IPad cant connect to personal hotspot

I can see my personal hotspot on my iPad Wi-Fi list, but my iPad is not succeeding to connect to my iPhone. (I can see it turning on and on)
Any Help?
Thanks,
Amnon

iOS: Understanding Personal Hotspot
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4517
Use Bluetooth to tether your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
http://www.macworld.com/article/1159258/bluetooth_tethering.html
How to Connect an iPad to an iPhone Via Bluetooth Tethering
http://techtips.salon.com/connect-ipad-iphone-via-bluetooth-tethering-25472.html
 Cheers, Tom

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