This document provides instructions for turning a Windows notebook into a wireless hotspot using the built-in hosted network functionality when an internet cable is available but no WiFi. It explains that Macs can easily share their internet connection wirelessly with just a few clicks in System Preferences, while Windows requires using commands in the Command Prompt to set up a hosted network with an SSID and password, and then start the hosted network service. Screenshots show the commands used and confirming the hosted network is active.

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Instant Wi-fi Using Windows
NotebookNotebook
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Scenario
• You come to class, wanting to do an
interactive session but there is no free wi-fi
available .
• There is a fixed Internet line cable available• There is a fixed Internet line cable available
though.
• Macs can share the line with others with just a
few clicks.
• Windows notebook requires a bit more work.

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Macs
• Internet Sharing works for any computer running OS X Lion
(10.6) or later.
• Plug in the internet line. Click on the icon in the top menu
bar and select System Preferences.
• Now click on Sharing.
• Click on Internet Sharing and then tick the checkmark next• Click on Internet Sharing and then tick the checkmark next
to Wi-Fi.
• Now turn on Internet Sharing by clicking the tick mark next
to Internet Sharing in the sidebar.
• Click Start on the menu that pops up in order to turn
Internet Sharing on.
• https://www.imore.com/how-turn-your-macs-internet-
connection-wifi-hotspot-internet-sharing

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Click Start to Start Sharing

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Windows 10
-NETSH WLAN
show drivers
- Hosted- Hosted
network
supported:Yes

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Command Prompt
• Open up the Command Prompt (Run, CMD)
• Type (copy & paste) the following command
– netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow
ssid=drtamil key=passwordssid=drtamil key=password
– netsh wlan start hostednetwork
• Remember that the password has to be at
least 8 characters in length. Cannot be blank.
• You can change the SSID & password.

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Command Prompt Screenshot

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Connect to the created Wifi

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NETSH WLAN show hostednetwork

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Windows Key + X

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Mobile Hotspot

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