I have symbol "remote modem" when using wifi at home. why?

Two of our family iphones have symbol "remote mode" (in the top right) when using wifi at home. They both have connection to the same network as other devices. At other devices all is ok and we have standard "wifi" symbol. Why this can happen?


One iphone 13 Pro

One iphone 11 Pro Max


Posted on Mar 1, 2023 6:46 AM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2023 8:52 AM

That 2 iPhones are connected to the internet through the Personal Hotspot of another iOS device.


More info about Hotspot:

How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad

How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Share your internet connection from iPhone

Share your internet connection from iPhone - Apple Support (IN)


For Wi-Fi connection, see the following Apple articles:

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network

If your iPhone or iPad won't connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support


Turn Hotspot -> OFF.

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Mar 1, 2023 8:52 AM in response to volchek1

That 2 iPhones are connected to the internet through the Personal Hotspot of another iOS device.


More info about Hotspot:

How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad

How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Share your internet connection from iPhone

Share your internet connection from iPhone - Apple Support (IN)


For Wi-Fi connection, see the following Apple articles:

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network

If your iPhone or iPad won't connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support


Turn Hotspot -> OFF.

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I have symbol "remote modem" when using wifi at home. why?

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