Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7

Apple iPad (3rd generation)

iOS 7

I can't use tethering on my tablet - Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7

Cause 1 of 1: Your computer and tablet haven't been set up for tethering correctly

You need to set up your computer and tablet correctly before you can use tethering.

Solution: Set up your tablet and computer for tethering.

Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7
Step 1 of 8

Install iTunes

Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.

Step 2 of 8

Connect your tablet and computer

Start the program iTunes on your computer.

Step 3 of 8

Connect your tablet and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

Step 4 of 8

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 5 of 8

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Personal Hotspot.

Step 6 of 8

Turn on tethering

Press the indicator next to"Personal Hotspot" until the function is turned on.

Step 7 of 8

Turn on tethering

If this is the first time you use the function:
Press Wi-Fi and USB Only.

Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7
Step 8 of 8

Establish connection

An internet connection from your computer via your tablet is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.

1 Install iTunes

Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.
Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7

2 Connect your tablet and computer

Start the program iTunes on your computer.
Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.

3 Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.
Press Personal Hotspot.

4 Turn on tethering

Press the indicator next to"Personal Hotspot" until the function is turned on.
If this is the first time you use the function:
Press Wi-Fi and USB Only.

5 Establish connection

An internet connection from your computer via your tablet is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.
Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 7

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