Sunday, November 25, 2012

Learn how to share mobile internet connection between your iphone, ipad and other wifi devices

Ok so you signed up for a data plan on your iphone and now want to tether your ipad, and probably your desktop computer, to this little gadget. Now that may seem a little demanding wish but it is quite achievable. Thanks to iOS's 'personal hotspot' feature.

Personal hotspot feature is nothing but a way of converting your iphone or any mobile iOS device that is capable of having mobile internet connectivity via 3G or 4G or Edge networks in to a wireless router. Just like you have your linksys or any other wifi router.

Now before you underestimate the power of this tiny hotspot know this, it's damn easy and as efficient as any of those heavy duty and dedicated wifi routers.

Now before you proceed make sure that you have a data plan on your iphone. Also, beware that tethering can eat up a significant amount of your data (and hence $) so be sure to track your data usage. It's advisable to have an unlimited data plan if you know that you will be burning those bits in chunks.

Now lets get started:

On your iphone go to settings, then Personal Hotspot. Turn it on. Note down the name of your personal hotspot. It will be displayed on the same page where you turned on the personal hotspot. Next, and most importantly, set your password. NEVER create a hotspot that is not password protected. This is because anyone can hook on to your network and 'steal' your data, and that can come heavy on your pocket. Besides, there is also security risk involved.

Ok, the iphone part is done. Now let us hook the ipad to this network. On your ipad go to settings, then wifi. Under 'choose a network' locate the name of your iphone hotspot and click to connect. Enter the password and that is it!

If you cannot find the hotspot on your ipad try restarting both your iOS devices. Also, try changing rooms and shut off other wifi routers.

You can now connect any wifi device to this hotspot, including your laptop and desktop computers. It's that simple and easy.

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(DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this article are solely my own. I am neither a computer professional nor affiliated to any electronic company, whatsoever. Please consult your electronic professional for any clarifications on this subject. This material is copyright protected. Please avoid plagiarism)

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