.

Internet connection via the eSIM in the vehicle

In order to use an internet connection via the vehicle’seSIM

, you must purchase data plans in the web shop of Volkswagen’s external mobile communications partner. If you

activated the Load in vehicle function upon registration, you can then also purchase data plans directly in the vehicle

via the Infotainment system.

Activating internet connection via the eSIM

1. Tap Home

Or: tap MENU

Data connection.

2. Activate Streaming via integrated data connection (eSIM).

The possibility of using an internet connection via the vehicle’s

eSIM

depends on the vehicle equipment and country.

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Activating and deactivating a Wi-Fi hotspot

The potential types of data connection depend on the equipment level and are not available in all countries.

Depending on equipment, some Infotainment systems can be used as aWi-Fi

hotspot in order to access the Internet. A mobile Wi-Fi hotspot can be created for externalWi-Fi devices, e.g. a

mobile telephone, if the Infotainment system can access a SIM card with data plan, e.g. an embeddedeSIM card. Up to

eight mobile devices can be connected.

Prerequisite

✓ The following is activated in theWi-Fi

settings (→ Wi-Fi hotspot): Network settings Allow internet connection.

Or: Data connection Integrated data connection.

✓ The vehicle has a control unit with an embeddedeSIM

card and data plans are available.

Configuring a Wi-Fi hotspot

You will need to enter information both on the externalWi-Fi

device and on the Infotainment system.

A Wi-Fi

connection must be established in order to set up the Wi-Fi hotspot.

1. On the start screen of the Infotainment system, tap

2. Tap and activate Use as hotspot.

Wi-Fi Infotainment system as hotspot.

Or: tap and activate Mobile hotspot.

3. Note the name and network key of theWi-Fi

hotspot in the same menu.

4. Search for the displayed name of the external Wi-Fi

device.

Or: open the Wi-Fi

settings of the external Wi-Fi device, find the name of the Wi-Fi hotspot and select by tapping it.

5. Enter the displayed network key on theWi-Fi

device and confirm.

The Wi-Fi

connection is set up. Further inputs may be required on the external Wi-Fi device to complete the connection.

6. Optional: repeat the procedure to connect furtherWi-Fi

devices.

The name and network key of theWi-

hotspot are generated automatically. You can specify the name of the hotspot and network key of the Wi-Fi hotspot

yourself afterwards.

Deactivating the Wi-Fi hotspot

1. On the start screen of the Infotainment system, tap

2. Tap and deactivate Use as hotspot.

Wi-Fi Infotainment system as hotspot.

Or: tap and deactivate Mobile hotspot.

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Quick connection

The quick connection function makes it possible to easily and quickly establish a wireless local network with

encryption. Alternatively, the function can be carried out by scanning a QR Code

in some countries.

WPS with Infotainment system as a Wi-Fi hotspot

Prerequisites

✓ The Wi-Fi

hotspot of the Infotainment system is activated.

✓ The mobile device supportsWPS

1. Tap HOME

Or: tap MENU

Wi-Fi.

2. Tap Quick connection with Infotainment system.

3. Activate WPS

on the mobile device to be connected.

The Wi-Fi

connection is set up. Further inputs may be required on the mobile device to complete the connection.

4. Optional: repeat the procedure to connect further mobile devices.

Only oneWPS

connection can be established at any time. If several connection attempts are started simultaneously, all connection

attempts will fail.

WPS with Infotainment system as client

Prerequisites

✓ The Wi-Fi

hotspot of the Infotainment system is deactivated.

✓ The mobile device supportsWPS

1. Tap HOME

Or: tap MENU

Wi-Fi.

2. Tap WPS quick connection (WPS button).

3. Activate WPS

on the mobile device.

The Wi-Fi

connection is set up. Further inputs may be required on the mobile device to complete the connection.

WPS

is not supported by all mobile devices. Establish the connection manually in this case:

Set up the Infotainment system as aWi-

hotspot .

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Wired and wireless connections -> Internet connection for Your Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

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