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Mobile hot post. We create an access point on a PC using the function. Checking the OS version

Finally, Windows 10 has a standard and simple function that allows you to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from a laptop or computer. This feature is called "Mobile Hotspot". This is a separate tab in the parameters, where you can literally launch a point in a few clicks Wi-Fi access. All you need to do is set a name and password Wi-Fi networks, which the laptop will distribute, and indicate the Internet connection from which you want to distribute the Internet to your devices. Everything is very simple and clear. I checked everything, everything works great.

Now, in order to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi in Windows 10, you do not need to perform complex configuration of the access point via command line, as I wrote in the article on setting up Wi-Fi distribution from a laptop on Windows 10, or use third party programs. It is enough to set up the “Mobile hotspot” and activate the wireless access point function.

Important point! The Mobile Hotspot feature appeared in Windows 10 version 1607 . After installing the anniversary update dated August 2, 2016. If your system has not been updated (there is no "Mobile hotspot" section), then there are two options: update Windows 10 to latest version(via the update center, or by downloading the update from the Microsoft website), or launch the access point using the command line. I provided a link to the instructions above.

I tried different options for configuring this function. I started distributing Wi-Fi from a laptop and from a desktop computer via a Wi-Fi adapter. True, it didn’t work with a PC, I’ll write at the end of the article about all the possible problems that you may encounter while setting up a mobile hotspot in Windows 10. I set up the distribution of the Internet, which is connected via a network cable, via a 3G/4G modem ( cellular network), and even via Wi-Fi.

To distribute the Internet, it must be connected to your computer and it must work. Also, you must have a Wi-Fi adapter. It is built-in in a laptop, but can be used on a PC USB adapters. It must be connected, the driver installed, and there must be a "Wi-Fi" section in the settings and a button on the notification panel. If you have problems with Wi-Fi, then see this article.

Wi-Fi distribution via Mobile Hotspot in Windows 10

First of all, open the parameters. Since we have detailed instructions, then I show you how to do it:

Go to the "Network and Internet" section.

Open the “Mobile hotspot” section. There, the standard name of the Wi-Fi network will be immediately specified, which will be broadcast by the computer, and the same will be specified. standard password, which should be used to connect to this network. You can leave them or you can change them. To do this, click on the "Change" button.

Set your network name and password. The password must be at least 8 characters.

In the "Internet connection sharing" drop-down menu, you need to select the connection through which you connect to the Internet. It doesn't have to be "Ethernet". There may be a connection with the name of your provider. To launch the mobile hotspot, click on the switch next to “Allow the use of my Internet connection on other devices.”

That's all, the computer distributes the Internet via Wi-Fi. You can connect to mobile network your devices using set password. A maximum of 8 devices can be connected at the same time. Information on mobile hotspot clients will be displayed in the same window.

I tested everything, the Internet on the devices worked perfectly. I didn't notice any connection interruptions.

Launching an access point when the Internet is via a 3G modem (mobile network)

I decided to connect my 3G USB modem to my laptop and try to launch the Mobile Hotspot. After all, many people use the Internet through 3G/4G modems, and want to distribute it to their mobile devices, without buying a router. This method will suit you, everything works.

I can’t say for sure that this method will work on all computers and with all modems, but everything works for me.

We connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, and distribute via Wi-Fi networks

Strange, isn't it? I decided to check this method too. It doesn't make much sense, but still, it might be useful to someone. It turns out that you can receive the Internet via a wireless network, launch an access point and distribute it via Wi-Fi to your devices. It may come in handy when, for example, you are allowed to connect only one device to Wi-Fi. We connect the laptop, and we are already distributing the Internet through the Mobile Hotspot.

This is such a strange function, but everything works. It turns out that the laptop acts as an access point with a wireless network connection.

Managing the Mobile Hotspot feature

You can disable the function itself and stop distributing the Internet by simply setting the switch to the “Off” position. in the settings window.

Or by clicking on the button that appears when you click on the connection icon in the notification panel.

Everything is convenient and at hand.

Possible problems when setting up an access point, and their solutions

As I wrote above, during the process of starting the access point, you may encounter various errors. When I tried to launch a mobile hotspot on desktop computer with the TP-LINK TL-WN721N adapter I also encountered the error “Cannot set up a mobile hotspot. Turn on Wi-Fi.” No matter what I did, I couldn’t launch it. virtual network. At the same time, on the same computer, with this adapter, it is possible to start Internet distribution via the command line without any problems. I wrote about this in the instructions: setting up an access point via a Wi-Fi adapter.

Error "Cannot set up mobile hotspot. Please turn on Wi-Fi"

This error looks like this:

According to my observations, this error appears due to problems in the driver Wi-Fi adapter, or because the virtual adapter is disabled. At the same time, as I wrote above, I could not overcome this error on one computer. Although, all the necessary drivers were there in the device manager, and they worked. Even if your Wi-Fi is turned off with a button, the mobile hotspot starts up smoothly.

If you think logically, then the problem is definitely not the lack of a driver wireless adapter, because if there were no driver, then the “Mobile hotspot” tab would not exist at all. Just like the "Wi-Fi" tabs in the settings.

The problem needs to be looked for in Device Manager. First of all, try updating the Wi-Fi adapter driver. Reinstall it by downloading it from the manufacturer's website. If this does not help, then go to Device Manager and check if "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter" is there. It may have a number at the end. It is through this adapter that the laptop distributes Wi-Fi in this way.

To do this, you first need to enable the display of hidden devices. If there is an icon near the "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter" adapter, then right-click on it and select "Enable".

If this doesn't help, you can also try the tips in this article.

A few more solutions

1 Error "Unable to provide for public access"This Internet connection is not connected because there is no connection to the mobile network."

I got this error when I tried to start distributing the Internet when connected via a 3G modem. Everything was resolved simply by restarting the Internet connection. Make sure the Internet on your computer is working. You can restart your computer, connect to the Internet, and start everything again.

2 Error: "The mobile hotspot could not be set up because the computer does not have an Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular network connection."

You will most likely see this error only if your computer is not actually connected to the Internet. Check the connection.

3 Devices do not connect to a running Wi-Fi network. I have not encountered such a problem, but anything can happen. Most often, the connection is blocked by antiviruses and firewalls. Disable them and check your network connection.

Since the problem turned out to be very popular, I prepared a separate article: devices do not connect to the access point in Windows 10. Obtaining an IP address.

conclusions

Finally, Microsoft has made a simple solution for setting up such a useful and popular function as an access point. This is much more convenient than entering obscure commands through the command line. Everything works, but of course not without problems. I think that errors most often appear due to old drivers. After all, not all manufacturers have released drivers for Windows 10 yet. And for many devices, these drivers will no longer be available.

If the Mobile Hotspot function in Windows 10 does not work for some reason, then try starting the access point via the command line. I provided a link to the instructions at the beginning of this article.

In the comments you can ask questions and share tips on setting up a mobile hotspot on your computer. Best wishes!

Thanks to the mobile hotspot feature that has appeared, users can easily share the Internet with other computers and gadgets.

Contents:

Checking the OS version

The built-in access point creation function appeared in latest update OS W10.

Previously, users could not set up wireless Internet distribution without the help of third-party gadgets or programs.

The mobile point option is supported only in version 1607 updates of the licensed dozen.

Before you start setting up distribution, you should check the version of the software you are using. operating system.

Follow the instructions:

Press the key "Notification Center" ;
A recent events tab and keys for quick access To . Click on the "Options" tile;

In the window that opens, find the “System” tile and click on it;

Open the "About" tab. Information about the PC parameters and installed OS will appear on the right side of the window;
Check the value of the "Version" field. For the mobile spot function to work, only W 10 U pdate 1607 or later a new version systems.

If update 1607 is not installed on your computer, check for its availability on your PC and laptop you can as follows:

1 Go to the notification center again and open the "Options";

2 Click on "Update and Security";

3 In the new window, click on the check for updates button and wait for the process to complete. If there are available updates for your PC, a corresponding message will appear on the screen along with a button to start the installation. An active Internet connection is required for scanning and installation.

Important! Before you start installing updates, save the results of all your work. open source software, since the computer will restart.

Update adapter drivers

After enabling the function, Internet distribution may not be supported by other gadgets due to the lack of necessary drivers network adapter.

To update software, you should do the following:

Open Device Manager window by right-clicking on the “Windows” button;

In the new window, find the tab "Network adapters" And unfold it. Then right-click on the section and click on the item "Update configuration". Make sure your connection to global network;

Now network devices will interact with this function without any problems.

Hosted network support

The feature will not work if the computer or laptop does not support the hosted network.

You can check this setting using the OS command line.

To check the option follow the instructions:

Launch Command Prompt using Window "Search in Windows";
Enter the command shown in the figure below into the window and click Enter to carry it out;

In the system information that appears find the line shown in the figure below. The parameter value must be positive. Only in this case will it be possible to set up a working Internet distribution for other gadgets.

If there is no hosted network support, it means that you need to purchase an additional physical USB adapter, which works with such a function. The device is connected to the computer and mobile access is configured using it.

Create through the OS interface

If you are sure that you are using the correct version, downloaded the latest ones and checked the support of the hosted network, you can start setting up distribution.

Preliminary testing of all functions will ensure that you do not encounter errors as a result of creating an access point.

An easy way to create a spot is to use the interface Windows :

1 Go to the window « Windows Settings» and click on the section "Network and Internet";

2 Listed "Sharing" Select the type of Internet connection that is used on the computer. Wireless connection– connected to PC, Ethernet– connection via cable, 3G– connection to the global network via . If in this moment The PC is connected to the Internet using only one type of connection, the system will automatically detect it;

3 Open the tab "Mobile hot spot" and in the right part of the window, activate the option enable slider;

Also, the window will contain information for connecting to the network. The network name is the name of your computer that you specified during the initial .

The password is determined by a set of random characters. You can change these settings by creating a stronger password or a new network name.

Just click on the key "Change" And enter the required values in the window that opens:

Now the created access point will be displayed on all devices that work with . Start scanning available networks and select the name of the access point you created earlier. Enter your password and connect. The Internet connection on another gadget will be active as long as the function is enabled on the computer "Mobile hot spot".

On the computer, in the creation and settings window, the number of devices that are connected to Wi-Fi distribution will be displayed.

Also, you can view the device name, its and physical identifier.

Distribution via command line - suitable for all versions of Windows

This option for creating a hotspot suitable for all system versions Windows 10 . The only disadvantage of the method is that working with the function does not occur through software interface operating system, and via command line:

Open a command prompt on behalf of the administrator;
Enter the command shown in the figure below, where NetworkName is the name of the network, NetworkPassword - access password;

As a result of successful execution of the command the following message will appear:

Troubleshooting

When you try to create it, the function window may display error messages. Until the problem is fixed, you will not be able to use the function.

Let's look at all types of errors, which may be encountered during the setup of the access point.

Hotspot setup error

If you see a message saying setup failed, first check your connection to your router.

The access point is not created due to the fact that the computer does not have .

Check Wi-Fi connection status or you can connect to another router by clicking on the corresponding symbol on the main toolbar. The following message will be displayed next to the network with an active connection: "Connected", but not "No Internet access". Otherwise, reboot the router and try connecting again.

No network connection

Another type of error is that due to the lack of the necessary drivers, the system cannot configure the point. The Internet is on the computer, but it is not created.

If in the settings window you see the same message as in the figure below, run . The update instructions were described above as a separate subsection.

After updating the driver software, go to "Windows Settings" and open the tab "Network and Internet".

Then select "State" in the window that opens, click on the field "Network reset". Then connect to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or modem again.

Gadgets do not connect to hotspot. What to do?

There are cases when the user completed the distribution and no system error messages appeared, but other gadgets cannot.

In this case, you need to disable your computer's firewall. Standard or third-party antivirus software may block the global network sharing feature.

To disable standard Windows Defender, in the OS settings window, open the field "Defender" and deactivate the function as shown in the picture below.

Then disable and restart mobile access. Now the gadgets should connect to the Internet distribution without any problems.

Benefits of connection

Use has the following advantages:

Mobility . The user can configure the access point anywhere, regardless of their location or external conditions. The only requirement is that you have Internet access on your PC;
Wireless connection . Internet distribution does not require availability additional programs, adapters or gadgets. Use only your PC and other device that needs to be connected to the global network;
Data transfer speed reaches 11 Mbit/second . It is worth noting that the connection speed also depends on tariff plan provider, and on the number of devices connected to the access point. The fewer there are, the better the Internet speed;
Easy feature setup . It can be created in a few minutes using ;
Hot spot is beneficial to use on travel, business trips and just Everyday life, because this way you don’t need to connect a paid tariff for using the Internet for everyone and. One device that has access to the Internet is enough.

Rules for safe use of the access point

If you care about the safety of your data (information about payment cards, logins, passwords, messages), always follow rules safe use hotspot functions:

When creating a distribution for the network, always set a complex access password . You cannot leave the access point free for use by third party gadgets. The password must consist of numbers and letters of upper and lower case, as well as special characters;
If a computer or smartphone finds a free access point in a public place, you should connect to it only if you are not going to make any payment transactions or enter logins/passwords in the browser. An attacker can easily find out this data on an open network. Another way to safely use free networks is programs for creating VPN ;
If you still need to use an unreliable open network and log in to the site, use two-factor authentication . It can be enabled in the settings social network, online banking or email client. To enter the site, you will need to enter not only a login-password pair, but also a unique access code, which will be sent to the linked number in the form of an SMS message.

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Finally, Windows 10 has a standard and simple function that allows you to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from a laptop or computer. This feature is called "Mobile Hotspot". This is a separate tab in the settings, where you can literally launch a Wi-Fi access point in just a few clicks. All you need to do is set a name and Wi-Fi password network that the laptop will distribute, and indicate the Internet connection from which you want to distribute the Internet to your devices.

Now, in order to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi in Windows 10, you do not need to perform complex configuration of an access point via the command line, as I wrote in the article How to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from a laptop in Windows 10, or use third-party programs. It is enough to set up the “Mobile hotspot” and activate the wireless access point function. You might also be interested in 8 hidden features of Windows 10.

So, in order to enable the access point, click on the “Start” button on the taskbar and click on the “Settings” icon or press the keyboard shortcut + I

Go to the "Network and Internet" section.

In the “Network and Internet” section, open the “Mobile hotspot” tab

In the “Mobile hotspot” tab that opens, we see that the wireless network name (SSID) and password are assigned automatically, but you can change the network name and password by clicking on the “Change” button

In the “Change network information” window, change the network name and network password (at least 8 characters), click the “Save” button

Next, in the “Internet connection sharing” drop-down list, select the connection through which you are connected to the Internet, it does not have to be “Ethernet”, it can be wireless network or the name of your 3G/4G modem. See also How to see the password hidden by asterisks in the browser and How to register on Instagram from a computer.

To launch the mobile hotspot, click on the switch next to “Allow the use of my Internet connection on other devices.”

Now that the mobile hotspot is configured and turned on, any Wi-Fi-enabled devices can connect to it. 8 devices can be connected to the access point at the same time. Information about connected devices will be displayed in the same window.

This is roughly what it will look like for you

Managing the Mobile Hotspot feature

You can disable the function itself and stop distributing the Internet by simply setting the switch to the “Off” position. in the settings window.

Everything is very convenient and easy to set up. You will also be interested in TOP jokes from Google and Yandex developers and Temporary mailbox for registration.

Possible problems when distributing the Internet in Windows 10 through a mobile hotspot, and their solutions

As I wrote above, during the process of starting the access point, you may encounter various errors. When I tried to launch a mobile hotspot on a desktop computer with a TP-LINK TL-WN720NR adapter, I also encountered the error “Cannot set up a mobile hotspot. Turn on Wi-Fi.” No matter what I did, I could not start the virtual network. At the same time, on the same computer, with this adapter, it is possible to start Internet distribution via the command line without any problems.

Error "Cannot set up mobile hotspot. Please turn on Wi-Fi"

This error looks like this:

According to my observations, this error appears due to problems in the Wi-Fi adapter driver, or because the virtual adapter is disabled. At the same time, as I wrote above, I could not overcome this error on one computer. Although, all the necessary drivers were there in the device manager, and they worked. Even if your Wi-Fi is turned off with a button, the mobile hotspot starts up smoothly.

If you think logically, then the problem is definitely not the lack of a wireless adapter driver, because if there were no driver, then the “Mobile Hotspot” tab would not exist at all. Just like the "Wi-Fi" tabs in the settings.

To do this, you first need to enable the display of hidden devices. If there is an icon near the "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter" adapter, then right-click on it and select "Enable".

A few more solutions

1 Error "This Internet connection cannot be shared because there is no connection to the mobile network."

2 Error: "The mobile hotspot could not be set up because the computer does not have an Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular network connection."

You will most likely see this error only if your computer is not actually connected to the Internet. Check the connection.

This error also appears when you are connected to the Internet via PPPoE (high-speed connection). The mobile hotspot does not see such Internet connections.

3 Devices do not connect to the running Wi-Fi network. I have not encountered such a problem, but anything can happen. Most often, the connection is blocked by antiviruses and firewalls. Disable them and check your network connection.

Thanks to the mobile hotspot feature introduced in the latest Windows update 10, users can easily share the Internet with other computers and gadgets.

Unlike a similar function on smartphones, creating an access point on a computer provides better throughput communication channels and allows you to connect up to 8 devices to one source.

Hot spot(or access point) is an area within the range of which there is an active Internet connection. The access point works thanks to wireless technology distribution of communication channels.

Before you start setting up, you need to complete checking the following parameters:

Windows 10 version;
Availability of the latest network adapter driver updates;
Verify hosted network support.

Checking the OS version

The built-in hotspot creation feature appeared in the latest W10 OS update.

Previously, users could not set up wireless Internet distribution without the help of third-party gadgets or programs.

The mobile point option is supported only in version 1607 updates of the licensed dozen.

Before you start setting up distribution, you should check the version of the operating system you are using.

Follow the instructions:

Press the key "Notification Center";
A recent events tab will appear on the left side of the screen and keys for quick access to system settings. Click on the "Options" tile;

In the window that opens, find the “System” tile and click on it;

Open the "About" tab. Information about the PC parameters and installed OS will appear on the right side of the window;
Check the "Version" field. For the mobile spot function to work, only W 10 U pdate 1607 or newer system version.

If update 1607 is not installed on your computer, check for its availability on your PC and laptop you can as follows:

1. Go to the notification center again and open the window "Options";

2. Click on "Update and Security";

3. In the new window, click on the check for updates button and wait for the process to complete. If there are available updates for your PC, a corresponding message will appear on the screen along with a button to start the installation. An active Internet connection is required for scanning and installation.

Important! Before installing updates, save the results of all open programs, as the computer will restart.

Update adapter drivers

After enabling the function, Internet distribution may not be supported by other gadgets due to the lack of the necessary network adapter drivers on the PC.

To update the software, you should do the following:

Open Device Manager window by right-clicking on the “Windows” button;

In the new window, find the tab "Network adapters" And unfold it. Then right-click on the section and click on “Update configuration”. Make sure your WAN connection is turned on;

Now network devices will interact with this function without any problems.

Hosted network support

The feature will not work if the computer or laptop does not support the hosted network.

You can check this setting using the OS command line.

Hosted Network is a technology that allows the system to create one or more virtual adapters based on a physical one (which is built into the computer).

To check the option follow the instructions:

Launch Command Prompt using Window "Search in Windows";
Enter the command shown in the figure below into the window and click Enter to carry it out;

In the system information that appears find the line shown in the figure below. The parameter value must be positive. Only in this case will it be possible to set up a working Internet distribution for other gadgets.

Create through the interfaceOS

If you are sure that you are using the correct version, download latest drivers for network adapters and have checked the support of the hosted network, you can start setting up distribution.

Preliminary testing of all functions will ensure that you do not encounter errors as a result of creating an access point.

An easy way to create a spot is to use the interface Windows :

1. Go through the window "Windows Settings" and click on the section "Network and Internet";

2. Listed "Sharing" Select the type of Internet connection that is used on the computer. Wireless communication – a Wi-Fi router is connected to the PC, Ethernet– connection via cable, 3G– connection to the global network via a 3G modem. If the PC is currently connected to the Internet using only one type of connection, the system will automatically detect it;

3. Open a tab "Mobile hot spot" and in the right part of the window, activate the option enable slider;

Also, the window will contain information for connecting to the network. The network name is the name of your computer that you specified during initial setup Windows.

The password is determined by a set of random characters. You can change these settings by creating a stronger password or a new network name.

Just click on the key "Change" And enter the required values in the window that opens:

Now the created access point will be displayed on all devices that work with Wi-Fi networks. Start scanning available networks and select the name of the access point you created earlier. Enter your password and connect. The Internet connection on another gadget will be active as long as the function is enabled on the computer "Mobile hot spot".

On the computer, in the creation and settings window, the number of devices that are connected to Wi-Fi distribution will be displayed.

Also, you can view the device name, its IP address and physical ID.

Distribution via command line - suitable for all versionsWindows

This option for creating a hotspot suitable for all system versions Windows 10 . The only disadvantage of the method is that the function is worked not through the software interface of the operating system, but via command line:

Open a command prompt on behalf of the administrator;
Enter the command shown in the figure below, where NetworkName is the name of the network, NetworkPassword - access password;

As a result of successful execution of the command the following message will appear:

Troubleshooting

When you try to create it, the function window may display error messages. Until the problem is fixed, you will not be able to use the function.

Let's look at all types of errors, which may be encountered during the setup of the access point.

Hotspot setup error

If you see a message saying setup failed, first check your connection to your router.

The access point is not created because the computer does not have an Internet connection.

No network connection

Another type of error is that due to the lack of the necessary network adapter drivers, the system cannot configure the point. The Internet is on the computer, but it is not created.

If you see the same message in the setup window as in the figure below, update your drivers. The update instructions were described above as a separate subsection.

After updating the driver software, go to "Windows Settings" and open the tab "Network and Internet".

Then select "State" in the window that opens, click on the field "Network reset". Then connect to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or modem again.

Gadgets do not connect to hotspot. What to do?

There are cases when the user completed the distribution and no system error messages appeared, but other gadgets cannot connect to the hotspot.

In this case, you need to disable your computer's firewall. Standard or third-party antivirus software may block the global network sharing feature.

To disable standard Windows Defender, in the OS settings window, open the field "Defender" and deactivate the function as shown in the picture below.

Then disable and restart mobile access. Now the gadgets should connect to the Internet distribution without any problems.

Benefits of connection

Use has the following advantages:

Mobility . The user can configure the access point anywhere, regardless of their location or external conditions. The only requirement is that you have Internet access on your PC;
Wireless connection . Internet distribution does not require additional programs, adapters or gadgets. Use only your PC and other device that needs to be connected to the global network;
Data transfer speed reaches 11 Mbit/second . It is worth noting that the connection speed also depends on the provider’s tariff plan and on the number of devices connected to the access point. The fewer there are, the better the Internet speed;
Easy feature setup . It can be created in a few minutes using the Windows 10 interface;
Hot spot is beneficial to use when traveling, business trips and just in everyday life, because this way you don’t need to connect a paid tariff for using the Internet for each of your computers and smartphones. One device that has access to the Internet is enough.

Rules for safe use of the access point

If you care about the safety of your data (information about payment cards, logins, passwords, messages), always follow Rules for safe use of the hotspot function:

When creating a distribution for the network, always set a complex access password . You cannot leave the access point free for use by third party gadgets. The password must consist of numbers and letters of upper and lower case, as well as special characters;
If a computer or smartphone finds a free access point in a public place, you should connect to it only if you are not going to make any payment transactions or enter logins/passwords in the browser. An attacker can easily find out this data on an open network. Another way to safely use free networks is programs for creating VPN ;
If you still need to use an unreliable open network and log in to the site, use two-factor authentication . It can be enabled in the settings of a social network, online banking or email client. To enter the site, you will need to enter not only a login-password pair, but also a unique access code, which will be sent to the linked number in the form of an SMS message.

Thematic videos:

Finally, Windows 10 has a standard and simple function that allows you to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi from a laptop or computer. This feature is called "Mobile Hotspot". This is a separate tab in the settings, where you can literally launch a Wi-Fi access point in just a few clicks. All you need is to set the name and password of the Wi-Fi network that the laptop will distribute, and indicate the Internet connection from which you want to distribute the Internet to your devices.

So, in order to enable the access point, click on the “Start” button on the taskbar and click on the “Settings” icon or press the keyboard shortcut + I

Go to the "Network and Internet" section.

In the “Network and Internet” section, open the “Mobile hotspot” tab

In the “Change network information” window, change the network name and network password (at least 8 characters), click the “Save” button

Next, in the “Internet connection sharing” drop-down list, select the connection through which you are connected to the Internet, it does not have to be “Ethernet”, it can be a wireless network or the name of your 3G/4G modem. See also How to see the password hidden by asterisks in the browser and How to register on Instagram from a computer.

To launch the mobile hotspot, click on the switch next to “Allow the use of my Internet connection on other devices.”

This is roughly what it will look like for you

Managing the Mobile Hotspot feature

You can disable the function itself and stop distributing the Internet by simply setting the switch to the “Off” position. in the settings window.

Everything is very convenient and easy to set up. You will also be interested in TOP jokes from Google and Yandex developers and Temporary mailbox for registration.

Possible problems when distributing the Internet in Windows 10 through a mobile hotspot, and their solutions

Error "Cannot set up mobile hotspot. Please turn on Wi-Fi"

This error looks like this:

To do this, you first need to enable the display of hidden devices. If there is an icon near the "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter" adapter, then right-click on it and select "Enable".

A few more solutions

1 Error "This Internet connection cannot be shared because there is no connection to the mobile network."

2 Error: "The mobile hotspot could not be set up because the computer does not have an Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular network connection."

You will most likely see this error only if your computer is not actually connected to the Internet. Check the connection.

This error also appears when you are connected to the Internet via PPPoE (high-speed connection). The mobile hotspot does not see such Internet connections.

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