Apple iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4 can be used as a modem for a computer or laptop. To do this, you need to make some settings in the iOS operating system of your iPhone.
Instructions
Step 1
Apple iTunes must be installed on your computer. You can download the iTunes program for free on the official Apple website. To do this, follow the link: https://www.apple.com/ru/itunes/download/. On the iTunes download page, click the blue Download button, after which the download of the program distribution kit will begin. Once the program is downloaded to your computer, install it like any other software, accepting the terms of the license agreement
Step 2
Further, according to the rules of your mobile operator, you need to register the APN in the network settings. All settings are contained in the Settings app on the iPhone home screen. Go to settings, select "Network", sub-item "Data transmission".
Step 3
In the Internet settings, in the APN column, which is responsible for the access point, enter the following values:
- for Megafon - internet;
- for MTS - mts;
- for Beeline - internet.beeline.ru.
It is not necessary to enter a couple of username and password.
Step 4
After entering the APN, return to the higher level and use your finger to switch to the "on" position. data transmission in modem mode. A pop-up window will immediately appear, in which the iPhone will offer you a way to transfer traffic between the computer and the phone: "Bluetooth" or "USB only". Choose the second one and connect your phone to the computer using the original USB cable from the kit.
Step 5
As soon as the Apple iPhone is connected to the computer, a blue bar will appear on the top of the phone screen, indicating that the Internet connection is running and traffic is being transmitted to the computer. Also, this bar will display the operating time of the modem. It is recommended to use tariff plans with unlimited internet for the SIM cards of your mobile operator.
