2015 DODGE CHARGER SRT Uconnect 8.4A

WiFi Hotspot
Create A 3G WiFi Hotspot For Use In
Your Vehicle
Description
WiFi Hotspot is on-demand WiFi + 3G
connectivity that’s built-in and ready
to go whenever you are. Once your
vehicle is registered for Uconnect® Access, you can
purchase a WiFi Hotspot subscription at the Uconnect®
Store. After you’ve made your purchase, turn on your
signal and connect your devices.
WARNING!
Do Not use the WiFi Hotspot while operating the
vehicle. Only use the WiFi Hotspot when it is safe
to do so.
•Enables all your passengers to be simultaneously
connected to the web.
•Connect several devices at one time.
•Any WiFi-enabled device — such as a laptop or any
other portable enabled media can connect over your
private in-vehicle network.
•A high-speed, secured connection lets anyone on your
private network access the Web — great for working
and relaxing
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How It Works
The WiFi Hotspot feature provides the vehicle passengers
with an internet access hot spot in the vehicle, using the
radio as an access point. The hot spot will allow WiFi
enabled in-vehicle devices (such as a laptop or any other
portable enabled media device) to wirelessly connect to
the internet.
Give it a Try!
1. Purchase a subscription to the WiFi Hotspot feature
for a day, a week, or a month. You can buy WiFi
Hotspot in one of two ways:
•From your in-vehicle touchscreen (Apps > All Apps
> Uconnect® Store)
•From the Mopar Owner Connect website
(moparownerconnect.com) > Shop > Uconnect®
Store.
NOTE:You must set up your Uconnect® Payment Ac-
count on the Mopar Owner Connect website and estab-
lish a Uconnect® Payment PIN to purchase WiFi
Hotspot.
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2. After purchasing WiFi Hotspot, it will be enabled/
turned on in your vehicle. The WiFi Hotspot App can
be found on your in-vehicle touchscreen by selecting
Apps > All Apps > WiFi Hotspot.
3.WiFi Hotspotshould be turned on after purchasing a
subscription. To disable WiFi Hotspot, simply press to
uncheck the box to the right of the App (this feature is
available while the vehicle is in motion).
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Optional:Give your hot spot a unique name by
pressing Hotspot Name (key pad is not available
while vehicle is in motion).
4. From your in-vehicle touchscreen, select the appropri-
ate in-vehicle network and the desired security level
setting. Each security level has different pass phrase
constraints. Change the security level setting by select-
ing the checkbox for any of the following security
settings.
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•WPA2/WPA — “WiFi Protected Access” – This is the
default security and can be changed by pressing
WiFi Hotspot > View/Edit Pass phrase.
•WEP — “Wired Equivalent Privacy” – Pass phrase
must be 13 characters long.
•None — No security, will not prompt you for a pass
phrase, when you attempt to connect to WiFi
Hotspot.
5. From your Wi-Fi enabled device (laptop, tablet, etc.)
•Search for and select the Uconnect® hotspot in the
settings of your device
•Type the network security key (this is called “pass
phrase” and is found in Apps > All Apps > WiFi
Hotspot > View/Edit Pass phrase)
•Click OK
You are now connected!
NOTE:Refer to your device’s owner ’s manual for spe-
cific information related to your device.
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Requirements
•Vehicle must be properly equipped with the
Uconnect® 8.4A or 8.4AN.
•Vehicle must be in active and usable range of autho-
rized 3G wireless signal (802.11G, 54 Mbps).
•Vehicle must be registered with Uconnect® Access and
have an active WiFi Hotspot subscription ( WiFi Out-
post will be turned off if there is no active
subscription).
•Vehicle must be in the ON/RUN or ACC (Accessory)
position and have a properly operating electrical sys-
tem for any of the in-vehicle Uconnect® features to
function.
Disclaimers
•Factors affecting the performance of WiFi Hotspot
include: cellular network signal strength and quality,
time of day, number of channels used by the service
provider, type of connection, number of clients using
WiFi Hotspot and client device.
•WiFi Hotspot does not enable direct communication
between multiple in-vehicle devices.
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•While the vehicle is in motion it is possible to enable or
disable the WiFi Hotspot. Simply press to check or
uncheck the box to the right of the App.
•For your own safety, it is not possible to use some of
the touchscreen features while the vehicle is in motion.
The key pad is not available while the vehicle is in
motion.
CAUTION!
ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the wheel.
You have full responsibility and assume all risks
related to the use of the Uconnect® features and
applications in this vehicle. Only use Uconnect®
when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so may result in
an accident involving serious injury or death.
Tips And Shortcuts
•Give your WiFi Hotspot a unique name by pressing
“Hotspot Name” within the WiFi Hotspot App.
•To view a list of connected devices, press “View
Connected Devices” within the WiFi Hotspot App
when the hot spot is turned on.
•If WiFi Hotspot Off is shown, then WiFi is not acti-
vated (must beOnfor connectivity to be enabled.)
•If Enable WiFi Hotspot is unchecked, then WiFi is not
activated.
•To quickly enable or disable WiFi Hotspot, press to
check or uncheck the box to the right of the App.
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FAQs
1.How do I know if I have a good signal strength?
There is a signal strength indicator on the Apps button
of the radio touchscreen.
2.What do I do if the WiFi Hotspot connection drops
while I’m driving?The connection will be automatic
when you enter an area with cellular coverage. Factors
affecting the performance of WiFi Hotspot include:
cellular network signal strength and quality, time of
day, number of channels used by the service provider,
type of connection, number of client using WiFi
Hotspot, client device.
3.What is the factory default security setting?WPA2/
WPA
4.What if I want to create a custom password for my
connection?Select either WPA2/WPA or the WEP
setting and create a pass phrase by pressing Apps >
All Apps > WiFi Hotspot > View/Edit Pass phrase.
5.I do not see the connection on my wireless laptop or
phone, what should I do?Refer to your device’s
owner ’s manual for specific information related to
your device.
6.Are there any data constraints with WiFi Hotspot?
WiFi Hotspot must be purchased in either one day, one
week or one month durations.
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