Internet Access on an Airplane

Airplane mode turns off the iPhone radio transmitters to avoid interfering with aircraft operation. In some regions, where allowed by the aircraft operator and applicable laws and regulations, you can turn on Wi-Fi while airplane mode is on, to:

Send and receive email

Browse the Internet

Sync your contacts and calendars over the air

Stream YouTube videos

Get stock quotes

Get map locations

Get weather reports

Purchase music and applications

For more information, see “Airplane Mode” on page 138.

VPN Access

VPN (virtual private network) provides secure access over the Internet to private networks, such as the network at your company or school. Use Network settings to configure and turn on VPN. See “Network” on page 143.

VPN can also be automatically set up by a configuration profile. See “Installing Configuration Profiles” on page 18. When VPN is set up by a configuration profile, iPhone may turn on VPN automatically whenever it’s needed. Contact your system administrator for more information.

Using iPhone as a Modem

You can use iPhone 3G or later as a modem to connect, or tether, your computer to the Internet. You can connect iPhone to your computer using the Dock Connector to USB Cable, or via Bluetooth.

Note: Additional fees may apply. Contact your carrier for more information.

Tethering works over the cellular data network. You can’t share a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. If you have a 3G connection, you can make and receive phone calls while tethering.

Note: To use iPhone as a modem with a Mac computer, it must be running Mac OS X version 10.5.7 or later.

Set up a tethering connection:

1In Settings, choose General > Network > Internet Tethering.

2Slide the Internet Tethering switch to On.

3Connect iPhone to your computer:

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