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How to establish internet connection as wifi access point?

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Quick update that builds on ’s suggestions for : there are two practical approaches depending on your Windows version. Newer Windows (10/11) has a built‑in Mobile Hotspot you can turn on in Settings; older Windows (7/8) uses the “hosted network” (SoftAP) feature via netsh or a third‑party utility. Note that many small CodePlex projects from 2013 were later archived, so prefer current built‑in features or actively maintained tools. (devblogs.microsoft.com)

If you’re on Windows 10/11, use Settings → Network & internet → Mobile hotspot. Pick the connection to share (Ethernet, Wi‑Fi or cellular), Edit the network name/password if you want, then toggle the hotspot on. This is the simplest, most reliable route on those OS versions. (support.microsoft.com)

For Windows 7/8 or when you need command‑line control, create a hosted network (run Command Prompt as Administrator and use these commands):

netsh wlan show drivers
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid="MyHotspot" key="P@ssw0rd"
netsh wlan start hostednetwork

Check netsh wlan show drivers for the line Hosted network supported : Yes — if it says No, the adapter/driver won’t create the virtual AP. When started, share your Internet connection (ICS) from the internet‑facing adapter to the new Microsoft virtual adapter so clients get Internet. (learn.microsoft.com)

Troubleshooting notes: update the Wi‑Fi driver from the vendor, ensure the WLAN AutoConfig service is running, and disable conflicting virtual adapters (VPN miniports sometimes break hosted networks). Hosted networks require WPA2 and a proper driver; if the hostednetwork commands fail, the mobile‑hotspot UI (if available) or a small maintained app may be easier. (learn.microsoft.com)

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Can you clarify your question about WiFi and access points?

What are you trying to implement?

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Sorry for bad question
I want to turn my laptop to wifi hotspot

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Oh, ok.. I'd suggest you take a look at this software on CodePlex (Microsoft site).

They have software you can download to create a virtual WiFi hotspot.

Here's another one..

If you are planning on plugging in the computer to the wired network and then using your wireless as a hotspot, you do not need any additional software. You simply share the Wired connection and users will be able to connect to your wireless NIC in "ad-hoc" mode.

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