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MacBook not connecting to Hotspot: Wi Fi symbol shows exclamation

Hello,


I am having issues connecting my MacBook Pro to my hotspot via my iPhone 10. When I try to connect, it doesn’t even ask for my hotspots password and just gives me a Wi Fi symbol with an exclamation on it. At the time of attempt, my iPhone has 2 bars of cellular signal. Can someone explain why this is occurring?


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Nov 21, 2022 07:55 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2022 01:24 AM

my iPhone has 2 bars of cellular signal.

Try first to optimize the range of the mobile network, see this Apple article:

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

 

See this Apple article: How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad

How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

  • Call your carrier or stop by and ask them to make sure that you can use Personal Hotspot with your plan.
  • Settings -> scroll to Personal Hotspot.

 

See also -> If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) – Apple Support (UK)


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Raicya
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Nov 22, 2022 01:24 AM in response to Leviathan_Emperor

my iPhone has 2 bars of cellular signal.

Try first to optimize the range of the mobile network, see this Apple article:

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

 

See this Apple article: How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad

How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

  • Call your carrier or stop by and ask them to make sure that you can use Personal Hotspot with your plan.
  • Settings -> scroll to Personal Hotspot.

 

See also -> If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular)

If Personal Hotspot is not working on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) – Apple Support (UK)


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