11-10-2013, 01:39 PM | #1 |
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F15 - Wireless hot spot?
Anyone with an F15 x5 care to elaborate on this feature:
"Internet access is available as an option on 2014 models equipped with navigation and the latest BMW iDrive 4.22 as part on BMW Online. The internet browser is connected through the vehicle using a 3G network connection." I am curious if the SIM card is end user accessible (which would be nice) - or how exactly this works. Does it work with tethered phones, for example. I thought I read somewhere that Euro spec x5's have an option for an end user SIM card as well as the option to create an "in car" wireless hot spot. There a considerable amount of information on the new "connected" features for the '14 model year here: http://www.bmwusanews.com/newsreleas...?&id=1713&mid= However, which components are USA specific are a bit unclear. The new iPhone wireless profiles support is interesting as well. Update - just found more information here - seems as though a dedicated 4G SIM pluggable solution may be available: http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7...w-nav-to-cars/ -Steve Last edited by NikonMan; 11-10-2013 at 01:54 PM.. |
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I just picked up my 2014 X5 yesterday. As part of the pick up process, I was given the option to pay a few hundred dollars to allow my car to act as a hot spot. Given that my entire family has iPhone's that can tether (effectively act as hotspots), I couldn't justify the cost for feature.
Since i didn't pursue the option, i didn't dig into the core technology 3G vs. LTE, etc? |
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11-15-2013, 06:08 PM | #4 |
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Ok thanks for the comments -
I am very curious if one can simply "bring your own service" and drop a SIM card in a slot somewhere (I have never seen or heard of this ability - European models have the option for a dedicated LTE USB radio) ... or (more likely) that the GSM radio is built in and must be enabled, along with a separate service contract - with (I assume T-Mobile) .... I believe that the built in telematics and traffic data are delivered via cellular radio - so there is obviously a GSM radio somewhere. I suspect BMW partners with T-Mobile for this ... |
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I have ran into a code (below), that enables WLAN, and it sounds similar to capabilities offered to you. But, I understand that code does not work with the current system (NBT) as it is missing critical hardware. Just trying to get to the bottom of it. Why? I am not trying to create a hotspot in order to gain interest connectivity. Instead, I am trying to connected a wifi drive for music. Yes, I know USB and Bluetooth achieve this as well. Thank you in advance for your input. HU_NBT > 3003 > WLAN_STATUS > aktiv HU_NBT > 3003 > WLAN_MODUS > ap HU_NBT > 3003 > WLAN_SIGNAL_STRENGTH > "incar" for low power, "outdoor" for high power HU_NBT > 3000 > ENT_MC_WLAN_STREAM_DMP_COVERART > aktiv HU_NBT > 3000 > ENT_MC_WLAN_STREAM_DMP_VIDEO > aktiv HU_NBT > 3000 > ENT_MC_WLAN_STREAM_DMP > aktiv cc:coding genius shawnsheridan
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I have a 2015 x5 (F15) 35d. It has 3G access for BMW Online.
Does anyone know if there is a straight forward way to upgrade this to support 4G/LTE access for BMW Online services? I read conflicting information that the antenna might need to be swapped as well as possibly the COM box. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, is it possible to retrofit the in-car WiFi option? Thanks in advance! Last edited by wstuartj; 12-02-2018 at 10:12 PM.. Reason: wrong car code |
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I'd like the speed of 4G/LTE if possible for BMW Online. If it's not too expensive. I have no idea what the upgrade would entail....
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I'm with AT&T and so I used their Netgear Nighthawk. It's a nice little wireless router. While you can run a hotspot with your phone, it's not great if you have a kid streaming a movie, your spouse on their computer and on a call. The Netgear is independent, has a good internal antenna and aggregates signal. It's fast (very) and so far unflappable. I hardwired it into the rear cigarette socket and located it behind the panel there. Climb in the car, start it up and the just turns on and everything connects. $10 a month...
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