How do I turn my vehicle into a Wi-Fi hotspot using SYNC with MyLincoln Touch?
SYNC®* with MyLincoln Touch™ turns your Wi-Fi-enabled smartphone into a Wi-Fi hotspot** for your passengers. They can go online while you drive without disrupting your phone's connection to SYNC. Follow the steps below.
- Select Settings on your SYNC screen.
- Choose Settings.
- Select Wireless & Internet.
- Tap Wi-Fi Settings.
- Set Gateway Access Point Mode to On.
- Select Gateway Access Point Settings.
- Select one of the Security Types: WEP, WPA, or WPA2.
Note: SYNC displays a security passcode to allow your device(s) to join the SYNC Wi-Fi network.
- Select SYNC from the available networks on your mobile device(s) and enter the SYNC Passcode exactly as shown (passcodes are case-sensitive).
- Join the network.
*Don't drive while distracted or while using handheld devices. Use voice-operated systems when possible. Some features may be locked out while the vehicle is in gear. Not all features are compatible with all phones.
**Wi-Fi® hotspot includes complimentary wireless data trial that begins upon AT&T activation and expires at the end of 3 months or when 3GB of data is used, whichever comes first. To activate, go to www.att.com/lincoln.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.