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How to Create a Wi-Fi Hotspot in Windows 10

Nirmal by Nirmal
August 18, 2015
in Tutorial, Windows 10
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If you are using a wired connection on your PC or using a USB connection with your 3G or 4G LTE dongle, you can share this connection to other devices. This means you can connect other smartphones, tablets and even laptops to this connection by creating a portable wireless hotspot on Windows 10. There is no direct UI to create the hotspot, but you can easily do it using few commands.

In this article, we will show you how to get started in creating a wireless hotspot in Windows 10.

Here is the video on how to create a hotspot.

To get started, right click on the Windows start button and click Command prompt (admin). This will open the command prompt in administrator mode.

admin command

Now type the following command;

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=AdHoc key=password

In the above command, you can add your own value for SSID and enter your key. Now press enter.

command prompt

 

Now to start the network, type the below command;

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

Now that ad-hoc connection is created with passkey, you need to share the existing connection.

hosted network

Once the hosted network is enabled, you can see MyWiFi connection listed in the network and sharing center. Now the network needs an internet connection and for this, you need to share the existing active Internet connection. Right click on your existing internet connection and select properties.

Share connection

Now select the Sharing tab in properties. Check the box against “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection”. Then select the newly created Wi-fi connection from the drop down list. Now save the details and close the properties.

Properties

Now you can see Internet available on the new hotspot connection created.

created hostpot

In case you want to stop the hosted network, use this command;

netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

If you find this method difficult, you can probably use tools like Virtual Hotspot, Connectify or mHotspot.

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Comments 53

  1. Isa C. says:
    8 years ago

    Thank you for this detailed and useful guide-it really helped me!

    Reply
    • satish says:
      7 years ago

      thanks it is usefull tip

      Reply
  2. Suraj says:
    8 years ago

    I don’t get sharing option when i clicked on properties 🙂

    Reply
    • tama says:
      6 years ago

      i got same condition, anyone have solution to fix this?

      Reply
  3. enekux says:
    8 years ago

    Thanks for the info, it works great!

    Note that the network will not be started automatically after reboot. However, by default, the stored passphrase/key will be persistent. So we can create a batch file with next lines:

    @ECHO OFF

    netsh wlan start hostednetwork

    Instead of putting the batch file directly in the Startup folder (Run(Win+R) -> shell:startup), you can store it elsewhere, create a shortcut and put it in the Startup folder.
    Then you can change the shortcut’s Properties to run minimized so you don’t see the command window that pops up every time the machine is rebooted.

    I hope this also helps.

    Reply
  4. deepesh says:
    8 years ago

    I have followed all the steps to create wifi hotspot but when i lastly go for “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection” I am not getting any drop down list and “ethernet ” is written in the box and it cant be changed.

    I am not getting no internet access.

    Can anybody please help????

    Reply
  5. Simran says:
    8 years ago

    I have followed all the steps to create wi-fi hotspot but there is no internet access on my android device for which i created the hotspot. I have also tried Connectify and mhotspot but still no internet access. Earlier was using mhotspot on my Windows 7 Home premium and there was no issue, but after upgrading to Windows 10 I can create hotspot but no internet access.

    Can anybody please help????

    Reply
  6. margaor says:
    8 years ago

    there is an error occuring after I input: netsh wlan start hostednetwork

    ERROR:

    The hosted network could’t be started
    The group or resourse is not in the correct state for the required operation

    Reply
    • Altaf says:
      6 years ago

      enable the hostednetwork adapter in Device manager

      Reply
  7. uvais says:
    7 years ago

    when i tried to start the hotspot after creating it using the above command the following were displayed .
    The hosted network could’t be started .
    the group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the required operation .
    what do i do ?

    Reply
    • Steffi says:
      6 years ago

      Yes even I’m facing the same problem !!! please help …

      Reply
      • Altaf says:
        6 years ago

        Enable the hosted network virtual adapter in Device manager first

        Reply
        • elvis says:
          6 years ago

          there is no hosted network virtual adaptor.
          what should i do?

          Reply
  8. MakovyFalus says:
    7 years ago

    Will this create separate network, connected via laptop IP or bridge and my device will be on same network as laptop? My gf is in a dorm with only wired, plus they need to registrer MAC address of the device, nothing else is allowed to be connected.

    Reply
  9. red says:
    7 years ago

    i can`t connect my phone using this .
    it keep saying finding IP address and sometimes authenticating.

    Reply
    • orange says:
      7 years ago

      same for me, any solution how to fix it ?

      Reply
  10. Shan says:
    7 years ago

    Thanks Nirmal for this Video and info, as I was trying from last 2 months to set this up. I was using the WiFI sharing/Adhoc WiFI in win7 and thought the same would be available in Win 10. This info helped me to create one and it worked.

    thanks once again and keep up the great work.

    Reply
  11. Peter Sharples says:
    7 years ago

    all going fine when I followed the above until I input: netsh wlan start hostednetwork

    The response I get then is:

    The hosted network couldn’t be started.
    The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation.

    Grateful for any advice. I am not sure what is meant by the local area network interface being powered down – in effect that is what I am trying to set up. Meanwhile I am able to connect with the internet through my mobile dongle modem.

    Thanks, Peter

    Reply
    • Robin says:
      7 years ago

      I have the same problrm too. If you find a solution please do ping me at [email protected]

      Reply
      • ammy rajput says:
        7 years ago

        Failed to obtain IP address.

        Reply
    • muheet bhat says:
      6 years ago

      turn your wifi on bro……..then it will work

      Reply
  12. Sumit says:
    7 years ago

    After giving the command to start the hosted network, I encounter the following message:
    The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.

    What needs to be rectified?

    Reply
  13. khaled says:
    7 years ago

    how to create hidden wifi ?

    Reply
  14. louise says:
    7 years ago

    what is the password to connect to the hotspot is it key or password?

    Reply
  15. Jithu Wilson says:
    7 years ago

    Is it possible setup this using Dial up network

    Reply
  16. kon says:
    7 years ago

    what this mean?
    someone?

    Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.10586]
    (c) 2015 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

    C:\WINDOWS\system32>netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=AdHoc key=password
    The Wireless AutoConfig Service (wlansvc) is not running.

    C:\WINDOWS\system32>

    Reply
  17. Ramadas says:
    7 years ago

    the following message is displayed.

    The hosted network couldn’t be started.
    The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.

    Reply
  18. farzad says:
    7 years ago

    how I can delete this connection??

    Reply
  19. Chets Patel says:
    7 years ago

    works amazingly well 🙂

    now if only i knew how to hide to ssid. for now i’ve renamed it as a printer name so looks more anon

    Reply
    • Chets Patel says:
      7 years ago

      hide the*

      Reply
  20. hassan says:
    7 years ago

    all going fine when I followed the above until I input: netsh wlan start hostednetwork

    The response I get then is:

    The hosted network couldn’t be started.
    The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation.

    Reply
    • siva says:
      7 years ago

      #hassan just turn on your wifi

      Reply
  21. Wayne says:
    7 years ago

    Anyone have a solution to this
    C:\WINDOWS\system32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
    The hosted network couldn’t be started.
    The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.
    C:\WINDOWS\system32>

    Reply
    • Roberto Fernandez-Rey says:
      7 years ago

      Enable your WiFi connection, it is disable, that’s why you receive that message.

      Reply
  22. Subham Kumar says:
    7 years ago

    Hello sir ,I m subham, when hostednetwork started in my computer then it show me these lines(the group or resources is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation). sir pls solve my this prob. ok thanq sir.

    Reply
  23. Jay says:
    7 years ago

    Thanks for the info, it is very useful.
    one thing i wanna ask is, ive been started it, and never turned it off and instead just shut off my labtop, assuming that it does shut down that wi fi as well.

    now i see lots of Service Host: thing in task manager,
    Sevice Host: network restricted, no network, No impersonation, remote procedure call , and so on.

    are they supposed be exist? or does it come from this internet sharing method?

    Reply
  24. Rahul says:
    7 years ago

    But the MyWiFi network created is not permanent. It deleted itself soon after turning off Wifi. Can I have a permanent network? Please reply.
    Thank You.

    Reply
  25. SHAZ says:
    6 years ago

    i have latest…windows 10 anniversary update installed. I use INTERNET connection though USB modem.
    when tried to make it Hotspot at newly featured settings with the recent update..it says.. ”we cant set up hotspot cause ur pc doesnt have Ethernet, wi-fi or cellular data connection. the Hotspot button is inactive.
    Help me resolve the issue…i want to TURN my Pc HOTSPOT oN.

    Reply
  26. Zanco says:
    6 years ago

    I get ‘The hosted network couldn’t be started.’

    If you are running Windows 7 or higher then you should be able to share Connectify via AP(Access Point). If this is not the case, please be sure to check that you have the latest wireless drivers installed for your wireless device by visiting the wireless card manufacturer’s website or the computer manufacturer’s website. If you have an older wireless device that does not support Hosted Networks(AP mode) then you might need to purchase a USB WiFi adapter. You can check this information by opening the command prompt and entering the following command:

    netsh wlan show drivers

    If your device says ‘Hosted network supported: No’ then you will not be able to run your hotspot in AP mode. As mentioned above, you can try checking for driver updates that might include support for Hosted Networks(AP mode), but if it doesn’t help then you will need to purchase a USB WiFi adapter that does.

    Reply
  27. siva says:
    6 years ago

    i have found solution for ‘The hosted network couldn’t be started.
    The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation’

    1. netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow (type this first-result will be ‘hosted network mode has been set to allow’)
    2. netsh wlan start hostednetwork (result will be ‘hosted network started’)
    3. then go to network settings->choose your connection name->sharing tab->allow other users->WiFi name->select and click ok.

    Done

    Regards,
    Siva

    Reply
  28. omar says:
    6 years ago

    i try to do this method but it didnt work after run
    netsh wlan start hostednetwork
    it gives me
    The hosted network couldn’t be started.
    The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.

    Reply
  29. Bishwas Shiwakoti says:
    6 years ago

    I am having this problem. Can somebody help ??

    C:\WINDOWS\system32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
    The hosted network couldn’t be started.
    The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.

    Reply
  30. Servias Mazhetese says:
    6 years ago

    Hi

    Below is the error message I received:
    “The hosted network couldn’t be started.
    The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.”

    Reply
  31. aniketh says:
    6 years ago

    The hosted network couldn’t be started.
    The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.
    please tell me A SOLUTION

    Reply
  32. Nico says:
    5 years ago

    Hi,
    Actually i have the same problem;
    The hosted network couldn’t be started.
    The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.

    It worked properly before but after couple days it’s F

    Please need to fix it.

    Reply
  33. Eric says:
    4 years ago

    I found the “My WiFi” and i tried connecting but it is requesting for a password. Does this mean the source has a password on it?

    Reply

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