How to Connect to Wi-Fi Using SYNC 2

There are three unique ways to acquire a signal to create a secure wireless network:

USB Mobile Broadband

1. Activate a compatible mobile broadband device on a PC and verify that it functions prior to connecting it with Ford SYNC 2
2. Plug the compatible USB broadband device into the vehicle’s media hub
3. Connect the PC or other mobile device with the Gateway Access Point using the Security Key that has been set up
4. When connected to Ford SYNC 2, open a browser

Phone Tethering Through Bluetooth

PAN (Personal Area Networking) must be turned On in the vehicle and the phone being used must be equipped with it, as well as the proper data plan to support it.

1. Touch the Phone corner on the touch screen
2. Touch Settings/Internet Data Connection/Touch PAN
3. Find the network settings on the phone
4. Set up the internet tethering option

Static Wi-Fi Connection

1. Touch Settings/Wireless & Internet/Wi-Fi Settings/Search for Wireless Networks
2. A list of available networks within range will show on screen
3. Touch the network, then Connect
4. Connect the mobile device to the network selected using a Security Key
5. Once connected, other computers or mobile devices are capable of reaching the Internet through the secure network

Set-up Wi-Fi Using the Touch Screen

A secure wireless network with a password can be created inside the vehicle, which will allow passengers to surf the Internet.

1. Touch Settings/Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi Settings
2. Ensure Wi-Fi network (client) is set to ON
3. Set Gateway (Access Point) mode to On
4. Touch Gateway (Access Point) Settings/Security Key
5. The default password can be changed using the on-screen keyboard
6. Type the Security Key and touch Enter
7. Touch Apply on the Gateway (Access Point) Settings screen