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Will OTA (Over-the-Air) updates download when tethered?
I have a wifi-only iPad, and I understood (or, have heard) it will automatically download iOS system updates when connected to wifi.
Will iOS automatically download an OTA (Over-the-Air) update when ...
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iPhone 5 tethering, device hard to discover, normal or a problem?
I often use tethering now that it's enabled on Softbank network in Japan.
I normally use WIFI connection. The thing is, my iPhone 5 is usually hard to discover from my computer (Macbook Air). Normally ...
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Share Ethernet over Airport (Macbook PRO, Mountain Lion) to Windows XP - No DHCP
I'm not able to share network from Ethernet to WiFi (AirPort) on my 10.8.2 (MBP 13", 2012, MacBookPro9,2)
I'm able to create both protected and unprotected networks, and authenticate from Win XP. But ...
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WiFi or Bluetooth (or USB) for iPad Tethering
How do the three tethering options for the iPad compare in the following areas:
Range
Security
Speed
Power usage (both laptop and iPad)
I'm mainly looking for the difference between WiFi and ...
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2answers
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Limiting network access for individual applications, on a per-WIFI-SSID basis?
Today I am out-of-office and have to use my iPhone's tethering abilities to get my MacBook Pro online.
I have an online backup utility, CrashPlan, that immediately noticed that I had connectivity, ...
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1answer
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How to use Telnet with Personal Hotspot (tethering)?
I got the Personal Hotspot working great, with both USB and WiFi (on different computers/devices).
However, I am not able to ping or telnet the other computer. Both computers can ping the iPhone ...
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4answers
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Can IPhone 4 share WIFI over WIFI?
I'm going to location where my 3G will be pretty expensive. Can I connect my iPhone 4 to WIFI in hotel and share it for my laptop thru WIFI as well? That way I could save some money to not have to buy ...
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Is it possible to filter which applications can use my iPhone's Personal Hotspot?
Is it possible to filter which applications (in Windows) can use my iPhone's Personal Hotspot?
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What's fastest: iPhone 4 tethering with bluetooth, usb or the new hotspot feature?
I'm going to use the internet on a MacBook 5,2 and I have an iPhone 4 with iOS 4.3.1 and it's jailbroken (and using TetherMe), if it makes any differences.
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When is bluetooth tethering better than wifi tethering?
One of the features added in the iOS 4.3 update is the ability to tether to your iPhone via wifi in addition to the USB and bluetooth tethering that's been in iOS since 3.0. I understand the use case ...
