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BY MAURO HUCULAK
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016 at 4:08 pm EST
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Windows 10 includes a feature called "Hosted

Network" that allows you to turn your computer
into a wireless hotspot, and this guide we'll show
you how to do it.
Whether you're connecting to the internet using a wireless or
wired adapter, similar to previous versions, Windows 10 allows
you to share an internet connection with other devices with a
feature called "Hosted Network".
Hosted Network is a feature that comes included with the Netsh
(Network Shell) command-line utility. It's was previously
introduced in Windows 7, and it allows you to use the operating
system to create a virtual wireless adapter something that
Microsoft refers to "Virtual Wi-Fi" and create a SoftAP, which is
a software-based wireless access point.
Through the combination of these two elements, your PC can
take its internet connection (be it an ethernet connection or
hookup through a cellular adapter) and share it with other
wireless devices essentially acting as a wireless hotspot.
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In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to

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supports the feature, how to
congure and enable a wireless Hosted Network, and how to
stop and remove the settings from your computer when you no
longer need the feature.
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To follow this guide, you'll need to open the Command Prompt

with administrator rights. To do this, use the Windows key + X
keyboard shortcut, and select Command Prompt (Admin).
How to check if your wireless adapter

supports Hosted Networks in
Windows 10
While some adapters include support for Hosted Network, you
will rst need to verify your computer's physical wireless adapter
supports this feature using the following command:
NETSHWLANshowdrivers
If the generated output shows Hosted network supported: Yes,

then you can continue with the guide. If your wireless adapter
isn't supported, you could try using a USB wireless adapter that
supports the feature.
How to create a wireless Hosted

Network in Windows 10
Creating a wireless hotspot in Windows 10 is relatively
straightforward don't let the command line scare you. Simply
follow the steps below to congure a wireless Hosted Network:
1. While in Command Prompt (Admin) enter the
following command:
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NETSHWLANsethostednetworkmode=allow
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ssid=Your_SSIDkey=Your_Passphrase
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Where the SSID would be the name you want to

identify your wireless network when trying to connect
a new device, and the passphrase is the network
security key you want users to use to connect to your
network. (Remember that the passphrase has to be at
least 8 characters in length.)
2. Once you created a Hosted Network, enter the
following command to activate it:

NETSHWLANstarthostednetwork
How to share your internet

connection with a Hosted Network in
Windows 10
Up to here, you created and started a Hosted Network in your
Windows 10 PC. However, any wireless capable device won't be
able to access the internet just yet. The last thing you need to do
is to share an internet connection using the "Internet Connection
Sharing" feature from a physical network adapter.
1. Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power
User menu, and select Network Connections.
2. Next, right-click the network adapter with an internet
connection this could be a traditional Ethernet or

wireless network adapter select Properties.
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Note: In Network Connections, you should now see a

new our new Microsoft Hosted Virtual Adapter which
is labeled Local Area Connection* X, and with the SSID
name.
3. Click the Sharing tab.
4. Check the Allow other network users to connect through this
computer's Internet connection option.
5. Next, from the Home networking connection drop-
down menu select the Microsoft Hosted Virtual

Adapter.
6. Click OK to nish.
At this point, you should be able to see and connect any wireless
capable device to the newly created software access point, and
with access to the internet.
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If you want to temporary stop allowing other devices to connect

wirelessly through your computer, you can type the following
command in the Command Prompt and hit Enter:
NETSHWLANstophostednetwork
At any time, you can just use the start variant of the command to
allow other devices to connect to the internet using your
computer as an access point without extra conguration:
NETSHWLANstarthostednetwork
Similarly, you can also use the following command to enable or

disable a wireless Hosted Network:
NETSHWLANsethostednetworkmode=allow
NETSHWLANsethostednetworkmode=disallow
How to change a Hosted Network

settings in Windows 10
In the case you want to change some of the current settings,
such as SSID or network security you can use the following
commands:
NETSHWLANsethostednetworkssid=Your_New_SSID
NETSHWLANsethostednetworkkey=Your_New_Passphrase
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the current
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There are two commands to view the Hosted Network settings

on your computer:
The following command shows the mode and SSID name in use,
max number of clients that can connect, type of authentication,
and cipher:
NETSHWLANshowhostednetwork
And the following command will also reveal the current network
security key among other settings, similar to the previous
command:
NETSHWLANshowhostednetworksetting=security
How to disable a wireless Hosted

Network in Windows 10
While the setup of a wireless Hosted Network in Windows 10 is
not very complicated, Microsoft doesn't make very
straightforward to remove the congurations when you no longer
need the feature.
Although you can use the stop or disallow commands, these
actions won't eliminate the settings from your computer. If you
want completely delete the Hosted Network settings in Windows
10, you'll need to modify the Registry.
Important: Before you change anything settings on your
computer, it's worth noting that editing the Windows Registry can
be a dangerous game that can cause irreversible damages to
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your system if you don't know what you are doing. As such, it's
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a full backup of your system or at
least System Restore Point before proceeding with this guide.
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1. Open the Start menu, do a search for regedit, hit Enter, and click
OK to open the Registry with admin rights.
2. Scroll down the following path in the Registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\services\wlansvc\parameters\hostednetworksettings
Right-click the HostedNetworkSettings DWORD key,
select Delete, and click Yes to conrm deletion.
3. Restart your computer
4. Open to the Command Prompt and use the following
command:
NETSHWLANshowhostednetwork
You will know that you have successfully deleted the
settings when the Settings eld reads Not congured.
5. Make sure you turn off "Internet Connection Sharing"
in the physical network adapter that was sharing the

internet with other devices. Use the Windows key + X
keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu, and
select Network Connections.
6. Right-click the network adapter, and select Properties.
7. Click the Sharing tab.
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8. Uncheck the Allow other network users to connect
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9. Click OK to complete the process.
Things you need to know

Although the wireless Hosted Network feature in Windows 10
allows you to implement an access point solution to share an
internet connection with other devices, it's not meant to be a
solution to replace a physical wireless access point.
Also, there are a few things you want to consider. For example,
wireless speeds will dramatically be reduced compared to the
rates provided from a physical access point. Perhaps it would
not be a big deal for internet browsing, but downloading or
transferring big les could be an issue for some users.
You also need to consider that your computer needs to be always
turned on to act as a wireless access point. If the computer
enters into sleep, hibernate, or restarts, your wireless hotspot will
stop working, and you will need to start manually the feature
using the NETSHWLANstarthostednetwork command.
You cannot run a SorftAP and ad hoc at the same time on
Windows. If you need to create a temporary network connection
between two computers, setting up ad hoc will turn off SoftAP
you can run one or the other, not both at the same time.
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Wireless Hosted Network is a nifty feature in Windows can be a

great tool to have for when you need to create a wireless access
point on the go. It won't match the performance of a physical
wireless access point, but it can be useful for many unexpected
scenarios like having one wired ethernet connection and
several devices you want to get online. It's not a replacement for
the real thing, but in a sticky situation, it can be just the x you
need.
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Jaffer Alawi
While this is not very complicated, it would be awesome if a toggle

switch was added toWindows 10 to enable it for supported wireless
adapters so it can be easily turned on and off.
Other than that, this is a great step-by-step guide and should come in
hand when I need it. Thanks!
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Achike Da
Again, I ask. Why is it so complicated? Why not an easy toggle like

the mobile phone
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Axmantim
Probably because it's FAR FAR less used. More often

someone would use a mobile device as a hotspot since PC's
without any LTE capibilities would need either a wireless or
wired connection anyway.
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Deamion
I understand where you are coming from here, but I

nd it hard to believe Microsoft would nothave the
time to make a simple toggle in Win10. Look at all the
Win10 LTE tablets.
Plus it would be helpful to use your PC's WiFi to share
your connection so you don'tkill your phone's
battery.
Oh, and I know this oneis a stretch, but it would also
help Microsoft withgetting Win10 in to cars.
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Axmantim
Did you forget to read? It says right in the

article it was part of Windows 7. Since you
clearly think you're a better journalist, why
don't you start your own news site and leave
this one.
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Axmantim
Read carefully. How does the article imply that

it's only a Windows 10 feature if it specically
states it was introduced with Windows 7?
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Axmantim
No, it's YOU who does not get it. What is the
relevent version of Windows right now? 10.
What will 200,000,000 people be searching for
how to do things on their shiny new OS.
Windows 10 users. Would you rather them say
"How to turn your Windows PC into a wireless
hotspot"? That wouldn't work because not all
versions support it. How about make the title
"How to turn your Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, Server
2008 R2, and Server 2012 into a wireless
hotspot, if and only if you have a network
adapter that supports this feature and have
administrative access" Would that be an
acceptable title for you? Should Mobile
Nations contact you for every title from now
on to make sure they are acceptable to you
and never mind that they need to get articles
out that are relevent to today's users that
might be searching for this information. Try
this, copy and paste the article title into bing
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and see the results. This article is about 4 links

down. Now remove
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moron if you don't understand that the people
that write these articles don't do this for free,
and the way the get paid is through web
trac. If no one can nd the article, no trac,
no money. So for once in your life, get your
head out of your a$$.
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Axmantim
How about this, all things aside, since you can't

form a rebuttal without twisting around what I
say. If the article bothers you so much, and
many of them do on here, why continue to
visit this site. Do you have nothing better to
do? Me personally, I'm laid up in bed from
surgery, so I have a legit excuse. So what's
yours, troll? Unemployed and bored? Jealous?
Can't really think of more at the moment.
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Ahy Nonimous
I like your response to smart asses like kevin.

All too often, authors of articles try too hard to
tolerate trolls like this clown. Well played.
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Achike Da
please guys, can someone help. i followed every step

correctly until the end but under 'properties' i don't have a
"Home networking connection drop-down menu". There's
no drop down menu for me to select my local area
connection. any solutions?
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Programmerman
The network you're connected to is not the right

prole (probably set to public).
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Richie Vk
I have the same issue. My network set to

private now. Did all the steps but when I go to
share the option to switch to the new network
is not available? Any advice on how to correct
that thanks!!!
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John McIlhinney
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I'm guessing that it's because networking on a PC is far

more complex than on a phone.
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one interface and it's always the same whereas on a PC
there are all manner of interfaces and possibly more than
one on the same machine. I'm sure that it could be done
but the fact that it would be implemented differently to the
phone, be more complex and probably not used nearly as
often is why it hasn't been done yet I'd imagine.
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hacer619
You can just put the commands in notepad and save the le in .bat
format. One le to start (start.bat) and one to stop (stop.bat). Just
make sure you run them as admin
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DekDhamecha
The command can be set as Environment Variable that is

easy to access by short name.
E.g. start = netsh wlan start hostednetwork
stop = netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
and so on.
To run, open Command Prompt with Administrator and just
type %start% to start hostednetwork or %stop% to stop
hostednetwork.
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Ananthu07
Here is an alternative, download mHotspot app. Works for me ;)
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Microsoftjunkie
Nice tip to the ones that did not know. Been using this for awhile.
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rory753
my windows rt lumia 2520 tablet had internet sharing as an option,

either in settings, or straight in the charms. Since RT was dead, i
ditched the tablet(sort of regretably, but not really). it was super easy
to share the internet with it. i assumed this was a feature in windows
8.1, and not limited to rt. did it go away in windows 10?
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FarStrider2001
There was nothing for it. The only thing that was transferred was
the ability to manage wireless broadband devices like usb sticks
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nrwood
Been using this since windows 8, but I made a bat le to turn it off or
on with a pause between them
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TheMelonOfWater
That is what Windows Central should do instead of creating

complicated steps like this. It should just be "Put this code into
notepad,save it as .bat, and run it."
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Carlos RJ
I've been using this feature to play Halo CE through LAN with my
classmates :v
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Samy Shubham
What this has to do with Windows 10. The process in Windows 8 was
the same. Couldn't they just bring Internet Sharing option from phone.
I was hoping MS would save us from trouble.
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FarStrider2001
Well like it or not not all client adapters support this. & youd think
intel would've xed up their dashboard app by now. But till then
there's Connectify
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eehsun
I've been experiencing some issues with the hostednetwork since I

installed 1511 (maybe it's an issue with my setup or it's a bug, I don't
know). The issue is that after a couple of hours, although the hotspot
is still active and other devices are able to connect to it, they cannot
access the Internet. The workaround I've been using involves (i)
stopping the hostednetwork, (ii) disabling and reenabling the Wi-Fi
adapter, (iii) restarting the ICS (internet connection sharing service),
and nally (iv) starting the hostednetwork again. This workaround
consistently resolves the connection loss issues for me. Just thought
I'd share.
Tip: you can type "netsh wlan start/stop host" instead of the full
'hostednetwork' commands to save time, the command is still
recognized
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fourbadcats
Very nice write up. Thanks
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Rastko Koprivica The First
On Linux you don't have to go to the terminal to activate this. It's

easier.
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Same on Windows where you can use an app called connectify

So stop this Linux prejudice especially when you're on a Microsoft
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eehsun
To be fair Connectify is pretty crappy and limited (at least it

was the last time I tested it.)
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HidingTrouble
Not do something in the terminal? How un-Linux of you :)
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Magnicus
You say "You cannot run a SorftAP and ad hoc at the same time on
Windows." which implies the exsistence of a 'ad hoc' option. However I
tought that ad hoc was removed from Windows in faviour of this new
SoftAP functionallity and that you now can only created a SoftAP and
now longer true ad hoc networks, where everyone isdirectlt talking to
everyone else.
Or do you only mean that you cannot be joined to an ad hoc network
and run a SoftAP at the same time? I do know how to join an ad hoc
network after someone else has created it but I do not know how I
could create one. Everything I could nd gave me the impression that
it is no longer possible since Windows 8(.1) and therefore I have been
using the SoftAP function as described in this article instead.
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Loco5150
Yes, why there just isnt a button for this? Its ridicilous and stupid.
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Hoekie
Making something to easy realy makes people stupid. Think about

it. This is realy simple. Just a couple of command lines that you can
copy paste.
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aXross
It used to be bit easier in Windows 7, then for some reason they

removed the UI in Windows 8 and even now we have to dig
through the command prompt to activate this.
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Shantek
Curious how many people actually use this? Wouldn't be a very big
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Curious how many people actually use this? Wouldn't be a very big
percentage of computers that would have wireless cell coverage? I
know I'm always going the other way WINDOWS
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Hoekie
Actually most of my collegues have been using this for ages.
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l33tuc
Can also be useful as a temporary WiFi extender... When I moved

house, before my broadband was connected, I found I could access
a free hotspot, but only in one awkward corner of the house... Set
this up on my laptop in that corner, and hey presto free (slow) WiFi
throughout most of the house. :)
EDIT: Obviously don't go using this for online banking or whatnot,
it's not very secure, but if you just want iPlayer or whatever, saves
you some mobile data.
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Orlando Parkinson
Mi windows 10 doesn't support hosted network
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Hoekie
Incorrect. Your network adapter will bethe one that does not
support a hosted network.
Read the article one more time.
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Sh0nky
I've been doing this for a couple of years. Works awlessly.

I use task scheduler to run a batch le at login.
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dandrayan
I tried to do this the other day on my Surface Book, only to be

massively disappointed by the fact that it's not supported by the driver
at this time. :(
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brucexli
shame it doesn't work on Surface
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tbleong
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It was really easy to do this in windows 7, i.e. by setting up a wireless

ad hoc network through the network WINDOWS
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center.
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when Microsoft removed (or rather hid) the function in Windows 8 and
above.
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Adrian Gell
Thank you for this. I'd tried setting this up once and found that it
disabled on reboot but maybe I overlooked something. Might have
been running 8.1 though. Either way, I'll give it another shot
Scenario where this is helpful: My grandfather's retirement community
has a mesh WiFi network which for privacy is set to prevent wireless
clients from communicating directly (no normal LAN behavior). So no
simple wireless printing. This should avoid the alternative of switching
between the printer's direct wi and mesh WiFi that has Internet. If I'm
successful I'll owe Mauro a beer.
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Jim Bob4
Worked on surface pro 3 with 8.1 does not work with W10....wth?
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Nilesh Jagnade
Thanks...
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kz_m
Someone should make an app for this..
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Akhil rockstar
There is Connectify.
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bhavneet1996
I use Virtual Hotspot :p
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gerrymad
You could also just install the UC Browser and then click the Launch
Virtual WiFi button in the toolbar. One step and you're done.
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Jeevan Kumar Majji
thanks for the info.
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I'm sure Microsoft can take advantage of the Windows 10

"convergence" on desktop/mobile and bring Internet Sharing over to
the Desktop to replace this mess. Thanks for the guide though!
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Akhil rockstar
Well no need to do these complicated things. Just download

Connectify on your PC and it would automatically do all your required
congurations. The free version can be used to share Ethernet as wi-
or just as a Wi repeater. Much easier this way.
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Abhishek Yadav1
Oh!is this complicated?connectify free has limitations and pro's

crack is hard to nd.Save the command once in a batch le and set
a task scheduler for it to start at login and then you are done
forever.
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ks_yeoh
I just upgraded my work laptop in my oce to WIndows 10. And my

oce's WIFI is a bit out of range from my desk. So, this tutorial is
perfect since my laptop is connected to LAN and now I can use the
WIFI on my phone. Thanks for the tutorial.
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Abhishek Yadav1
Well some oems' included it like my vaio pc had one. One question
cant we create an ad hoc connection in 8,8.1,10?was it possible only
with 7??
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Adrian Gell
Yes, ad hoc was removed in 8. I recall some security warnings

about it in prior versions and always assumed it was related. I
recall an article about why the "Free Public Wi" ad-hoc SSID had
gone rather viral. If memory is correct, a critical mass of computers
were set to remember and automatically connect, that they would
run into each other, start the network, and attract new curious
users who would also save the setting, etc.
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absad
+5 well written and straightforward
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Debjyoti Gorai
Why there is no settings in control panel or settings app for it instead

of using CMD to activate or disable it ?
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"It's not a replacement for the real thing, but in a sticky situation, it can
be just the x you need."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkmV9mnUTC4
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Sarim Ashra
I always use the same steps.. It's awesome trick to start hotspot
without any third party software..
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proeprtyrudra11
Thanks a lot for the blog post.Really looking forward to read more.
Much obliged.
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ambhutta
Really help full but specied name and password is not working
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tzurp
I made a simple app for this the other day. It's called WiToggle and it
gives you full controlof your wi. Download here (64 bit only):
http://1drv.ms/1XbtqHG
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Raja Doraisamy
This blog is very useful, Windows 10 is really awesome and having

good touch interface and I liked it very much. Instead of using
connectify, this is awesome option in Windows 10.
http://www.chennaicrackersonline.com/crackers-online-shopping.
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eecuraj2
I have a windows 10 PC with wired ethernet LAN connection. I followed

all mentioned steps for creating wireless hosted network which got
created successfully. But thereafter when the command for starting
the hosted network was given, a message "The hosted network
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Updated link fo WiToggle: http://1drv.ms/1Lq8j2Y
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Tech Geeker
Just install mHotspot. Free desktop app and takes only few Mb and
let's u choose password +username. And start hotspot in few clicks.
Plus, it does not use much cpu and ram
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I use OSToto Hotspot to build wi. It works great in my Windows 10

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How to turn your Windows

Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016 at 4:08 pm EST

Windows 10 includes a feature called "Hosted

In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to

To follow this guide, you'll need to open the Command Prompt

How to check if your wireless adapter

If the generated output shows Hosted network supported: Yes,

How to create a wireless Hosted

Where the SSID would be the name you want to

2. Once you created a Hosted Network, enter the

following command to activate it:

How to share your internet

connection this could be a traditional Ethernet or

Note: In Network Connections, you should now see a

down menu select the Microsoft Hosted Virtual

How to stop sharing an internet

If you want to temporary stop allowing other devices to connect

Similarly, you can also use the following command to enable or

How to change a Hosted Network

There are two commands to view the Hosted Network settings

How to disable a wireless Hosted

3. Restart your computer

4. Open to the Command Prompt and use the following

5. Make sure you turn off "Internet Connection Sharing"

in the physical network adapter that was sharing the

8. Uncheck the Allow other network users to connect

through this computer's Internet connection option.

9. Click OK to complete the process.

Things you need to know

Wireless Hosted Network is a nifty feature in Windows can be a

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While this is not very complicated, it would be awesome if a toggle

Again, I ask. Why is it so complicated? Why not an easy toggle like

Probably because it's FAR FAR less used. More often

I understand where you are coming from here, but I

Did you forget to read? It says right in the

Read carefully. How does the article imply that

and see the results. This article is about 4 links

How about this, all things aside, since you can't

I like your response to smart asses like kevin.

please guys, can someone help. i followed every step

The network you're connected to is not the right

I have the same issue. My network set to

I'm guessing that it's because networking on a PC is far

The command can be set as Environment Variable that is

Here is an alternative, download mHotspot app. Works for me ;)

my windows rt lumia 2520 tablet had internet sharing as an option,

That is what Windows Central should do instead of creating

I've been experiencing some issues with the hostednetwork since I

Very nice write up. Thanks

Rastko Koprivica The First

On Linux you don't have to go to the terminal to activate this. It's

Same on Windows where you can use an app called connectify

Posted via the Windows Central App for Android

To be fair Connectify is pretty crappy and limited (at least it

Not do something in the terminal? How un-Linux of you :)

Making something to easy realy makes people stupid. Think about

It used to be bit easier in Windows 7, then for some reason they

Actually most of my collegues have been using this for ages.

Can also be useful as a temporary WiFi extender... When I moved

Mi windows 10 doesn't support hosted network