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Quick Tip – How to tether an iPhone to a computer or laptop

Working remotely? Do you require an internet connection but don't have access to a Wi-Fi hotspot or USB dongle?

Tethering allows you to use your iPhone and the data plan provided by your carrier (ie. Telstra, Vodafone etc) as a modem to go online.

Requirements

  • An iPhone – this acts as a 'modem' for your internet access.
  • iPhone's cable – to connect your phone to the machine.
  • A working USB port on your machine – the iPhone/iPod USB cable will need to connect to the machine here.
  • A desktop PC or a laptop – to access the internet.

Set up

1. Connect the cable to the USB port on the machine, and connect your iPhone to the cable.

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2. Unlock the phone, and select ‘settings’ icon on the phone.

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3. Drill into the general tab of the settings.

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4. Locate the network settings.

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5. Turn on internet tethering.

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Browsing internet pages on your laptop should now load up as per usual. Please note that this will only work if the iPhone in question has a sim-card with an active data plan. Be warned that carriers may also charge an extra fee when tethering devices, so please check with your provider before setting up the tether.

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