I'm trying to use my hotspot from my iPhone for my laptop and it won't connect?

The computer is a Dell Latitude D600 and I'm using a D-Link plug in. The phones Wi-Fi is showing up but when I click connect, it says "Windows is unable to connect to the selected network. The network may no longer be in range. Please refresh the list of available networks, and try to connect again."
It shows full service on both the phone and computer and the phone is right next to the computer. Any ideas?

Do you have a Bluetooth chip in the computer to connect to the phone?

I've found Bluetooth chips (Dell brand, even) on eBay to upgrade my laptop (a D630) and I've found USB plug-in Bluetooth adapters for a little higher price (but a lot easier to install - no need to get under the keyboard).

I've never used a cell phone as a hotspot - but I would expect there to be some kind of connection - and if the Wi-Fi isn't working, then a tethered connection or a Bluetooth connection would be another option.

The dialog box that appears should display a list of networks that are available in your area, along with information about security and the signal strength. If it isn't displaying any Wi-Fi networks, check that the drop-down list at the top is set to All. Select one of the networks and click Connect. And check the settings.

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