Apple iPad (4th generation) (iOS7)

Apple iPad (4th generation)

iOS 7

I can't use my tablet as a Wi-Fi hotspot - Apple iPad (4th generation) (iOS7)

Cause 2 of 2: Your tablet hasn't been correctly set up as a Wi-Fi hotspot

You can't use your tablet as a Wi-Fi hotspot if your tablet hasn't been set up correctly.

Solution: Set up and use your tablet as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Step 1 of 7

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 7

Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Personal Hotspot.

Step 3 of 7

Turn on personal hotspot

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

Step 4 of 7

Turn on personal hotspot

If this is the first time you use the function:
Press Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Step 5 of 7

Enter password for personal hotspot

Press Wi-Fi Password.

Step 6 of 7

Enter password for personal hotspot

Key in the required password and press Done.

Apple iPad (4th generation) (iOS7)
Step 7 of 7

Establish connection

Do the following on the device which is to connect to your personal hotspot:
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your tablet on the list.
Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish a connection to your tablet.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.

1 Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.
Press Personal Hotspot.

2 Turn on personal hotspot

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

3 Enter password for personal hotspot

Press Wi-Fi Password.
Key in the required password and press Done.

4 Establish connection

Do the following on the device which is to connect to your personal hotspot:
Turn on Wi-Fi.
Find the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
Select your tablet on the list.
Key in the password you selected in step 3 and establish a connection to your tablet.
When the connection is established, you can access the internet from the other device.
Apple iPad (4th generation) (iOS7)

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