How to turn a PC or Laptop into a WiFi HotSpot :
  • Step 1: Open the Command prompt with Administrator rights. 
  • Step 2: Type in the following command 
" netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=HotSpot key=12345678 "

Here "HotSpot " will be the name of the WiFi HotSpot you are going to create. You can change it to any other name of your choice. Similarly the Key value i.e. “ 12345678 ” is the password to connect to the WiFi HotSpot, you can also change this to any value of your choice. 
  • Step 3: Next type 
" netsh wlan start hostednetwork "

The result should look like this. 

  • Step 4: Next you will have move to Network and sharing center in Control panel and right click on your main network and select properties. i.e the network that you are using to access the internet.

  • Step 5: Finally click on the sharing tab and check  "allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connect " 


Thats it now you can search for the WiFi HotSpot from any WiFi enabled device and connect to it with the password key set by you.

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