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Из этой статьи вы узнаете, как к iPhone подключить другие устройства, чтобы они могли пользоваться вашим мобильным интернетом; этот процесс называется «тетерингом» или «созданием точки доступа». Помните, что не все тарифные планы мобильной связи предоставляют услуги тетеринга.
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Запустите приложение «Настройки». Нажмите на значок в виде серой шестеренки на главном экране.
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Коснитесь опции Режим модема. Она находится в первой группе опций.
- Если данной опции нет, нажмите «Сотовая связь» (или «Мобильный интернет»), а затем нажмите «Настроить режим модема». Возможно, вам будет предложено связаться с оператором и перейти на другой, более дорогой тарифный план с поддержкой тетеринга.
- Если вы так и не нашли опцию «Режим модема», свяжитесь со своим оператором мобильной связи.
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Передвиньте ползунок у Режим модема в положение «Включить». Ползунок станет зеленым. Возможно, вам будет предложено связаться со своим оператором сотовой связи, если ваш тарифный план не поддерживает тетеринг или если требуется дополнительное подтверждение.
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Нажмите Пароль к беспроводной сети. Так можно изменить пароль к сети.
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Введите пароль к своей беспроводной сети. Пароль должен быть надежным и трудно угадываемым (особенно если вы находитесь в общественном месте).
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Нажмите Готово. Пароль к беспроводной сети будет изменен.
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Откройте список доступных сетей на другом устройстве. Этот процесс зависит от модели устройства, но к iPhone нужно подключиться как к любой другой беспроводной сети.
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Выберите свой iPhone в списке доступных сетей. Имя сети совпадает с именем iPhone.
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Введите пароль, который вы установили. Это необходимо, чтобы подключиться к сети. Чтобы проверить пароль, перейдите в меню «Режим модема».
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Проверьте подключение к интернету на другом устройстве. Когда вы подключите устройство к своему iPhone по беспроводной сети, на этом устройстве можно будет пользоваться мобильным интернетом. Имейте в виду, что если к iPhone вы подключили компьютер, а не мобильное устройство, мобильный трафик будет расходоваться намного быстрее.
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Запустите приложение «Настройки». Нажмите на значок в виде серой шестеренки на главном экране.
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Коснитесь опции Режим модема. Если этой опции нет, ваш тарифный план не поддерживает тетеринг. В этом случае перейдите на другой план.
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Передвиньте ползунок у Режим модема в положение «Включить». Ползунок станет зеленым. Возможно, вам будет предложено связаться со своим оператором сотовой связи, если ваш тарифный план не поддерживает тетеринг.
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Подключите iPhone к компьютеру через USB-кабель. Используйте зарядный USB-кабель, который подключите к любому USB-порту компьютера.
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Проверьте подключение к интернету. Компьютер автоматически определит iPhone как сеть и подключится к нему.
- Если компьютер подключен к сети через Ethernet-кабель или к беспроводной сети, отключитесь от сети, прежде чем подключиться к iPhone.
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Запустите приложение «Настройки». Нажмите на значок в виде серой шестеренки на главном экране.
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Коснитесь опции Режим модема. Если этой опции нет, ваш тарифный план не поддерживает тетеринг. В этом случае перейдите на другой план.
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Передвиньте ползунок у Режим модема в положение «Включить». Ползунок станет зеленым. Возможно, вам будет предложено связаться со своим оператором сотовой связи, если ваш тарифный план не поддерживает тетеринг.
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Подключитесь к сети Bluetooth (Windows). Для этого на компьютере с Windows выполните следующие действия:
- Нажмите на значок Bluetooth на панели задач (как правило, найти его можно в области уведомлений). Если этого значка нет, компьютер не поддерживает Bluetooth.
- Нажмите «Подключиться к сети».
- Щелкните по «Добавить устройство».
- Нажмите на свой iPhone, а затем на экране iPhone нажмите «Подключиться».
- Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по iPhone и выберите «Подключение с помощью» > «Точка доступа». Ваш компьютер подключится к мобильному интернету.
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Подключиться к сети Bluetooth (Mac).
- Откройте меню Apple и выберите «Системные настройки».
- Нажмите кнопку «⋮⋮⋮⋮», чтобы открыть главное меню.
- Выберите «Bluetooth».
- Нажмите «Подключиться» рядом со своим iPhone, а затем коснитесь «Подключиться» на экране iPhone.
- Нажмите кнопку Bluetooth в строке меню, выделите iPhone и нажмите «Подключиться».
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Проверьте подключение к интернету. После подключения к сети Bluetooth на устройстве можно пользоваться мобильным интернетом iPhone.
- Обратите внимание, что Bluetooth-сеть обеспечивает более медленное, но и более безопасное соединение.
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Советы
- USB-подключение и беспроводное подключение гарантируют наилучшую скорость соединения. Используйте USB-подключение для соединения одного компьютера, а беспроводное подключение для соединения нескольких компьютеров или других мобильных устройств. Bluetooth обеспечит самое безопасное, но и самое медленное подключение.
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Table of Contents
- Can you USB tether with an iPhone?
- Why is my iPhone USB tethering not working?
- How do I tether my iPhone to Windows USB?
- How do I USB tether on iOS 14?
- Why can’t I tether my iPhone to my computer?
- Which is better USB tethering or mobile hotspot?
- How do I change my USB settings on my iPhone?
- How do I enable USB tethering on my iPhone 12?
- Do you need iTunes for USB tethering?
- Is USB tethering bad for your phone?
- Is USB tethering unlimited?
- Why does my iPhone have no Internet?
- Why is iPhone hotspot not working?
- How to use the iPhone as a modem?
- Can I use my iPhone as hotspot?
You can use a USB cable, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth to connect a Mac or PC to your Personal Hotspot. Do one of the following: Use USB: Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable. You need to be signed in with the same Apple ID on your Mac and iPhone, and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on.
Why is my iPhone USB tethering not working?
Restart the iPhone used for tethering. Make sure the latest iOS update is installed – Failing to update your iPhone could impact performance and cause issues. Reset your iPhone Network – resetting your network can easily fix a tethering issue.
How do I tether my iPhone to Windows USB?
How to Set Up USB Tethering on Windows 10
- Connect your mobile device to your laptop via USB cable.
- Open your phone’s settings and go to Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering (Android) or Cellular > Personal Hotspot (iPhone).
- turn on USB tethering (on Android) or Personal Hotspot (on iPhone) to enable.
How do I USB tether on iOS 14?
USB tethering
- From the Home screen, tap Settings > Personal Hotspot. If you don’t see Personal Hotspot, tap Cellular and you will see it.
- Tap the switch next to Personal Hotspot to turn on.
- Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.
- The device will automatically begin tethering after syncing is complete.
Why can’t I tether my iPhone to my computer?
If you still can’t connect to Personal Hotspot with Bluetooth. On your devices, turn Bluetooth off and back on: On your iOS or iPadOS devices, go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth off and back on. On your PC, choose Settings, click the Bluetooth icon , then turn Bluetooth off and back on.
Which is better USB tethering or mobile hotspot?
When the mobile internet connection is shared with connected computer using a physical cable like USB then it called USB Tethering….Difference between USB Tethering and Mobile Hotspot :
| USB TETHERING | MOBILE HOTSPOT |
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| The internet speed obtained in connected computer is faster. | While the internet speed is little slow using hotspot. |
How do I change my USB settings on my iPhone?
Just go to Settings —> Face ID (or Touch ID) & Passcode —> USB Accessories. Toggle this option to on (green) and your accessories will function the exact same way they did before iOS 11.4.
How do I enable USB tethering on my iPhone 12?
USB tethering
- From the Home screen, tap Settings > Personal Hotspot. If you don’t see Personal Hotspot, tap Carrier and you will see it.
- Tap the switch next to Personal Hotspot to turn on.
- Connect your device to the computer using the USB cable.
- The device will automatically begin tethering after syncing is complete.
Do you need iTunes for USB tethering?
To tether the iPhone 3GS or any other model iPhone via USB, you must install Apple iTunes (free download) on the Windows computer first. Without iTunes USB tethering won’t work.
Is USB tethering bad for your phone?
No. The smartphone will not get damaged. There is an option ‘USB Tethering’ in the device network settings. Internet will work on PC via USB Tethering and it’s absolutely safe.
Is USB tethering unlimited?
There is no such thing as unlimited. Either the carrier finds out you are using your phone data not according to agreement, or they start throttling you. Throttling is a basic network mechanism and legal.
Why does my iPhone have no Internet?
This is a common explanation for why Find My iPhone isn’t working. Your phone might have no internet connection due to being out of range or Wi-Fi or cellular networks, or because the person who has it turned off those features (by enabling Airplane Mode through Control Center, for instance).
Why is iPhone hotspot not working?
One of the reasons for iPhone hotspot not working in iOS 11.3 may be a problem in the data connection. You need to turn on and off Airplane Mode in your iPhone to have a test. To do that, go to the “Control Center” by swiping up the screen from the bottom. Now, look for “Airplane” icon and toggle it on.
How to use the iPhone as a modem?
To use your iPhone as a Bluetooth modem, simply activate the Bluetooth option on your computer and on your iPhone. You can do this by going to Settings > General > Bluetooth and toggling the Bluetooth option ON. You can then pair your iPhone with your computer.
Can I use my iPhone as hotspot?
The good news is that you can absolutely use your iPhone as a mobile hotspot . For the iPhone it is called “Personal Hotspot”. As Ann154 mentioned the Mobile Hotspot availability does need to be an active option on your account, as well.
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Updated on February 4, 2022
What to Know
- iPhone or iPad: Tap Settings > Cellular > Personal Hotspot. Toggle to On/green position > enter Wi-Fi info.
- You can also use Instant Hotspot to reach a Personal Hotspot without a password on iOS 8.1/OS X Yosemite or later.
This article explains how to use your iPhone or cellular-enabled iPad as a wireless modem for a computer when it is not in range of a Wi-Fi signal. Personal Hotspot requires an iPhone 3GS or later or a 3rd-generation Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad or later and a compatible cellular service provider.
How to Turn on Personal Hotspot
When you use tethering to set up a Personal Hotspot, anywhere your iPhone or iPad can access a cellular signal, your computer can get online too.
Before you can set up a Personal Hotspot, contact your cellular provider to add this service to your account. There is sometimes a fee for the service. Some cellular providers do not support tethering, but AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Cricket, US Cellular, and T-Mobile support it.
After you set up the service with your cellular provider, following that company’s instructions, it is time to turn on the Personal Hotspot service on your iPhone or Wi-Fi compatible iPad.
Follow these steps:
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Tap Settings on the Home screen.
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Select Cellular. (Some iOS versions skip this step.)
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Tap Personal Hotspot. (In iOS 13, you must also tap Allow Others to Join).
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Tap the slider next to Personal Hotspot to the On/green position to turn on the feature.
If Bluetooth or Wi-Fi is turned off on your iPhone, you are prompted to turn them on.
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Tap the Wi-Fi Password field. Your password is set up as your mobile phone number by default, but change it to something appropriate that is at least eight characters long.
The Wi-Fi password, in this setting, isn’t related to your Apple ID or your usual Wi-Fi password. It is for use only with Personal Hotspot.
Deactivate the Personal Hotspot when you aren’t using it by moving the slider to the Off/white position to reduce your security risk and battery drain.
Making Connections
You can connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer (or another iOS device) to provide it with access to your cellular connection in three ways.
- Wi-Fi: Both devices must have access to the same Wi-Fi network. On your computer, select the name of the iPhone or iPad from the Wi-Fi settings.
- Bluetooth: To connect by Bluetooth, the computer (or another iOS device) must be discoverable. On your iOS device, go to Settings and turn on Bluetooth. Select the device you want to tether to the iOS device from the list of discoverable devices.
- USB: Plug in your iOS device to your computer using the cable that came with it.
To disconnect, turn off Personal Hotspot, unplug the USB cable or turn off Bluetooth, depending on the method you use.
In iOS 13, you can use Control Center to turn Personal Hotspot on or off quickly. Hard press the airplane icon to expand the options and then tap Personal Hotspot.
Using Instant Hotspot
If your mobile device is running iOS 8.1 or later and your Mac is running OS X Yosemite or later, you can use Instant Hotspot to reach your Personal Hotspot without entering a password. It works when the two devices are near each other.
- The iOS device must have Personal Hotspot turned on at Settings > Personal Hotspot.
- You must have a cellular plan for Personal Hotspot.
- Both devices must be signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
- Both devices must have Bluetooth turned on.
- Both devices must have Wi-Fi turned on.
To connect to your Personal Hotspot:
- On a Mac, choose the name of the iOS device that is providing the Personal Hotspot from the Wi-Fi status menu at the top of the screen.
- On another iOS device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and select the name of the iOS device providing the Personal Hotspot.
The devices disconnect automatically when you are not using the connection.
Instant Hotspot requires iPhone 5 or newer, iPad Pro, iPad 5th generation, iPad Air or newer, or iPad mini or newer. They can connect with Macs dated 2012 or newer, with the exception of the Mac Pro, which must be late 2013 or newer.
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Contents
- 1 How do I turn on tethering on my iPhone?
- 2 Can I tether internet from my iPhone?
- 3 Is iPhone tethering free?
- 4 How do I tether my iPhone to my computer without a hotspot?
- 5 How can I get Internet on my iPhone without WiFi?
- 6 How do I browse the Internet on my iPhone?
- 7 Can I connect my iPhone to the internet through my computer?
- 8 How can I tether my iPhone for free?
- 9 How do I tether my phone to my laptop?
- 10 How do I connect my iPhone to my computer without USB?
- 11 How does Carrier know you are tethering?
- 12 Can tethering be traced?
- 13 What is tethering on a cell phone?
- 14 Can you tether without hotspot?
- 15 Is tether faster than hotspot?
- 16 Does it cost money to tether?
- 17 What is difference between tethering and hotspot?
- 18 How can I get Wi-Fi without cell service?
- 19 Is USB tethering same as hotspot?
- 20 What is tethering device on iPhone?
- 21 How do I use tethering?
- 22 What data does tethering use?
- 23 Can you tether Android to iPhone?
How do I turn on tethering on my iPhone?
TETHERING WITH YOUR iPHONE
- Go to your iPhone’s on-screen Settings.
- Look for Personal Hotspot; or General, followed by Network, and finally Personal Hotspot.
- Tap on Personal Hotspot and then slide the switch to On.
- Then connect the iPhone to your laptop or tablet using a USB cable or Bluetooth.
Can I tether internet from my iPhone?
If you’re out and about and there’s no free Wi-Fi available, you can use your iPhone’s internet connection on another device, like a laptop or tablet. This feature is called “Personal Hotspot” on the iPhone (also known as “tethering”), and you can use it over Wi-Fi or USB.
Is iPhone tethering free?
In most cases, Personal Hotspot itself doesn’t cost anything. Generally speaking, you just pay for the data used by it along with all of your other data use. … If you’ve got an unlimited data plan, Personal Hotspot is almost definitely included. In a few cases, it may cost $10 or more dollars per month extra.
How do I tether my iPhone to my computer without a hotspot?
Simply plug your iPhone into your computer, open iTunes and click the “check for updates” button when the iPhone screen appears. In the iPhone’s settings menu, tap General > Network > Internet Tethering. Slide the Internet Tethering switch to On. To tether via USB, first connect your iPhone to your computer.
How can I get Internet on my iPhone without WiFi?
Connect iPhone to a cellular network
- Verify that your SIM is activated and unlocked. See Set up cellular service on iPhone.
- Go to Settings > Cellular.
- Verify that Cellular Data is turned on. On models with Dual SIM, tap Cellular Data, then verify the selected line. (You can choose only one line for cellular data.)
How do I browse the Internet on my iPhone?
Tap the top center of the screen. The first tap reveals the address bar in Safari, and the second immediately jumps to the top of the web page. The second tap should be near the top of the screen, on the clock. Otherwise, Safari opens the address field for you to type a search or website address.
Can I connect my iPhone to the internet through my computer?
You can tether your Mac or Windows laptop to your iPhone or iPad via a USB cable, gaining access to the Internet through the phone or tablet via the USB cable. … For example, Linux PCs also offer the ability to create Wi-Fi hotspots, and you can connect your iPhone or iPad to that hotspot over Wi-Fi.
How can I tether my iPhone for free?
How do I tether my phone to my laptop?
If you have an Android smartphone, It’s easy. All you have to do is plug your charging cable into your phone, and the USB side into your laptop or PC. Then, open your phone and head to Settings. Look for the Wireless and Networks section and tap on ‘Tethering & portable hotspot’.
How do I connect my iPhone to my computer without USB?
Turn on Wi-Fi syncing
- Connect your device to your computer. You can connect your device using a USB or USB-C cable or a Wi-Fi connection. …
- In the iTunes app on your PC, click the Device button near the top left of the iTunes window.
- Click Summary.
- Select the checkbox for “Sync with this [device] over Wi-Fi.”
- Click Apply.
How does Carrier know you are tethering?
When you tether you are sharing your mobile data connection with your laptop, PC or tablet therefore it is sending its IP address/device number to the internet, and because it’s going across the carrier’s network they can detect its not permitted and your phone emits an IP address your carrier assigned to it, they will …
Can tethering be traced?
It depends entirely on the setup of the laptop. If the IT department is not very worried about control then they won’t be checking it. It is, however, possible (although a bit unlikely) that – if they set up the laptop – there is auditing software on the laptop which could record and log it.
What is tethering on a cell phone?
You can use your phone’s mobile data to connect another phone, tablet, or computer to the internet. Sharing a connection this way is called tethering or using a hotspot. Most Android phones can share mobile data by Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB. …
Can you tether without hotspot?
In fact, there is no need to enable a hotspot service using your cell phone carrier. A feature known as Wi-Fi tethering will automatically transform your smartphone into a wireless internet router. … You can learn more about the Android Wi-Fi Tether in order to maximize this feature on your smartphone.
Is tether faster than hotspot?
When the mobile internet connection is shared with connected computer using a physical cable like USB then it called USB Tethering.
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Difference between USB Tethering and Mobile Hotspot :
| USB TETHERING | MOBILE HOTSPOT |
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| The internet speed obtained in connected computer is faster. | While the internet speed is little slow using hotspot. |
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Does it cost money to tether?
The cost of tethering is (technically) free, but that’s only if you don’t get caught. Many carriers don’t like tethering because you’re using the internet on a device that you’re not paying to access the internet on, which goes against the terms and conditions you agreed to when you signed your contract.
What is difference between tethering and hotspot?
A mobile hotspot is an offering by various telecom providers to provide localized wifi. With a hotspot, an adapter or device allows computer users to hook up to the internet from wherever they happen to be. … A tethering strategy involves connecting one device without Wi-Fi to another device that has Wi-Fi connectivity.
How can I get Wi-Fi without cell service?
If you have an Android device, you can enable tethering by heading to Settings > Network and Internet > Hotspot and Tethering > Wi-Fi Hotspot, then slide the toggle next to Wi-Fi Hotspot into the On position. iOS users need to go to Settings > Personal Hotspot and slide the toggle.
Is USB tethering same as hotspot?
In the context of mobile technology, connecting a mobile phone to a laptop using a USB cable is called tethering. … When internet tethering is done via Wi-Fi, it is also known as a mobile hotspot. Fig. 1: Tethering refers to literally tethering your phone to the computer through USB to act as a USB modem.
What is tethering device on iPhone?
Tethering is a super-useful feature of the iPhone. Tethering lets you use your iPhone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to provide internet access to a laptop or other Wi-Fi-enabled devices like an iPad or iPod touch. Tethering isn’t iPhone-only; it’s available on many smartphones.
How do I use tethering?
How to tether an Android smartphone or tablet
- Go to Settings > Connections.
- Tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
- Tap Mobile Hotspot.
- Note the network name and password.
- Toggle Mobile Hotspot On.
- Using the device you want to connect with, scan for the Wi-Fi hotspot network, and enter the password when prompted.
What data does tethering use?
Hotspot data is consumed whenever a connected device uses a smartphone’s internet connection. USB, Bluetooth, and WiFi can be used to tether devices to a mobile phone for internet access. Transfering locally-stored files between a cell phone and laptop over USB will not consume hotspot data quota.
Can you tether Android to iPhone?
You can’t pair your phone with any other phone. There are a few apps in the app store that permit photo sharing or game playing by bluetooth, but this is only iPhone to iPhone. You can only tether your phone to a computer if tethering is supported by your carrier and provisioned on your account.
If you’re out and about and there’s no free Wi-Fi available, you can use your iPhone’s internet connection on another device, like a laptop or tablet. This feature is called “Personal Hotspot” on the iPhone (also known as “tethering”), and you can use it over Wi-Fi or USB.
What You Need to Know About Tethering
RELATED: How to Tether Your Android Phone and Share Its Internet Connection with Other Devices
First of all: not every cellular carrier includes this feature in every plan. If your cellular data plan doesn’t allow for tethering, you may not see the Personal Hotspot option at all on your iPhone’s settings screen. You may have to pay extra to gain access to it.
Second, it’s important to remember that when you use your iPhone as a data connection, you are using your mobile data plan and as such, if you have a data cap, then it will count towards that. If you have unlimited data or a large cap, then this might not trouble you, but you’ll otherwise want to be mindful of what you’re using you computer for when connected to your iPhone as a hotspot.
Even if you have unlimited data, there’s a good chance you have a limited amount of tethering data — or, at least, high-speed tethering data. Your carrier may charge you extra if you need more tethering data. Check your cellular plan for more details about your plan’s hotspot, or tethering, capabilities.
Lastly, Wi-Fi tethering will also drain your phone’s battery more quickly. If possible, connect your iPhone to a power source–or plug it into your laptop via USB cable–while tethering. Be sure to disable the hotspot when you’re not using it, too.
There are three ways to connect to your iPhone and use its data connection: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB. When you turn Personal Hotspot on, it will allow you to use any of these three options–you don’t need to alter any settings.
First, open the Settings app and tap “Personal Hotspot” to access the Personal Hotspot settings.
Before you do anything else, you can (and should) tap “Wi-Fi Password” to change the password of your hotspot. Without a strong password, anyone within range could potentially connect to your phone. So, you should add a strong password here even if you don’t plan on connecting via Wi-Fi, since turning Personal Hotspot on will broadcast the Wi-Fi network regardless.
When that’s done, you can turn Personal Hotspot on using the switch along the top of the Personal Hotspot settings.
Next, it’s time to connect to your hotspot on your laptop using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB.
Connect to Your Hotspot Over Wi-Fi
The most familiar (and common) way to connect to your iPhone is over Wi-Fi. To do so, you just connect to it like you do any Wi-Fi access point, whether you’re using a Windows PC, Mac, iPad, or any other device. Just select your iPhone from the list of Wi-Fi networks.
If you’re connecting for the first time, you’ll need to enter the password you assigned earlier.
If all goes well, you should have internet on your laptop or other device.
When you or anyone else is connected to you iPhone’s Personal Hotspot, a blue bar will appear along the top and show you how many connections there are.
Connect to Your Hotspot via Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and USB are faster than Bluetooth, but you’d prefer to use Bluetooth to connect to your hotspot, you can do that too.
On Windows
To connect via Bluetooth from a Windows computer, first click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray and select “Join a Personal Area Network”.
Next, click “Add a Device” in the upper-left corner.
Choose your iPhone from the resulting screen and click “Next” to continue.
Like any other Bluetooth connection, you’ll be shown a pair code on your computer and your iPhone. Compare the two passcodes, and if they are the same, tap “Pair” on your iPhone’s screen and “Yes” on the Windows pair screen.
Allow your Windows machine to install the necessary files on your system.
Once finished, you can right-click on your iPhone to connect it as an access point. You’re ready to surf the Internet, check e-mail, chat, and so on.
On a Mac
On a Mac, open head to System Preferences > Bluetooth, find your iPhone in the list, and click “Pair” next to your iPhone.
You’ll be shown a pair code on your Mac’s screen and on your iPhone.
If the codes match, tap the “Pair” button to confirm the connection.
Now, from your Mac’s menu bar, click the Bluetooth symbol, highlight your iPhone in the list, and click “Connect to Network”.
You’ll now be able to access the Internet through your iPhone’s Bluetooth connection. When you want to disconnect, click the Bluetooth symbol once more, choose your iPhone, and then “Disconnect from Network”.
Connect to Your Hotspot with a USB Cable
Connecting via USB is by far the easiest method to tether your phone. As long as you have your Personal Hotspot turned on, all you need to do is plug your phone in with a USB cable and you should be good to go.
On our Windows’ network adapters, we can see we’re connected via “Apple Mobile Device Ethernet”.
On our Mac, we can see in the Network settings that our iPhone is connected through our USB connection.
Which Method Is Best?
Of all the methods, USB is the fastest but most inconvenient, requiring your iPhone to be physically connected to the computer. Still, it’s super simple to set up, requiring zero configuration.
Using Speedtest.net and conducting some basic tests, we saw speeds on our own personal mobile data connection 3.7mbps down, 4.3 up, with around a 60ms ping time.
Bluetooth is more secure than Wi-Fi, but the slowest of the three, also requiring the most configuration, though once it’s done, you don’t have to worry about it again.
We saw speeds around .8mbps down, .8 up, and again, 60mg ping times.
Wi-Fi will be the most popular way of connecting, but is insecure if you don’t use a strong password–so make sure you set one. It’s also very easy to connect to, needing only to enter said password once, and almost as fast as USB.
Overall, speeds for our Wi-Fi hotspot were 3.7mbps down, 2.7mbps up, and 30ms ping times.
With that said, unless you want to tether your phone to your computer with a USB cable (which gets you the added benefit of charging the battery), Wi-Fi is clearly the clear choice for most of your hotspot connections. There’s little reason to choose Bluetooth due to it’s slow speeds, unless of course, that’s your only choice available–like if your Wi-Fi adapter is acting flaky and you can’t find a USB cable.
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