First generation iPad connection to iPhone 4s personal hotspot

Dear all,
I'm having troubles with the following configuration.
I have an iPhone 4s (iOS 5.1.1, modem firmware 2.0.12) which is sharing its internet connection via personal hotspot. This actually works (tested with a MacBook which is able to see the wifi network generated by the iPhone, and succesfully connects and browses the internet with no problems).
An iPad (first generation, iOS 5.1.1, modem firmware 07.11.01) sees the wifi network generated by the iPhone, but cannot actually connect to it. It responds with the message "Impossible to access to selected network". It's definietly not a password problem. Tried to turn off and on the wifi on both devices, and to turn off and on the personal hotspot on the iPhone. Tried to switch off and on both devices. Nothing worked.
Someone can help?
Thanks a lot,
Lozzi70

Hello timc340,
I recommend these two articles for you.
First Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4628?viewlocale=en_US
Then if that doesnt resolve the issue
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2756
Take care,
Sterling

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