How to Use an iPad As a Wireless Router Tether

Use your iPad as a wireless Internet modem.

You can set up wireless tethering with your iPad, as long as you have a Wi-Fi + 3G model. If you have only the Wi-Fi model, tethering won't be possible. Setting up wireless tethering is relatively simple, but your iPad 3G device must be jailbroken. If you are not familiar with jailbreaking, it's a process that unlocks the full features of your iPad, letting you download apps that are not typically available through the Apple App Store.

Things You'll Need

• Jailbroken iPad

Instructions

1. Turn on your iPad unit and go to the Home screen. Tap the "Cydia" icon. Cydia is a directory of repositories for non-approved iOS applications.

2. Go to the "Search" section and type "MyWi" into the search field. Tap the "Go" button.

3. Select the "MyWi" listing, tap the "Install" button in the upper right corner of the screen, then tap "Confirm" to install. Once the app is finished installing, tap the "Restart Springboard" button.

4. Press the "Home" button to return to the Home screen. Tap the "MyWi" icon to launch the app.

5. Tap the "Wi-Fi" icon or second icon from the left on the top menu bar. Move the "Wi-Fi Hotspot" slider from "OFF" to the "ON" position. Wireless tethering is now enabled on the iPad and you should point your other device or computer to the name listed under the "Hotspot Name" section.

Tips & Warnings

• The MyWi app on both the iPhone and iPad lets you change the hotspot name and security settings, as well as set up advanced Wi-Fi configurations. You should use these features if you want an encrypted wireless connection or desire to change the default name of the modem.

References

• Cult of Mac; MyWi 4.0: Create a Wireless Hotspot on Your iPad [How To]; Jose Gutierrez; July 2010