Sharing your Windows internet connection via software has traditionally been a tricky business. There are programs that can help you do it, but they're often awkward to set up, and prone to complicated security and reliability issues, so most people don't even try. But that could all be about to change, thanks to a new Windows 7 feature called Virtual Wi-Fi.
Step 1: Click Start, type CMD, right-click the Cmd.exe link and select "Run as Administrator". Step 2: Check availability If you want to create WiFi Hotspot firstly you have to check whether the hosted network mode is supported by your machine or not... Enter this command to check availability.. netsh wlan show drivers If you find Hosted network supported : Yes then only you can create WiFi Hotspot Step 3:Creating WiFi Hotspot Now type the following command to create WiFi hotspot: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Name key=8CharacterKey Replace "Name" with the name you'd like to use for your custom network, and "8CharacterKey" with a password that's a little harder to guess. Start Wi-Fi hotspot by this cmd: netsh wlan start hostednetwork Step 4: No Network Access ?? or No Internet Access? Now click Control Panel -- Network and Internet -- Network and Sharing Center Click on Internet Connection you want to share (Broadband Connection) Properties -- Sharing Tab- Check Allow other network users to connect through this computer's internet connection.. And in drop down list select your virtual adapter's (WiFi Hotspot's) connection.. You are done with your WiFi Hotspot. :) *******TROUBLESHOOTING******* Common Problems and their Solutions: 1.The hostednetwork couldn't be started. The group or resource is not in correct state to perform the requested operation OR The hostednetwork couldn't be started. A device attached to this system is not functioning Sol. Make sure your WiFi is on and AirPlane mode is set to off. Then Follow this steps..Control Panel - Device Manager - Click on View tab and enable show hidden devices- Network Adapters - Microsoft hosted network virtual adapter - Right click & Enable 2.No Internet Access or No Network access ? Sol. You might be sharing your connection with wrong network..Share your connection with hostednetwork's connection Ref: http://goo.gl/brucMc In my case it is Local Area Connection* 18 How to make a shortcut: Right click on Desktop..New-Shortcut-Enter value: netsh.exe wlan start hostednetwork- Enter the name of your shortcut eg. Start Hotspot ..Now Right click your shortcut and select properties-advance-check Run as administrator..Done.. :) Like & Subscribe for more :) Please watch, share and subscribe my youtube channel Islamic Light
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