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ColleenS · 08-02-2011, 11:03 AM

I've also posted this under General Discussion, as I'm not sure which is the ocrrect forum for this question.

I'm not technologically advantaged, so I apologise if I use the incorrect technical jargon, but I do hope someone can help me.

Is it possible to us my BB8520 as a hotspot for my iPad2 Wi-Fi? I have changed my browser on the BB to a hotspot browser, turned on the Bluetooth and the wifi. I then searched for a device, and my BB picked up my iPad. I then tried via Bluetooth from my iPadto connect to my BB. My BB tells me that my iPadis trying to make a connection, and I accept the invitation. I then get a message on my iPad that reads: Connection Unsuccessful: make sure (name of my bb) is turned on and in range"

What am I doing wrong, or am I trying to do the impossible?

Thanks in advance for the help.

08-02-2011, 11:03 AM	#1
ColleenS New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Model: 8520 PIN: N/A Carrier: Cell C Posts: 3	Hot to use a BB8520 as a Hotspot Please Login to Remove! I've also posted this under General Discussion, as I'm not sure which is the ocrrect forum for this question. I'm not technologically advantaged, so I apologise if I use the incorrect technical jargon, but I do hope someone can help me. Is it possible to us my BB8520 as a hotspot for my iPad2 Wi-Fi? I have changed my browser on the BB to a hotspot browser, turned on the Bluetooth and the wifi. I then searched for a device, and my BB picked up my iPad. I then tried via Bluetooth from my iPadto connect to my BB. My BB tells me that my iPadis trying to make a connection, and I accept the invitation. I then get a message on my iPad that reads: Connection Unsuccessful: make sure (name of my bb) is turned on and in range" What am I doing wrong, or am I trying to do the impossible? Thanks in advance for the help.
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