Your iPhone 5 has a cellular data connection that you can use to download emails and browse the Internet.
However, a lot of Wi-Fi capable devices, such as laptops and some models of iPads, can connect to a wireless network and be given an IP address, but are incapable of establishing a connection to the Internet.
Fortunately, the iPhone 5 has a feature called Personal Hotspot that allows it to share its Internet connection with other devices.
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Sharing the iPhone Internet Connection with an iPad or Other Device
It’s important to note that this feature may not be available on all cellular carriers, or that some may charge an additional fee for using it. If you are unable to use the Personal Hotspot feature on the iPhone 5, then you need to contact your cellular provider and find out how to activate it on your cellular plan.
Any data being used by devices sharing your iPhone’s Internet connection will count against your monthly data allowance.
If you would like to find out more about using the Personal Hotspot feature on your iOS device, then our how to share Internet from iPhone article can provide you with that information.
Step 1: Touch the Settings icon.
Step 2: Scroll down and touch the Cellular option.
Step 3: Select the Personal Hotspot option.
Step 4: Move the slider to the right of Personal Hotspot from the left to the right. There will be green shading around the slider when it is turned on.
Take note of the network name listed, as well as the Wi-Fi password. This is the information that you will need to connect your other devices to the iPhone network.
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