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Bluetooth PAN has a self-assigned IP address

I've been trying to connect my MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2012) to my iPhone to use the phone as a hotspot. Bluetooth hooks up just fine, but when I look Settings / Network / Bluetooth PAN, it says "Bluetooth PAN has a self-assigned IP address and will not be able to connect to the internet." I'm running macOS High Sierra with all updates applied.

I can connect my iPad Pro to the phone just fine to access the internet, so the hotspot is set up and working OK.

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X El Capitan (10.11.6), Thunderbolt display

Posted on Jul 28, 2018 12:10 PM

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Posted on Jul 30, 2018 1:34 AM

You don't need to use Bluetooth to do that. Just connect to the iPhone's "personal hotspot" by selecting it in your Mac's Wi-Fi menu.

Refer to How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support. Then, Learn how to use Instant Hotspot on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

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Jul 30, 2018 1:34 AM in response to TexanInParis

You don't need to use Bluetooth to do that. Just connect to the iPhone's "personal hotspot" by selecting it in your Mac's Wi-Fi menu.

Refer to How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support. Then, Learn how to use Instant Hotspot on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

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Jul 30, 2018 1:34 AM in response to John Galt

Well, when I looked at my WiFi list, my phone didn't show up. But when I tried it just now, there it was! I've done a restart since the last attempt, so maybe that fixed it. Thanks.

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