IPad mini gps

Hi,
I'm currently using ipad mini but I have problem to use ipad mini as gps. I do not have data plan with ipad mini and iphone but i can use the gps function in iphone by using the portable wifi, the problem is I cannot use gps in ipad mini by using the same wifi. Can i know what should i do with setting or ipad mini cannot use as gps?
Thanks,
Chew Theng

Look at the "location" section of the following specs:
http://www.apple.com/ipad-mini/specs/
From a previous post:
A mini-education...
GPS signals are separate from and completely unrelated to both the Internet and the cellular telephone network. GPS signals come directly from the GPS satellites. They provide signals that allow GPS receivers to calculate latitude and longitude information. Navigation software then takes that latitude/longitude info and converts it to land mass, roads, bridges, highways, buildings, etc.
Most navigation software stores the maps right in the iPad/iPod/iPhone but a disadvantage is that the maps must be periodically updated (perhaps once every two years). The Internet is not required to use the system but it is required to update the maps.
Some navigation software gets the maps from the Internetand requires an Internet connection to function but an advantage is that the maps are always up-to-date.
The WiFi+3G/4G iPad and the iPhone both have a GPS receiver. The WiFi-only iPad and the iPod do not and these devices require an accessory.

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