Have latest iPad 4 and latest iMac with OS Lion and have a wireless connection. iMac system preferences checked for internet sharing ethernet to wireless device. BUT iPad Safari cannot open page as unable to connect to internet. The iMac ethernet connection is via Cable and internet connection ok. Any advice as to how to connect the iPad correctly. I've tried re-start after checking all settings are correct.
IPad 4 cannot connect to internet using iMac wireless
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Related Solutions
Try checking out the iPhone: Trouble Shooting Personal Hotspot article. Specficially the USB Trouble Shooting information.
If you are using USB to connect your computer to Personal Hotspot and you are unable to get an Internet connection, check your computer's network settings. You may need to adjust your computer's network settings to disconnect and reconnect the USB Ethernet interface.
Open System Preferences > Network. Locate and select the Ethernet adapter listed, and then click the gear icon and choose Make Service Inactive. Then choose Make Service Active:
I was able to get it to work by restarting everything -- computer, iPad, router, and cable modem.
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Best Answer
If you haven't already follow the instructions at http://support.apple.com/kb/PH3853
And this thread discusses a variety of configuration problems that some people have had http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1192376