How to use your iPhone 3G as a modem (tethering)

Posted on fredag, august 07, 2009 @ 17:45:54 by david

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Finally after a LONG time of waiting, I have now downloaded an update from NetCom through iTunes that allows me to use my iPhone as a modem for my MacBook Pro.

How I set up my iPhone for tethering, or to be used as a modem

Since the 4th of August, this feature has been available from NetCom. Today is friday the 7th, so I am a bit slow :)

Note: Downloading the latest update for iPhone 3.0.1, should also include this update from NetCom. I had already updated my iPhone to version 3.0.1 before the 4th of August, so this Tethering update from NetCom did not show up.

iPhone: Troubleshooting Internet tethering

Connecting iPhone to a Mac as a modem over USB

Note: Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later is required. More on System requirements for Internet tethering.

1. Plug in iPhone via USB
2. iTunes will start automatically, possibly start synching.
3. iPhone: Go to Settings > General > Network > Internet Tethering and switch it on.
   
     
4. Select the iPhone from the list of Network services
   If you do not see the iPhone as an option, go into System Preferences > Network and select the Ethernet (with parentheses) and Make Service Inactive and then Active again from the gear icon at the bottom.

Connecting iPhone to a Mac as a modem over Bluetooth

Pairing an iPhone to a Mac over Bluetooth

Assuming your machine has Bluetooth installed and active. More information if you are having trouble connecting the iPhone via Bluetooth.

1. Bluetooth Setup Assistant: On my MacBook Pro, I opened the Bluetooth Setup Assistant by selecting the Bluetooth Icon from the menu bar at the top. Then select "Set Up New Device" and then "Mobile Phone".
   If you don't see the icon, open System Preferences > Bluetooth Preferences and select "Show Bluetooth status in the menu bar."
   
   
   
   
   
2. Bluetooth on iPhone: I went into Settings > General > Bluetooth and since it is turned on and "Discoverable" then my Phone shows up in the list on my Mac, so I clicked on Next.
   
    
   
   
3. Bluetooth Setup Assistant: The Setup Assistant finds information about the Bluetooth device like what services are available after they are connected. So then I clicked Next.
   
   
4. Enter Security Code: Up comes an 8-digit code to enter in on the iPhone, Next > then select the services, Address Book shows up, Next.
   
   
5. Done. Use with Address Book and for Personal Area Network
   
   
   

Connect to the Internet using the iPhone, after pairing over Bluetooth

Setting up a Bluetooth Internet Connection (Mac OS X 10.5 Help)

1. Click the Bluetooth Icon in the menu bar, and choose Connect to network using name to the iPhone.
2. iPhone will display the blue bar across the top. You will also see a blue bar at the top when you unlock the phone as well.
   
    

Connecting iPhone to Windows Vista as a modem over USB

1. Plug in the iPhone using the USB cable.
2. The iPhone driver will start installing automatically.
3. When the driver is finished installing, go into Settings > General > Network > Internet Tethering and switch it on.
4. Done.