How to share my Apple iPad Internet connection with a computer

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Step 1 of 10

Connect the Apple iPad to the computer using the USB cable.

Connect the Apple iPad to the computer using the USB cable.Connect the Apple iPad to the computer using the USB cable.

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Step 2 of 10

Touch Settings.

Touch Settings.Touch Settings.

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Step 3 of 10

Touch Cellular Data.

Touch Cellular Data.Touch Cellular Data.

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Step 4 of 10

Touch Personal Hotspot.

Touch Personal Hotspot.Touch Personal Hotspot.

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Step 5 of 10

Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.

Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.

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Step 6 of 10

If you see this screen, touch USB Only.

>If you see this screen, touch USB Only.If you see this screen, touch USB Only.

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Step 7 of 10

The Apple iPad is now tethered.

The Apple iPad is now tethered.

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Step 8 of 10

On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.

On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.

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Step 9 of 10

Wait while the computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.

Wait while the computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.Wait while the computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.Wait while the computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.

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Step 10 of 10

Setup is complete. Click Close.

Setup is complete. Click Close.Setup is complete. Click Close.Setup is complete. Click Close.Setup is complete. Click Close.

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  1. Connect the Apple iPad to the computer using the USB cable.
  2. Touch Settings.
  3. Touch Cellular Data.
  4. Touch Personal Hotspot.
  5. Touch the slider to activate the Personal Hotspot.
  6. If you see this screen, touch USB Only.
  7. The Apple iPad is now tethered.
  8. On the computer, wait for the device drivers to install and then click Home network.
  9. Wait while the computer automatically applies the settings and connects to the network.
  10. Setup is complete. Click Close.
Applicable to:
All versions of: iPad Mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro.