If you are still unable to tether your iPhone: Continue to the advanced windows troubleshooting steps. The built-in Windows troubleshooter can diagnose most network problems. Run the built-in Network troubleshooter by following the steps:.
Firewalls can occasionally cause tethering issues by blocking incoming connections. Be sure to re-enable the firewall with an exemption for your iPhone device if successful. Leaving your firewall off could leave your computer exposed to vulnerabilities.
Like firewalls, malware-protection software may prevent iPhones from tethering. Check your specific antivirus software for directions on turning it off. Leaving your firewall off could leave your computer exposed to malware. Outdated USB drivers can occasionally cause issues with iPhone tethering.
We're here to help! Related articles. Select Wi-Fi. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned On. The Wi-Fi network that you are connected to will say Connected under its name. Press the power button on the side of the range extender and make sure the indicator lights on the front turn off.
Wait ten seconds. Press the power button again and make sure the power light on the front turns on. Wait one minute for the range extender to start back up fully. Tap Recent Apps at the bottom of the screen.
Either tap the X or swipe to the side to close an app. Hold down the power button on your Android device. A prompt will appear on-screen. Select Restart. If the Restart option doesn't show up, tap Power Off instead.
Press and hold the power button to turn the device back on. If the menu doesn't show up, continue holding the power button until the device will turns off. Open the Play Store. At the top, choose the three bars on the left of the search line. Choose Update All. Open Apps on your Android device.
Look for the TP-Link Tether app. Tap and hold the app's icon until you see the Uninstall option show up at the top side of the screen. Drag the icon over the Uninstall option until the icon turns red and release it. You will be asked whether you want to uninstall the app. Tap OK to confirm. Launch the Play Store on your smartphone. Select the search bar at the top. Trying another USB cable is also a good idea if you have one to hand.
If you're plugged into a USB 2. Alternatively, just try a different one. You never know if the USB port is faulty. Restart everything: Rebooting your PC or laptop and restarting your phone might not be the solution to everything, but it's surprising how often it can fix something.
Try it out in this case to see if your Windows tethering problem is fixed. Run Windows Troubleshooter: Windows Troubleshooter may not always work, but when it does, it can save a lot of headaches. To fix that:.
If that doesn't work, try repeating the process, but instead of selecting Search automatically Update Windows and your device: If specific driver updates don't fix the problem, a general Windows, Android, or iOS update might do the trick. If none of the above works, you could always go the wireless route. You can setup your phone as a Wi-Fi hostpot and tether your laptop or desktop wirelessly. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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