Apple iPad Air 2

Apple iPad Air 2

iOS 8.1
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Use tethering

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You can use your tablet to create an internet connection from a laptop or desktop. To use tethering, you need to set up your tablet for internet.

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.
Step 1 of 6

1. Connect tablet and computer

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

Before you connect your tablet and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.
Press Settings.
Step 2 of 6

2. Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.

Press Personal Hotspot.
Step 3 of 6

2. Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Personal Hotspot.

Press the indicator next to
Step 4 of 6

3. Turn on tethering

Press the indicator next to "Personal Hotspot" to turn on the function.

Press WiFi and USB Only. An internet connection from your computer via your tablet is automatically established.
Step 5 of 6

3. Turn on tethering

Press WiFi and USB Only. An internet connection from your computer via your tablet is automatically established.

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Step 6 of 6

4. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1. Connect tablet and computer

Connect the data cable to the socket and to your computer's USB port.
Before you connect your tablet and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

2. Find "Personal Hotspot"

Press Settings.
Press Personal Hotspot.

3. Turn on tethering

Press the indicator next to "Personal Hotspot" to turn on the function.
Press WiFi and USB Only. An internet connection from your computer via your tablet is automatically established.

4. Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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