How to Enable and Use My Windows Hotspot

Windows 10
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Setting Up a Mobile Hotspot

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Hey there,
So you’re wondering how to enable and use your Windows hotspot? No problem, I’ve got you covered. Here are the easy steps to follow:

Option 1: Enable Mobile Hotspot Through Settings

  1. Launch the Windows Settings:
  • Go to your Start menu and click on Settings.
  1. Access Network Settings:
  • In the Settings window, click on Network & Internet.
  1. Open Mobile Hotspot:
  • Select the Mobile Hotspot option.
  1. Select Connection Share:
  • From the dropdown next to “Share my internet connection from,” choose Wi-Fi.
  1. Set Network Information:
  • Click the Edit button to set your hotspot’s network name and password.
    • For advanced settings like network band, you can also set those here.
  1. Save and Turn On:
  • Click Save to apply the changes. Finally, toggle the Mobile Hotspot switch to turn it on.

Option 2: Enable Mobile Hotspot Using a Third-Party App

  1. Download mHotspot:
  • Install the mHotspot app from a reliable source.
  1. Launch mHotspot:
  • Go to your Start menu, right-click on mHotspot, and click Run as Administrator.
  1. Set Up Hotspot:
  • In the mHotspot window, click Start Hotspot.
  1. Identify the Virtual Adapter:
  • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Change adapter options to list all network adapters.
  • Turn the hotspot on and off to identify the adapter that appears and disappears with the hotspot.
  1. Share Internet:
  • Go to the properties of your actual Wi-Fi adapter and enable internet sharing with the virtual adapter created by mHotspot.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure your internet connection is active when trying to set up the hotspot.
  • Check if the issue is with your Windows PC’s settings or the device you’re trying to connect to. Test with other devices to isolate the problem.

That’s it Enjoy your mobile hotspot