3-2 . Connecting to a Wi-Fi ® network
● Use this function when connecting to a portable device . Connections to devices other than portable devices may be disconnected , depending on the environment .
● Leaving the Wi-Fi ® area will disconnect communication .
● Leaving the DCM area will disconnect Wi-Fi ® Hotspot function communication .
● If a connected device is taken out of the Wi-Fi ® connection area , the connection will be severed .
● If the vehicle is driven out of the cellular communication coverage area , connecting to the internet via the Wi-Fi ® Hotspot will not be possible .
● If a Bluetooth ® device is used while a device is connected using the Wi-Fi ® Hotspot function , the communication speed may decrease .
● Depending on the environment in which the access point is used , the communication speed may be low or communication may not be possible .
● If the vehicle is near a radio antenna , radio station or other source of strong radio waves and electrical noise , communication may be slow or impossible .
● The communication speed may drop or it even may become impossible to use this service in certain usage environments . ( Due to factors such as the wireless antenna location and any wireless devices being used nearby .)
Compatible Wi-Fi ® communication protocols IEEE 802.11b / g / n ( 2.4GHz ) IEEE 802.11a / n / ac ( 5GHz )
Compatible security protocols
● WEP
● WPA™
● WPA2™
● WPA3™
Related Links Precautions when using Bluetooth ® devices ( P . 96 ) Status icons ( P . 20 ) Changing Wi-Fi ® setting ( P . 85 )
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