Myford touch – FORD 2013 Escape v.1 User Manual

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Wi-Fi

Your system has a Wi-Fi feature which
creates a wireless network within your
vehicle, thereby allowing other devices (i.e.
personal computers or phones) in your
vehicle to speak to each other, share files,
play games, etc.

Using this feature, everyone in your vehicle
can also gain access the internet if:

You have a USB mobile broadband
connection inside the vehicle

Your phone supports PAN (personal
area networking)

You are parked outside of a wireless
hotspot

To access, press Menu, Settings, Wireless
and Internet, then Wi-Fi settings. Select
from the following options:

You Can

If You Select

Turn the Wi-Fi feature on or off in your vehicle. Make sure
that On is selected for connectivity purposes.

Wi-Fi Network (Client)
Mode On/Off

Use a previously stored wireless network. You can
categorize by alphabetical listing, Priority and Signal
Strength. You can also choose to search for a network,
connect to a network, disconnect from a network, receive
more information, prioritize a network or delete a network.

Choose a Wireless Network

View a list of wireless networks.

Search for Wireless
Networks

Make SYNC an access point for a phone or a computer by
turning this feature on. This forms the local area network
within the vehicle for things such as game playing, file
transfer, internet browsing, etc.

Gateway Access Point Mode
(On/Off)

View who has connected to your Wi-Fi connection recently.

Gateway Access Point
Device List

Press the ? button (if available) for
additional information.

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The
Wi-Fi

CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of
the Wi-Fi Alliance.

USB Mobile Broadband

Note: You must activate your mobile
broadband device on your PC prior to
connecting it to the system.

Note: USB mobile broadband settings may
not be displayed if the device is already
activated.

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