Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

Apple iPad (3rd generation)

iOS 5

Use tethering - Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

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You can use your device to create an internet connection from a laptop or desktop. Follow these instructions to use tethering.
You need to set up your device for internet to use this function. Click here for information on how to set up your device for internet.

You need to activate data connections before you can use tethering. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.

Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5
Step 1 of 7

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 7

Connect device and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket at the bottom of your device and to your computer's USB port.

Step 3 of 7

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 4 of 7

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Personal Hotspot.

Step 5 of 7

Turn on tethering

Press the indicator next to Personal Hotspot to turn on tethering.

Step 6 of 7

Turn on tethering

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

Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5
Step 7 of 7

Establish connection

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

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 5

Connect device and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket at the bottom of your device and to your computer's USB port.

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.
Press Personal Hotspot.

Turn on tethering

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

Establish connection

An internet connection from your computer via your device is automatically established.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from your computer.
Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

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