iPhone Share Wifi with MacBook Via Bluetooth?

Question

My MacBook is unable to connect to a wireless network due to airport card issue. While I figure out how to fix/replace the card, is there a way to share my iPhone's connection to a wireless network with my MacBook (e.g. via Bluetooth)?

Solution

That all depends. If by "wireless network" you are referring to an EDGE (2G) or 3G/4G connection then it would be as simple as going in to your iPhone's settings and turning tethering on. However, in the much more likely scenario that you are referring to a Wi-Fi network then the answer is a simple "No" unless you are not afraid of jailbreaking your device. In case you are unaware, jailbreaking an iPhone is a very simple and completely legal operation that removes many of Apple's restrictions and allows the iPhone to run third-party apps. If you have jailbroken your iPhone then there are a number of apps that could do what you are looking for. I recommend MyWi, though I believe that PDANet would work as well.

Comments

[nadinCodeHat]

Thanks for your answer! Yes you were correct in assuming the latter scenario, a wi-fi network. I've heard of jailbreaking, but haven't done it. I'm glad MyWi or PDANet will work for this.

[Garrett]

If you are interested in jailbreaking your device, there is a good guide here that should help