Built-in Hotspot feature of Windows 7 to activate
Since Windows 7, it is possible to start on the prompt of a Hotspot. This feature must be enabled, but first of all, in principle. In the next step, you can rename the WiFi connection and protect it with a password.
- First run the command prompt (Start - > All programs - > accessories) as Administrator by clicking with the right mouse button on the command prompt and then "run As Administrator" select.
- To activate the Hotspot mode in General, type in "netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow" and confirm with [Enter].
- In the network connection (control panel > network and Internet > network connections) now emerges a new wireless network connection. You will see the name "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter".
Hotspot by enable command
Hotspot feature of Windows 7 configure
Now you can carry on with the configuration of your activated Hotspotes:
- To do this, enter "netsh wlan set hostednetwork ssid=NAME OF the HOTSPOTES key=PASSWORD keyUsage=persistent". After "ssid=" put the name of the Hotspot in the network environment should appear (Ex. Wi-Fi Hotspot). Behind the entry "key=" enter the password with the other devices to your Hotspot, can be connected. The encryption is WPA2.
Hotspot configure
Hotspot start and connect to the Internet
To start the Hotspot, type "netsh wlan start hostednetwork" in the command prompt. Now you can connect with other devices with the Hotspot, but the Internet you don't have a connection yet.
- So you can login with your Smartphone or Tablet to the Wi-Fi of your PC, you must first become the active connection to the Internet with the virtual Hotspot shared. You go into the network connection (p. o. 3. Point) and click with the right mouse button on the active LAN connection and select "properties".
- Click on the tab "sharing" and put a check mark in front of the entry "Other users in the network allow to use this connection to the computer's Internet connection". In the drop-down menu, select the Hotspot connection (i. d. R. "wireless network connection 2"). Case you are not sure which connection is meant to be, look into the 3. Point of the first paragraph.
- Confirm with a click on "OK".
Active Internet connection share
A device using the Hotspot to connect
To connect to a Smartphone or Tablet to the Hotspot and the Internet connection of the PC make use of, search for the device to Wi-Fi Connections. You connect to the Hotspot, by typing the password chosen. The password you need to type in only the first Time, then a connection is made automatically. Once you are connected, you can use the Internet connection of your PC with the mobile devices.
Shortcut for "Hotspot start"
Since you have to restart after every restart of the PC to the Hotspot via the command prompt with administrator privileges using the command "netsh wlan start hostednetwork", it is recommended to place a shortcut on the Desktop.
- Click with the right mouse button on the Desktop and select "New > shortcut".
- Enter in the field "location of the item" the command "netsh wlan start hostednetwork" and click "Next".
- Then enter the name of the link that the Hotspot can start (Ex. A "hot start") and confirm with a click on "Finish".
- You must run the shortcut on a permanent basis as an Administrator. To do this, click with the right mouse button on the shortcut and click "properties".
- In the tab "shortcut" click on "Advanced...". Finally, you put a tick in front of the entry "run As Administrator".
- Now you can start the Hotspot easily by double-clicking on the Shortcut. They want a shortcut to Exit, enter 2. Point "netsh wlan stop hostednetwork" to stop and name the link for example, in "Hotspot".
Create a Shortcut
Programs, the the Hotspot function will automatically activate
"Virtual Router" and "Connectify" are two very practical programmes that the Hotspot feature from Windows 7 to independently activate. After the Install you have to do is select the name of the connection, and create a password. These will be elected by a Kllick on the "Start Hotspot" the active Internet shared connection over Wi-Fi.
Hotspot using "Connectify" to create
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