However, you do not need any data plans from the external mobile communications partner in order to use
Volkswagen AG's mobile online services. This requires a contract for using mobile online services, which may be
subject to a charge.
Regardless of how you establish the Internet connection, whether via a mobile device hotspot or via theeSIM
of the vehicle, you can use the Infotainment system as a Wi-Fi® hotspot for eight other mobile devices (→ Wi-Fi). This
function depends on the vehicle equipment and is not available in all vehicles.
Setting up the Internet connection
Activating the Internet Connection via the eSIM
1. In the app overview, tap
Data connection.
2. Activate Streaming via integrated data connection (eSIM).
Using an Internet connection via a mobile device
1. Activate tethering/Wi-Fi
hotspot on the mobile device, see the manufacturer's operating instructions.
2. In the app overview, tap
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi: Search for Wi-Fi.
The Infotainment system scans forWi-Fi
hotspots in the area. This scan process can take a few seconds.
3. Select the Wi-Fi
network for the preferred mobile device.
4. Enter the mobile device network key in the Infotainment system and confirm it.
The Wi-Fi
connection between the mobile device and the Infotainment system is established. It may be necessary to make
further inputs on the mobile device in order to complete the connection.
Due to the large number of mobile devices that are available, there is no guarantee that all functions will
always be available.
The availability of the function for using the Infotainment system as aWi-
Fi
hotspot depends on the country and may vary.
The Wi-Fi
connection can only be implemented for secured Wi-Fi networks that support theWPA2 or WPA3 standard.
Older encryption methods and open networks are not supported.
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