Ford Explorer: Wi-Fi Hotspot / Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in your vehicle and allow devices to connect to
it for access to the Internet.
Press the button to enter the settings
menu.
- Select Connectivity Features.
- Select Vehicle Hotspot. https://magicaliptv.com/iptv-free-trials/
Note: The vehicle hotspot default setting
is on.
- Select Settings.
- Select Wi-Fi visibility.
Note: The Wi-Fi Visibility default setting is on.
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password
Press the button to enter the settings
menu.
- Select Connectivity Features.
- Select Vehicle Hotspot.
- Select Settings.
Note: The SSID is the hotspot name.
- Scroll to Hide password.
- Uncheck the box.
Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi Hotspot
- On your device, turn on Wi-Fi and select the hotspot from the list of available
Wi-Fi networks.
- When prompted, enter the password.
Purchasing a Data Plan
- Connect a device to the hotspot.
Note: The vehicle network carrier’s
portal opens on your device.
- If the portal does not open on your device, open a website and it redirects
to the vehicle network carrier’s portal.
Note: Secure websites do not redirect.
Note: If you have an active plan, the system does not redirect to the vehicle
network carrier’s portal when you connect a device. Visit the vehicle network carrier’s
website to purchase more data.
Note: If data usage information is available in the vehicle hotspot menu,
it is approximate.
Note: If you carry out a master reset, the system does not remove your
vehicle from your vehicle network carrier’s account. To remove your vehicle from
the account, contact your vehicle network carrier.
Note: The vehicle network carrier provides Vehicle Hotspot services, subject
to your vehicle network carrier agreement, coverage and availability.
Press the button to enter the settings
menu.
Select Connectivity Features.
Select Vehicle Hotspot.
Select Settings.
Select SSID: ___.
Enter your required SSID...
Other information:
WARNING: Use a floor mat designed to fit the footwell of your vehicle that
does not obstruct the pedal area. Failure to follow this instruction could result
in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING: Pedals that cannot move freely can cause loss of vehicle control
and increase the risk of serious personal injury...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column shrouds.
Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Make sure the component terminals are not bent or damaged...