Setting Up and Deactivating a Wi-Fi® Hotspot
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the Infotainment system can be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot for Internet access for up to
eight mobile devices, e.g. tablets.
To enable the Infotainment system to be used as a Wi-Fi hotspot, an Internet connection is required, e.g. via the eSIM in the
vehicle or via the hotspot of a mobile device ⇒ Setting up the Internet connection.
The possible types of Internet 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® account.
You have paid for a data plan for your vehicle.
1. Log in to your Volkswagen user account via the VW Car-Net® app or the VW Car-Net® portal and select the vehicle.
2. Select the network name (SSID) and network key (password) for the vehicle as follows:
In the VW Car-Net® portal, under Users
Wi-Fi SSID and password.
Wi-Fi SSID & password.
Or: in the VW Car-Net® app, under Users
Connecting to Wi-Fi
1. In the app overview, tap
Wi-Fi
Infotainment system as hotspot.
Wi-Fi Infotainment system as hotspot.
Or: in the app overview, tap Settings
2. Tap Use as hotspot and activate it.
3. Search for available networks on the cell phone.
4. Select from the network names (SSID).
5. Enter and confirm the network key.
The Wi-Fi connection will be established. If necessary, you may need to enter additional information on the cell phone in
order to complete the connection.
6. Optional: repeat the process to connect additional cell phones.
Deactivating a Wi-Fi Hotspot
1. In the app overview, tap
Wi-Fi
Infotainment system as hotspot.
Wi-Fi Infotainment system as hotspot.
Or: in the app overview, tap Settings
2. Tap Use as hotspot and deactivate it.
Quick connection
Quick connection with the Infotainment system
The quick connection function can be used to quickly and easily establish an encrypted Wi-Fi® connection by scanning a QR
code®.
Requirements
A suitable application for scanning QR codes® is installed on the mobile device.
1. In the app overview, tap
Network
Wi-Fi
Quick connection to Infotainment system.
2. Scan the QR code® in the Infotainment system with the mobile device.
The Wi-Fi connection will be established. It may be necessary to make further inputs on the mobile device in order to
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