2 Min Wifi Hotspot Guide On Windows Using CMD

Hey friends, in this article I’ll show how to Create Wifi Hotspot in windows 8/8.1 and Windows 7 using CMD. As sharing internet has become a necessary need of every individual.This guide will help in you in each and every step.Before starting let me give you small introduction about two important term which we’ll be using more often ie, Wifi Hotspot. This is a trending topic as it let you share internet or wireless data with other device in a certain diameter. Now first let me clear the term Wifi and Hotspot.These both are different terms but used collectively.
Hotspot is a physical location which provide you access to internet that means one can access data in a certain diameter(range).
Wifi is a wireless technology which enable computer to interact with other computer in a network.

Two Methods For Creating Wifi HotSpot In Windows 7/8/8.1

1. Setup Wifi hotspot in Windows Using CMD [ Without software].
2. Create Hotspot for Windows Using Software.

I prefer first option as using command prompt is fun and we don’t need any software for this purpose.If you are not comfortable With CMD than you can try Wifi hotspot in windows using Software. And those who want to work with CMD, keep reading.
Before starting, I suggest to restart your PC/laptop as to avoid any unwanted failure or situation which may hinder your process. Though it’s not necessary but precaution should be taken.

Requirement For Making HotSpot On Windows 7/8/8.1 PC

1. Wireless Virtual Network Adapter ( Wlan Card ).
2. Internet Connection ( Obvious).
3. Wifi enabled device for access this network. ie ( Smat phone or Laptop)

keep your wifi active else you will get error like “resources are not in proper state…”

For Quick reference you can watch 2 min video

Wifi Hotspot For Windows 8/8.1 and  7 Through CMD

Step 1 : Open Command Prompt as administrator.This could be done from windows task bar else from your desktop press window + x and select cmd (admin).
Step 2 : After that Type netsh command  : netsh wlan show driver

netsh wlan show driver

Look at the result if it says : hosted network supported = yes, you can create hotspot in windows otherwise not
Step 3 :  Now type command to set Hotspot Name and Password . 

• netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=mak  key=wifihotspo

Here ssid is  :- Name of Hotspot
key is :- password
Note : Password must be 8 character long or above.

                

From the above Screenshot it is very much clear, Hotspot Name = Mak, Password = wifihotspot.
Step 3 : Open control panel>>Network and Internet>>Network and Sharing Center 

                

From the above screenshot it is clear, I have two different networks, One having internet connectivity and other is my newly created hotspot for windows system.

Bsnl is my broadband Connection having internet connectivity.Now I’ll share this internet with my new created hotspot (Mak).

Step 4 : Click on network having internet connectivity.In my case it is BSNL Broadband.

Step 5 : Open Sharing and select newly created connection name in given the field.In my case it was LOCAL CONNECTION *13. Do check yours.

• Click ok.

                              

This step will give internet access to your hotspot that means you can easily access internet on any wifi enabled device like Mobile,laptops or Tablets.

Enjoy your Hotspot and connect with other devices and share internet, data or play LAN games like Counter Strike or NFS.

 Conclusion

So finally you may have got your answer for which you were looking in this article. This is the only way through which you can create wifi hotspot for Windows 8, 8.1 and 7 using CMD. This method works on every windows system. Sometimes you may get error due to some unwanted situation. But don’t worry we got a solution for you. In many cases you might have disabled your virtual adapter which will surely leads to error.If this is the case with you then please enable it.You may check below article for complete process.

Are you getting error while performing these steps then let me suggest you some solutions.

Problem that you might face : Common problem while creating Wifi-Hotspot

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