
Tap on Internet Tethering to switch it off.To do this, just click on Settings on your iPhone menu.
To avoid any unexpected call charges, it's best to switch off internet tethering when you're not using your iPhone to connect your laptop or tablet to the internet. Your iPhone should now have a blue bar at the top of the screen to show that tethering is up and running.
Click on your iPhone, and then choose Connect to Network. To connect your Mac laptop or iPad to your iPhone, click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar. When you've successfully paired your iPhone to your Mac, choose the option Use Device as a Network Port on your iPhone. Click on Set Up New Device and follow the onscreen instructions. Open your iPhone's Bluetooth Preferences. Your devices are now tethered. Browse away. To connect your Windows laptop or tablet, click on the Bluetooth icon in your iPhone's Notification area (system tray). Then tick the Wireless iAP checkbox, and click OK. Highlight your iPhone, and then click the Properties button. When you've successfully paired your iPhone with your laptop or tablet, click on the Bluetooth icon in the Notification area again Select Add a Bluetooth device, and follow the onscreen instructions Here's how.Ĭlick on the Bluetooth icon in your iPhone's Notification area (the system tray) Now 'pair' your iPhone with your laptop or tablet, then connect. And you must be able to use Bluetooth 2.0 on it.įirst switch on Bluetooth on your iPhone and on your laptop or tablet. This requires a laptop or tablet running windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.4.11 or later. Just enter your WiFi password when asked for it. This requires a computer running Windows XP SP2 or later, Windows Vista, 7 or Mac OS 10.4.11 or later, with WiFi.Ĭonnect your laptop or tablet to your phone via WiFi, the same way you would connect your laptop to your home WiFi. You may need to set up a new network connection - just follow the simple instructions on you laptop or tablet screen. Plug the USB cable into your iPhone and then into your laptop or tablet. You'll need a laptop or tablet running Windows XP SP2 or later, Vista, Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.5.7 or later. Plus make sure you have a free USB port, iTunes 8.2 or later installed, and an iPhone USB cable. Then connect the iPhone to your laptop or tablet using a USB cable or Bluetooth. Tap on Personal Hotspot and then slide the switch to On. Look for Personal Hotspot or General, followed by Network, and finally Personal Hotspot.
You can either have a quick look at our guide on how to set up your iPhone as a mobile hotspot You can use your iPhone 5 as an internet dongle to connect a laptop, tablet, or PC to the internet.