Most PC/Laptop users would be wondering how set up their laptop as a wireless hotspot. In-other words how to share your your PC/Laptop internet with other devices such as your smartphone or other devices.
Windows 7 and 8.1 PC owners have two methods to do this with different levels of expertise to set up. One of it requires you to download a free piece of software that does most of the procedure, however the other method will delve you into the command line of the PC/Laptop in question to set it up to share your connection.
METHOD 1
Tech enthusiasts have stated that Virtual Router method takes the simple elements of setting up a connection and brings them together in a program that is free to download and takes away all the hassle of creating a hotspot. Download here.
On completion of the download of the software, it immediately shows you the option to give the network a custom name (SSID) as well as a password that can be changed at any time. Afterwords a simple clicking of 'start virtual router' will let the software work its magic. Devices connected will be listed along with its IP address and MAC address to allow you keep tabs on everything that is going on.
Whilst it isn't comparable with an actual Wi-Fi connection from a router, it will suffice you if you don't have a router. All you need for this a USB dongle, and you will be able to connect every smartphone and tablet in your household to your Laptop.
METHOD 2
You can also set up a wireless router on your Windows 7 or 8.1 PC by using the command line method.
As a Laptop user you need to run an elevated command line to get to the correct page and this is easily done. First off press Windows+R at the same time to reveal the Run box. Here type in 'tskmgr' to open up the Task Manager. Navigate to File, then Run new task. In the text field type in 'cmd' and then check the box next to Create this task with administrative privileges.
When it opens, type in the following command:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=MyNet key=MyPassword
Replace 'MyNet' with a name you want to use for the custom network, and 'MyPassword' with a password that is hard to guess. Press enter to create it and then type in the following text:
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Press enter again to start it up.
Lastly, go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Centre > Change Adapter Settings, right click your internet connection and select Properties. Select the Sharing tab and then check 'Allow other network users to connect…' and pick the virtual Wi-Fi adapter name you just created.
The two methods are very useful ways to get a Wi-Fi connection to other devices around the home if you don't have a router and set up takes just minutes regardless of the program you decide to use.
Microsoft will likely introduce a dedicated wireless hotspot to the desktop version of Windows 10 later this year, as the mobile version will certainly have one.
Source: Techradar
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