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This is an article on how to create a Wi-Fi hotspot from your computer’s internet using the Command Prompt program. To do this, you must use an administrator account on the computer.
Steps
Create hotspot
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Open Start 
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. This is the option in the bottom left corner of the screen. You can also press the ⊞ Win key to open Start.
- On Windows 8, you would place the mouse pointer in the upper-right corner of the screen, and then click the magnifying glass icon.
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Type command prompt into Start. This will show you the Command Prompt icon.
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Right click 
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Command Prompt. This is the option at the top of the page.
- If you use a laptop with a trackpad but no mouse button, tap two fingers on the trackpad to perform a right-click.
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Click Run as administrator (Use administrator privileges). This option is available in the right-click menu that is currently displayed.
- If you don’t see the Run as administrator option, you cannot create a Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Click Yes when asked. The Command Prompt window will appear on the screen.
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Type NETSH WLAN show drivers and press ↵ Enter . This is a command that provides confirmation that the computer can create a hotspot using the Command Prompt.
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Find “Yes” next to “Hosted network supported”. If you see “Yes” here, your computer supports the Hosted Network feature – allowing you to create Wi-Fi hotspots.
- If you don’t see “Yes” here, your computer cannot create a Wi-Fi hotspot using Command Prompt.
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Enter the following code into the Command Prompt:
- Press ↵ Enter after entering the code. Remember to replace “NETWORKNAME” (Network Name) and “PASSWORD” (Password) with the name and password you want to create for the hotspot.
netsh wlan ''set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=NETWORKNAME key=PASSWORD
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Type NETSH WLAN start hostednetwork and press ↵ Enter . Here’s how to turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot .
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Exit Command Prompt. Now that your hotspot is up and running, you need to share it to be able to connect.
Network sharing
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Open Start
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and enter contrp panel . This is to search for the Contrp Panel application on your computer.
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Click Control Panel . This option displays at the top of the Start window.
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Click Network and Internet. This is the option in the middle of the page.
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Click Network & Sharing Center . You’ll see this option near the top of the page.
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Click Change adapter settings. It’s the link in the upper left corner of the window.
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Right click on the current name of the network connection. You’ll find this option at the top of the “Change adapter settings” window.
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Click Properties . This is the option at the bottom of the displayed menu.
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Click the Sharing tab. This option is at the top of the window.
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Check the box “Allow other network users to connect…” (Allow other users to connect…) . This is the option at the top of the window.
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Click the box below the “Home networking connection” heading. You’ll see this option in the middle of the page.
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Click the hotspot’s name. Maybe the name you see will be “Local Area Connection * #”.
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Click OK . Nearby devices can now connect to your Wi-Fi hotspot.
Advice
- Type netsh wlan stop hostednetwork into Command Prompt to disable hotspot.
Warning
- Creating a hotspot will make your network connection public. Use caution when doing this in a crowded place like an airport or a coffee shop.
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