How to Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Start .

   It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
   
   You can also press the ⊞ Win key to open Start.
   
   On Windows 8, place your mouse in the upper-right corner of the screen, then click the magnifying glass icon.
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   Step 2: Type command prompt into Start.

   Doing so will bring up the Command Prompt icon., It's at the top of the page.
   
   If you're using a laptop with a trackpad and no mouse buttons, tap the trackpad with two fingers instead of right-clicking. , This option is in the right-click drop-down menu.
   
   If you don't have the Run as administrator option, you can't create a Wi-Fi hotspot. , Doing so will open Command Prompt., This command will display information to help you confirm that your computer can create a hotspot with Command Prompt., If you see "Yes" here, your computer supports the Hosted Network feature, which is what allows you to create a Wi-Fi hotspot.
   
   If you don't see "Yes" here, your computer can't create a wireless hotspot through Command Prompt. , Make sure you replace the "NETWORKNAME" and "PASSWORD" text with what you want your hotspot's name and password to be., This will turn on your Wi-Fi hotspot., Now that your hotspot is live, you'll need to share its availability in order to connect to it., Doing so will search your computer for the Control Panel app., It will appear at the top of the Start window., It's in the middle of the page., You'll find this option near the top of the page., It's a link in the upper-left side of the window., You'll find it near the top of the "Change adapter settings" window., It's at the bottom of the drop-down menu., This option is at the top of the window., It's at the top of the window., This option is in the middle of the page., It will be something like "Local Area Connection * #"., Your wireless hotspot should now be accessible by any nearby devices.
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   Step 3: Right-click Command Prompt.

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   Step 4: Click Run as administrator.

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   Step 5: Click Yes when prompted.

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   Step 6: Type NETSH WLAN show drivers and press ↵ Enter.

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   Step 7: Look for "Yes" next to "Hosted network supported".

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   Step 8: Type the following code into Command Prompt: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=NETWORKNAME key=PASSWORD and press ↵ Enter.

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   Step 9: Type NETSH WLAN start hostednetwork and press ↵ Enter.

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    Step 10: Exit Command Prompt.

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    Step 11: Open Start and type in control panel.

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    Step 12: Click Control Panel.

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    Step 13: Click Network and Internet.

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    Step 14: Click Network & Sharing Center.

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    Step 15: Click Change adapter settings.

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    Step 16: Right-click your current connection's name.

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    Step 17: Click Properties.

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    Step 18: Click the Sharing tab.

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    Step 19: Check the "Allow other network users to connect..." box.

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    Step 20: Click the box below the "Home networking connection" heading.

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    Step 21: Click your hotspot's name.

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    Step 22: Click OK.

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