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. 19) Changing Wi-Fi ® setting( P. 85)
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