Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 1: Link to MacBook
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Mobile phone technology has evolved to the point where users can connect wirelessly to the Internet whenever they want. It is now possible to use mobile phones with Bluetooth as a point of access for computers or laptops to the Internet, thereby allowing you to be online just as if you were using a wired Internet connection or a wireless signal from a router. Learn how to bind the Internet of your mobile phone to your laptop.

Steps

1. 1 Set up the Bluetooth connection of your mobile phone so that your phone is recognized by the laptop.
   • Enabling Bluetooth on your phone will allow it to send a Bluetooth signal to your laptop. long enough for the computer to recognize the signal and detect the phone.
2. 2 Click "Start" then "Control Panel".
3. 3 Select Printers and Other Hardware, then click Bluetooth Devices.
4. 4 Click Add, then follow the instructions on your computer.

Method 1 of 1: Link to MacBook

1. 1 Set up a Bluetooth connection on your phone.
2. 2 Open the Applications folder, click on Utilities, then select Bluetooth Setup Assistant.
3. 3 Select the "Mobile Phone" option.
4. 4 Follow the prompts and complete the tethering procedure.

Tips

• Bluetooth connectivity is very useful, but not required. You can also connect your mobile phone and laptop with a USB cable.
• There are several programs that you can use to connect to the Internet using mobile phones using a UMTS, GSM or GPRS connection. Some of them are free, others are paid annually. Search the Internet for the one that works for you.
• Windows PC owners will need to purchase a software bundle that allows Bluetooth device recognition and pairing.
• If you have paired your mobile phone and laptop, the computer will automatically detect the phone when you try to go online. You don't have to repeat the pairing process every time you want to connect to the Internet.
• Refer to your mobile phone user manual if you need instructions on pairing specific to your phone model.

Warnings

• Some carriers, such as Sprint or T-Mobile, may terminate your contract. It is highly recommended that you first check with your carrier for tethering restrictions.

What do you need

• Telephone with Internet access.
• Cellular provider's tariff plan.
• Bluetooth laptop, Bluetooth adapter or USB cable.
• Tethering software.