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Is it possible to create Wireless Hot-Spot in your Laptop using CMD? How?

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Question added by Giovanni Taborada , Network Engineer , Amwaj
Date Posted: 2016/02/28
Mohammad Atif
by Mohammad Atif , 2 , Babagee communication services

using netsh

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=”bcs” key=”Pa$$w0rd”

where your ssid is network host and key is password for yuor secured network

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

 

 

ariane bequin
by ariane bequin , IT Technical Support , NCR Solutions Hospitality

yes, just follow the steps below.

 

1. run cmd command as administrator

2. type the command "netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=yourwifivirtualnamekey=Yourwifivirtualpassword

3. type the command to start broadcasting the wifi network "netsh wlan start hostednetwork"

- to stop the broadcast type the command "netsh wlan stop hostednetwork"

 

 

abduljabar alzant
by abduljabar alzant , IT Administrator , Anwar Mouj Alkhalij Contracting Group

Now-a-days internet connectivity has become one of the things that we need the most. It would be nice if we can use our computer's fast internet Connection. So guys the solution is Wireless Hosted Network. This concept of Wireless Hosted network was introduced in Windows 7. By using this feature we can easily create a virtual wireless adapter.To do this we only require a CMD(Command Prompt!) with Administrator privileges. And best of all you can connect to another WiFi when Hosted Network is running. This process describes some of the commands that are available only in Windows 7 or Windows 8 Ready PC.

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  1. Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 1<img alt="Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 1" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/a/a1/Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-1-Version-2.jpg/aid4139314-728px-Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-1-Version-2.jpg" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn"> 1 Run. Press the "Windows key" and "R" buttons at the same time. The Run window will pop up.  
  2. Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 2<img alt="Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 2" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/9/9b/Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-2-Version-2.jpg/aid4139314-728px-Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-2-Version-2.jpg" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn"> 2 Command Prompt. Type "cmd" in the box then hit "Enter" or OK. The Command Prompt will pop up, with Administrative Privileges.  
  3. Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 3<img alt="Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 3" src="http://pad1.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/e9/Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-3-Version-2.jpg/aid4139314-728px-Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-3-Version-2.jpg" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn"> 3 Device Check. Type netsh wlan show drivers in command prompt and press enter. It will show the output like the image. In the output Hosted network supported :Yes means that your computer supports hosted networks. Verify this.  
  4. Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 4<img alt="Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 4" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/d/dd/Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-4-Version-2.jpg/aid4139314-728px-Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-4-Version-2.jpg" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn"> 4 Create. Type netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspotname key=password in Command prompt. This will create a Hotspot but it is currently offline.  
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  6. Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 6<img alt="Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 6" src="http://pad2.whstatic.com/images/thumb/c/cd/Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-6-Version-2.jpg/aid4139314-728px-Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-6-Version-2.jpg" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn"> 6 Stop. Type netsh wlan stop hostednetwork in command prompt to stop the hotspot.  
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  8. Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 8<img alt="Image titled Create a WiFi Hotspot Using the Command Prompt Step 8" src="http://pad3.whstatic.com/images/thumb/e/ef/Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-8-Version-2.jpg/aid4139314-728px-Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt-Step-8-Version-2.jpg" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn"> 8 Internet. To share your internet connection on this hotspot go to the Network and sharing center and click on Change adapter setting. Here right click on the Connection that you use to connect to internet and select properties. In properties go to Sharing tab and check the box "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection and select the network connection name that is used by your hotspot.(For this check the Network Connection Window and look for Connection which says Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter). And save it. Now your inter net connection is shared. 

Romeo Espeleta
by Romeo Espeleta , Expert Server , APPLEBEES BAR AND GRILL RESTAURANT

1.  Press the "Windows key" and "R" buttons at the same time. The Run window will pop up.

 

2.Type "cmd" in the box then hit "Enter" or OK. The Command Prompt will pop up, with Administrative Privileges.

 

3. Type netsh wlan show drivers in command prompt and press enter.

It will show the output like the image.In the output Hosted network supported :Yes means that your computer supports hosted networks. Verify this.

 

4. Type netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspotname key=password in Command prompt. This will create a Hotspot but it is currently offline.

 

5. Type netsh wlan start hostednetwork in command prompt to start the hotspot you just created.

 

6.Type netsh wlan stop hostednetwork in command prompt to stop the hotspot.

 

7.  Type netsh wlan show hostednetwork to check the hotspot status.

 

8. To share your internet connection on this hotspot go to the Network and sharing center and click on Change adapter setting. Here right click on the Connection that you use to connect to internet and select properties. In properties go to Sharing tab and check the box "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection and select the network connection name that is used by your hotspot.(For this check the Network Connection Window and look for Connection which says Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter). And save it. Now your inter net connection is shared.

 

Type "cmd" in the box then hit "Enter" or OK. The Command Prompt will pop up, with Administrative Privileges. 

Type netsh wlan show drivers in command prompt and press enter.

Type netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspotname key=password in Command prompt. This will create a Hotspot but it is currently offline.

Type netsh wlan start hostednetwork in command prompt to start the hotspot you just created.

Type netsh wlan stop hostednetwork in command prompt to stop the hotspot.

Type netsh wlan show hostednetwork to check the hotspot status.

 

يست يستو
by يست يستو , Instrumentation & Calibration Technician , NEO Co

Answer is YES, 

To enable the Virtual adapter open the "Run" dialogue ("Windows key"+ "R")Then open the Command Prompt (type in "cmd" and click "Enter")Once CMD is open type in the following command:netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=Password keyUsage=persistentWhere "Hotspot" is the SSID (the name of your connection) and "Password" is the password locking the connection.Once this is done, you have enabled the Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter

Hagan Effiong
by Hagan Effiong , Head of Unit , Cross River State Information Communication Technology

it is very possible yes ....using Netsh Wlan

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