Connect Iphone to Netbook by bluetooth

[jimbouk]

Has anyone succesfully managed to connect a netbook (Samsung N210) in this case running Windows 7 to a 3GS Iphone via bluetooth?

I keep on being told peripheral driver missing, but can't find one anywhere, tried installing itunes, but that still does not fix it.

Any thoughs welcomed?

[UncappedTag]

What are you trying to do via bluetooth?

[jimbouk]

Ideally I want to be able to use the tethering function, using the Iphone to provide internet access. I have it working perfectly on my XP laptop....

[UncappedTag]

hmmm I see. I would not know on that front as I tether with the USB cable.

[br d]

UncappedTag said:

hmmm I see. I would not know on that front as I tether with the USB cable.

Me too and it works flawlessly every time. Why would you need to do it via bluetooth which just introduces another level of variables?

[bigdods]

I always assumed you couldnt use the iphone 3GS as a modem but only because I had one for 30 minutes then found it couldnt communicate via bluetooth data to my tomtom satnav (it could only make calls) so I had to send it back and go back to my old Nokia phone.

[jimbouk]

Why would I want to use bluetooth rather than the cable? one less cable to remember to carry around and far simplier having the iphone in a pocket rather than sitting on the desk in front of you attached by a cable.....

Not a major issue, just frustrating that I cannot get it to work!

[andywaterfall]

Or jailbreak it & use MyWi...

Then you can use your iPhone's 3G for your netbook via cable, bluetooth, or WiFi.

HTH