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Q: Mac Pro hotspot problem (with iphone5)

My Mac Pro is being connected internet via Internet Dongle. Can i share hotspot from my Mac in this case?

i've tried to connect from my iphone5, i can connect (Device) but no internet coming through.

 

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i've just updated itune 11 and ios7. are these relate to this problem

my iphone5 is working fine with ipad's hotspot

 

 

i really dont know how to solve this problems, i've tried to search from internet. but cant find the right answers. please help me solve this problem.

i'm looking forward the reply from Apple communities. Thanks

 

Panda

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Sep 27, 2013 11:17 AM

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  • by Ingo2711,Helpful

    Ingo2711 Ingo2711 Sep 27, 2013 12:23 PM in response to Panda6002
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    Sep 27, 2013 12:23 PM in response to Panda6002

    As far as I understand the hotspot feature, you can only connect the computer to the mobile data account of your iphone, not the other way.

    You can connect your iPad to your iPhone's hotspot, check this article about it:

     

    Connecting other devices

     

    You can connect your devices to your iPhone, iPad, or iPad mini in the following ways:

    Mac or PCiPhone, iPad, or
    iPod touch    		Other Wi-Fi
    devices    		Connection tips
    Wi-Fi✓✓✓Wi-Fi hotspot turns off when no devices are connected. To automatically turn it back on, go to Settings > Personal Hotspot.
    Bluetooth✓✓ Ensure that the other Bluetooth device is discoverable, and useSettings > Bluetooth to pair.
    USB✓ Connect your iPhone or iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular to your Mac or PC using the USB cable that came with your device.

    The Wi-Fi network name or Bluetooth name is your device name. The Wi-Fi network is 802.11g/n capable using WPA2 encryption.

    iPhone 3GS can share a connection with USB or Bluetooth. iPhone 4 or later, iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular or later, and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular can share a connection using Wi-Fi, USB, or Bluetooth.

    While devices are connected to Personal Hotspot, the status bar will be blue and will indicate the number of connected users. The maximum number of supported connections may vary depending on your carrier or iPhone model.

    You cannot use your Wi-Fi connection for Internet connectivity while other devices are using Wi-Fi for Personal Hotspot. You can share only a cellular data connection; you cannot share a Wi-Fi connection.

     

     

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    Personal Hotspot lets you connect your computers and devices to the Internet using the cellular data connection on your device.

    ...

    copied from iOS: Understanding Personal Hotspot

  • by Panda6002,

    Panda6002 Panda6002 Sep 27, 2013 9:24 PM in response to Ingo2711
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    Sep 27, 2013 9:24 PM in response to Ingo2711

    Dear Ingo2711,

     

    Thank you very much for your advice and information.

    i'll give a try again. and hope it'll work this time

     

    Panda

  • by Ingo2711,

    Ingo2711 Ingo2711 Oct 5, 2013 3:19 AM in response to Panda6002
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    Oct 5, 2013 3:19 AM in response to Panda6002

    You're welcome