The limitations found in Windows 8 and 10 also apply for Apple laptops, which is requiring an ethernet connection for the Internet and your Wi-Fi adapter for the hotspot. If you want to use a MacBook or MacBook Pro as a WiFi hotspot, you can. Search and connect, as usual, entering the SSID and password when prompted. You should now be able to join that Windows 8 network on your other device.

Then, type: netsh wlan show hostednetwork to check that everything is functioning correctly.

Now, type: netsh wlan start hostednetwork and press Enter.

YOURSSID is the network name and PASSWORD is the network password.

Type the following: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=”” key=”” and, press Enter.

Open the command prompt as Administrator.

Select Sharing and check the box next to “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.”.

Right-click your Wi-Fi adapter and select Properties.

Navigate to Control Panel > Network Connections.

If you use Windows 8, you can still create a Wi-Fi hotspot, but it takes a little more configuring. You should now be able to access the internet using your laptop as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Type the network password on the other device, which is also listed on the “Share my internet connection” window.

The network name is listed in the “Share my internet connection” window.

Join the network created by your laptop.

Turn on the Wi-Fi on the other device and search for networks.

Toggle Share my Internet connection with other devices to on.

Select Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot from the left menu.

The Anniversary Update added the ability to share your network connection, which was a welcome addition. If you use Windows 10, you can turn your laptop into a WiFi hotspot with ease, thanks to the pre-included settings. Using A Laptop as a Wired Router in Windows 10 and Windows 8

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