Some users, after updating iOS, were surprised to find that in the settings modem lost. To return a lost option on an iPhone or iPad, you will need APN data, username and password, which can be obtained from the operator.

Unfortunately, APN data, username and password, are not the same for all mobile operators and often depend on a specific tariff plan.

How to turn on Personal Hotspot on iPhone or iPad

1 . Launch the application Settings on an iOS device.
2 . Follow the path cellular -> Cellular data network. In iOS 10, this path is slightly different − cellular -> Data Options -> Cellular data network.
3 . To sections Cellular Data and Modem Mode enter data APN, Username and Password corresponding to your operator (some of them are listed below).

For example, for MTS Belarus:

APN: mts
Username: mts
Password: mts

5 . Reboot your iOS device (sometimes you don't need a reboot).

In this article, we publish the most common operator settings required to activate the function. Modem Mode on iPhone and iPad.

If Modem Mode appeared in the settings, however, the "distribution" of the Internet will not be carried out, it is necessary to clarify the data APN, Username and password from the operator in accordance with the tariff plan used.

Russia

Beeline / Beeline
APN: internet.beeline.ru
Username: beeline
Password: beeline

MTS / MTS Russia
APN: internet.mts.ru
Username: mts
Password: mts

MegaFon / MegaFon
API: internet
Username: gdata
Password: gdata

Tele2 / Tele2 Russia
APN: internet.tele2.ru

Password: leave blank

Ukraine

Kyivstar
APN: www.kyivstar.net
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

APN: www.ab.kyivstar.net
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

Life:) Ukraine
API: internet
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

Vodafone Ukraine

API: internet
Username: internet
Password: internet

Belarus

MTS / MTS Belarus
APN: mts
Username: mts
Password: mts

Velcom
Specify the APN data, username and password from the operator by calling 411 (free for Velcom users)

Life:) Belarus
APN: internet.life.com.by
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

If you have an iPhone and mobile Internet access, you can connect all your other devices to the Internet, such as computers, laptops or tablets. To do this, the iPhone has a modem mode function that allows you to quickly create a Wi-Fi access point and distribute the Internet to other devices.

This article will guide you on how to turn on hotspot mode on iPhone. The material will be useful for owners of all iPhone models, including iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6s and 7.

Step number 1. Turn on mobile Internet.

In order to enable tethering, you first need to allow your iPhone to access mobile internet. Therefore, first of all, you need to go to the "Cellular" settings section and enable the "Cellular data" function there.

Once Cellular Data is turned on, you can proceed to the next step.

Step number 2. Turn on the modem mode.

After access to the mobile Internet is enabled, you can turn on the modem mode. To do this, return to the main iPhone settings menu and go to the "Tethering Mode" section.

In this section of settings, you need to enable the "Modem mode" function. To do this, move the switch to the "On" position.

After turning on the modem mode, the iPhone will start distributing the Internet via Wi-Fi. In order to connect to the Wi-Fi network created by iPhone, use the network name and password, which are listed immediately below the "Tethering Mode" function.

If necessary, the password for accessing the Wi-Fi network can be changed. To do this, click on the "Wi-Fi Password" section and enter a new password.

Starting with iOS 7, Apple has redesigned its operating system for iPhone and iPad, adding many new features and completely changing the idea of ​​​​design. One of these innovations was the ability to turn iPhone and iPad Cellular (3G/LTE) into a wireless access point to distribute mobile Internet to other devices. In the system, this feature was called "Tethering Mode" and allowed you to connect using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or a USB cable.

But it may happen that after updating iOS, the "Tethering mode" parameter may disappear from the system settings and the mobile Internet on the device may disappear. It is not known why this happens, but as it turned out, this function can be returned - you just need to register the APN access point in the cellular settings. In this article, we will look at APNs for different mobile operators and tell you how to set up the Internet and return the ability to share it with other users on the iPhone.

How to enable "Modem mode" on iPhone or iPad and set up mobile Internet (we prescribe APN of mobile operators)

Step 1 Open the Settings app on your iOS gadget

Step 2 Select menu Cellular → Cellular data network.
On iOS 10 and 11 devices Cellular → In the Cellular data and Hotspot sections, enter the APN data, username and password for your mobile operator

Ukraine

Kyivstar
API: www.kyivstar.net or www.ab.kyivstar.net
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

Lifecell (life)
API: internet
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

Vodafone (MTS)
API: internet
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

3Mob (Utel, Ukrtelecom)
API: 3g.utel.ua
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

Russia

Beeline
API: internet.beeline.ru
Username: beeline
Password: beeline

Megaphone
API: internet
Username: gdata
Password: gdata

MTS
API: internet.mts.ru
Username: mts
Password: mts

Tele2
API: internet.tele2.ru
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

Tinkoff Mobile
API: m.tinkoff
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

Yota
API: yota
Username: yota
Password: yota

Belarus

MTS
API: mts
Username: mts
Password: mts

Life:)
API: internet.life.com.by
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

Velcom
API: vmi.velcom.by or wap.privet.by(subscribers of TP PRIVET, TP "Communication without obligations")
Username: leave blank
Password: leave blank

Step 4 Restart your iOS device

After the actions taken, the “Modem mode” item will appear in your settings, and the mobile Internet (cellular data) will also appear if it did not work before.

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This mode allows you to use the device as a router. When turned on, your iPhone or iPad can serve as an Internet access point for other devices. It can also distribute Wi-Fi for other smartphones.

Some users are not aware of this feature or cannot find where it is enabled. This article will provide instructions for activating this option and show you how to connect other devices.

How to enable hotspot mode

To activate this function, the gadget must have data transfer active over the cellular network. If it is disabled, then you will not be able to connect the device in modem mode. Therefore, the user, first of all, must check the activity of this setting.

Here, a few lines below, you can activate the desired mode.

If the user has both WiFi and Bluetooth disabled, the device will offer to run them so that it becomes possible to use the phone not only as a USB modem. Here you can change the password if you plan to use your smartphone as a router for a wireless network.

How to use devices as a modem

USB connection

First of all, on the computer on which you plan to use such a modem, you will need install Apple iTunes. The utility should be downloaded from the official page. If it is not installed, then the connection will not be established, the desired icon simply will not appear. After the program is downloaded and installed, you need to connect your iPhone to your computer using a proprietary cable.

When connecting for the first time, the smartphone will ask if the user trusts this computer. You must answer in the affirmative, otherwise you will not be able to use the phone as a modem.

After a short amount of time, a new one will appear in the lists of network connections, with the name " Apple Mobile Device Ethernet". Immediately after that, the global network on the device should work. You can also check and change properties in the list of network connections.

How to share WiFi from iPhone

If Wi-Fi is active at the time the mode is turned on, then the smartphone can be used as a distribution point for a wireless network. The network will be called iphone username. Other devices will only need to connect to it and enter a password randomly generated or provided by themselves.

After connecting, it will be possible to work on other devices in the same way as with regular wifi.

Tethering mode over Bluetooth

To use this type of connection, you first need to establish a connection between smartphone and laptop. You can do this in several ways: you can use devices and printers, you can click on the desired icon in the notification panel.

Next, you will need to connect these two devices. After that, on the iPhone you will need confirm connection and press " Create a couple". A window will appear on the PC that will inform you about the match of the secret code, it also needs to be confirmed. Next again you need go to network connections and click on the specified line.

It remains only to connect through a delicate device.

After that, the Internet on the computer should work.

How to use the feature on MacOS

Additional settings are required only for bluetooth. You should go to Bluetooth Pan and find your device there. After pairing, the Internet will appear on the PC. For WiFi, the sequence of actions is no different from that described in the previous part of the article. When connected via USB, everything will be configured automatically. If this does not happen, you need to go to " USB to iPhone' and uncheck the option ' Disable if you don't need it».

Can be used as a modem iPhone, it meets certain system requirements and uses the carrier's cellular connection.

How to use iPhone as a modem

The first step is to make sure cellular data is turned on and you have Internet access.

Then open the settings and look for there.

It happens that this function is not prescribed as a separate item in the settings in some versions of IOS. Then it is necessary go to cell phone and find modem mode there.

If the required item is not there, then it is necessary set modem settings on one's own.
Select "cellular data network" and find the modem mode there. The same data (APN, username and password) are registered here as in the Internet settings. We reboot the phone and the modem mode appears in the settings as a separate item.

There are three ways to use your iPhone as a modem

Connecting via Wi-Fi

The easiest way. You need to enable tethering and set a password, which will be entered by the person who is about to connect to your device. We find the network by the name of the device and enter the password.

If you did everything right, then your phone will start distributing Wi-Fi, a person who knows the password will be able to access it and on the phone at the top of the screen you will see the number of connected devices.

Connecting via USB cable

In order to access the Internet from a PC using a USB cable, you need to connect the Iphone to the computer, it is best to do this using the original cable, other cables may make an incorrect connection, or not make it at all, then an inscription will appear on the phone screen that this accessory is not supported.
When you insert the cable into the computer, the phone screen will ask you "Trust this computer?", answer yes to establish the connection. Required in Windows 10, 8 and Windows 7 Apple iTunes must be installed(can be downloaded for free from the official website), otherwise the connection will not appear.

Then find your iPhone in network connections and connect, the password is set in the phone.

Connection via Bluetooth

If you want to use your phone as a Bluetooth modem, you first need to add a device (pair) in Windows. Bluetooth, of course, must be enabled on both the iPhone and the computer or laptop.
Right-click on the Bluetooth icon in the notification area and select "Add a Bluetooth Device".

Then pair up. A secret code will appear on the screen of the phone and computer, if it matches, you need to confirm, then the devices will connect via Bluetooth.

After the pair has been successfully created, you need to connect to the Internet through the Iphone hotspot. To do this, go to the “devices and printers” menu on the computer, find the Iphone we need there, right-click and connect.

The phone will display “Modem mode”, indicating that the connection is correct. To carry out these operations, you may need an up-to-date version of iTunes, if your version is outdated, then you need to reinstall it. During the distribution of the Internet, the phone remains connected and has the ability to receive SMS messages and incoming calls. When talking, the Internet connection is interrupted and automatically restored after it ends.

But at the same time, you need to remember two things: when working in modem mode, the device discharges much faster, so after finishing work, you need to turn off the "Modem Mode" function, and you distribute your mobile traffic, do not overdo it, if you do not have unlimited Internet, of course. Billing is carried out according to the amount of information downloaded and transferred, which will quickly bring your balance to zero.

Enjoy using.