Bluetooth: How to Connect to the Internet with a Bluetooth-Enabled Phone

This document discusses connecting to the internet with a Bluetooth-enabled phone.

To set up your computer to connect to the Internet with a Bluetooth-enabled phone:

1. Choose your phone from the Bluetooth status menu in the menu bar.
2. Open the Network pane of System Preferences.
3. Choose "bluetooth modem" from the Show pop-up menu.

Note: Make sure the "bluetooth modem" port is turned on in the Network pane of System Preferences. To do this, choose Active Network Ports from the Show pop-up menu, then select "bluetooth modem."

4. Enter your ISP information in the TCP/IP and PPP tabs.
5. Choose the model of your phone from the Modem pop-up menu in the Modem tab.

To connect to the Internet:
1. Choose Open Internet Connect from the Bluetooth status menu in the menu bar.
2. Choose "bluetooth modem" from the Configuration pop-up menu.
3. Click Connect.

Published Date: Oct 11, 2016