Using bluetooth to connect iPad to cable-connected macbook...

Does anyone know if it's possible to use bluetooth to connect an ipad wirelessly to the internet from the cable broadband connection on a macbook pro? its for my son who can't seem to use a wifi router in his student res...cheers, dean

There's a couple of ways to do it. Go to System Preferences>Sharing>Internet Sharing. Check the box. If the Mac is attached via WiFi, then the dropdown Menu has to say WiFi. If it's Ethernet, then ethernet. I know, obvious, but someone is going to ask.
Next check Bluetooth PAN. Now this wireless has a very short distance and can be interfered with by walls, other devices, etc. On the iPad go to Settings>General>Bluetooth and connect to the Mac.
The better way is for the Mac to be connected to ethernet, and share the WiFi, but you have to do what you have to do.
I hope this helps. The Bluetooth connection may require you to post a question on the iPad forum.

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