Having problems connecting iPad 2 to iPhone hotspot.

As the title suggests, my iPad will not connect to my iPhone hotspot.  I keep receiving an  "Unable to connect" error. The link symbol is showing up when I search for available networks, but no connection happens. I have tried to forget the network and re-add it, same error. I don't know enough to go fiddling further with settings. I have read about changing the settings when using a modem router but unsure if the fixes there are relevant when using iPhone as a hotspot. Any guidance would be appreciated.

The hotspot works through Bluetooth. Switch the personal hotspot on in your iphone first  You  will then need to enable Bluetooth on your iPad and disconnect your wifi. You should then see your iPhone in the Bluetooth connections on the ipad and can pair with it from there.
Took me ages to work this out for myself. I only have a wifi iPad too. 
Good luck again!

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