Finally, Windows 10 has a standard and simple function, which 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, on which you can launch a point in just a few clicks WiFi access. All you need is to set a name and password WiFi networks, which will be distributed by the laptop, and specify 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 the access point through command line, as I wrote in the article How to share the Internet via Wi-Fi from a laptop in Windows 10, or use third party programs. It is enough to set up "Mobile hotspot", and activate the wireless access point function. You will also be interested in 8 hidden features of Windows 10.
So, in order to turn on the hotspot, 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 Hot Spot" 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
Further in the drop-down list Sharing Internet connections" select the connection through which you have an Internet connection, 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 a mobile hotspot, click on the switch next to the item "Allow my Internet connection to be used on other devices."
Now that the mobile hotspot is set up and enabled, any Wi-Fi-enabled device 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.
I decided to connect my 3G USB modem to my laptop and try to run "Mobile Hot Spot". 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 fine.
This is how it will look like for you
Mobile Hotspot Management
You can disable the function itself and stop distributing the Internet simply by setting the switch to the "Off" position. in the settings window.
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Possible problems when distributing the Internet in Windows 10 through a mobile hotspot, and their solutions
As I wrote above, in the process of starting the access point, you may encounter various errors. When I tried to run a mobile hotspot on desktop computer with the TP-LINK adapter TL-WN720NR also encountered the error "Cannot set up a mobile hotspot. Turn on Wi-Fi." What I just didn’t do, I couldn’t start virtual network. At the same time, on the same computer, with this adapter, it is possible to start distributing the Internet through the command line without any problems.
Error "Can't 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 WiFi adapter, or due to the fact that it is disabled virtual adapter. At the same time, as I wrote above, I could not defeat this error on one computer. Although, there were all the necessary drivers in the device manager, and they worked. Even if your Wi-Fi is turned off with the button, the mobile hot spot 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 Hot Spot" tab would not exist at all. Just like the "Wi-Fi" tabs in the settings.
The problem must be looked for in the device manager. First of all, try updating the Wi-Fi adapter driver. Reinstall it by downloading from the manufacturer's website. If this does not help, then go to the device manager, and check if there is a "Microsoft WiFi Direct Virtual Adapter". It can be with 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 next to the "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter", then click on it right click mouse and select Enable.
A few more solutions
1 Error "Unable to provide for public access this internet connection because there is no connection to a mobile network".
I got such an error when I tried to start distributing the Internet when connected via a 3G modem. Everything was solved by simply restarting the Internet connection. Make sure the internet on your computer is working. You can restart your computer, connect to the Internet and start all over again.
2 Error: "Could not set up mobile hotspot because the computer does not have an Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular connection."
You will most likely see such an error only if your computer is really not connected to the Internet. Check connection.
This error also appears when your Internet is connected via PPPoE (high-speed connection). The mobile hotspot does not see such internet connections.
3 Devices do not connect to running Wi-Fi networks. I have not encountered such a problem, but everything can be. Most often, the connection is blocked by antiviruses and firewalls. Disable them and check your network connection.
Thanks to the mobile hotspot function, which appeared in latest update Windows 10, users can easily share the internet with other computers and gadgets.
Unlike the similar function on smartphones, creating a hotspot on a computer provides better throughput communication channels and allows you to connect up to 8 devices to one source.
hot spot(or hotspot) is an area within which there is an active Internet connection. The access point works thanks to wireless technology distribution of communication channels.
Before starting the setup, you need to checking the following parameters:
- Windows 10 version;
- Availability of the latest network adapter driver updates;
- Check hosted network support.
OS version check
The built-in hotspot creation feature was introduced in the latest W10 OS update.
Previously, users could not set up wireless Internet distribution without the help of third-party gadgets or programs.
Mobile hotspot option only supported in version 1607 updates of the licensed ten.
Before you start setting up distribution, you should check the version of your operating system.
Follow instructions:
- Press the key "Notification Center";
- The Recent Events tab appears on the left side of the screen and keys for quick access to system settings. Click on the "Settings" tile;
- In the window that opens, find the "System" tile and click on it;
- Open the "About" tab. In the right part of the window, information about the parameters of the PC and the installed OS will appear;
- Check the value of the "Version" field. For the mobile spot function to work, only W 10 U pdate 1607 or more a new version systems.
If the computer does not have update 1607 installed, check for it for your PC and laptop you can in the following way:
1. Go to the notification center again and open the window "Options";
2. Click on "Update and Security";
3. In a new window, click on the check for updates button and wait for the process to complete. If there are updates available for your PC, a corresponding message will appear on the screen along with a key to start the installation. An active Internet connection is required to scan and install.
Important! Before starting the installation of updates, save the result of the work 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 right drivers network adapter.
To update software, should take these steps:
- Open Device Manager window by right-clicking on the "Windows" button;
- In the new window, find the tab « Network adapters» and expand it. Then click on the section with the right mouse button and click on the item "Update configuration". Make sure WAN connection is enabled;
Now network devices will interact with this function without any problems.
Hosted network support
The function will not work if the computer or laptop does not support a hosted network.
You can check this parameter using the OS command line.
Hosted network is a technology that allows the system to create one or more virtual adapters based on the physical one (which is built into the computer).
To check an option follow instructions:
- Launch Command Prompt with Window "Windows Search";
- Enter the command shown in the figure below into the window and click Enter for its implementation;
- In the appeared system information find the line shown in the figure below. The parameter value must be positive. Only in this case it will be possible to set up a working distribution of the Internet for other gadgets.
If there is no hosted network support, this means that you need to purchase an additional physical USB adapter, which works with such a function. The device is connected to a computer and is configured with its help. mobile access.
Create via interfaceOS
If you are sure you are using the correct version, download latest drivers for network adapters and checked hosted network support, you can start configuring distribution.
A preliminary check of all functions will allow you not to 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 your computer uses. Wireless - a Wi-Fi router is connected to the PC, ethernet– connection via cable, 3G– connection to the global network via a 3G modem. If in this moment The PC is connected to the Internet with 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 set during initial setup Windows.
The password is determined by a set of random characters. You can change these settings by creating more strong 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. Run Scan available networks and select the name of the access point you created earlier. Enter the password and connect. The Internet connection on the other 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 the Wi-Fi distribution will be displayed.
Also, you can view the device name, its IP address and physical ID.
Distribution using the command line - suitable for all versionsWindows
This hotspot option suitable for all system versions Windows 10 . The only disadvantage of the method is that the work with the function occurs not through the operating system program interface, but via command line:
- Open 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 the successful execution of the command the following message will appear:
Troubleshooting
When attempting to create, error messages may be displayed in the function window. Until the problem is fixed, you will not be able to use the function.
We will analyze all types of errors, which may be encountered during the access point setup process.
hotspot setting error
If you see a message stating that the configuration failed, first check the connection with the router.
The hotspot is not created because the computer does not have an Internet connection.
Check Wi-Fi connection status or you can connect to another router by clicking on the corresponding symbol on the main toolbar. Near the network with an active connection, the inscription will be displayed: "Connected", but not "No internet access". Otherwise, restart your router and try connecting again.
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 picture below, please update your drivers. The update instructions were described above as a separate subsection.
After updating the driver software, go to "Windows Settings" and open tab "Network and Internet".
Then select the item "State" in the window that opens, click on the field "Network Reset". Then reconnect to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or modem.
Gadgets do not connect to hotspot. What to do?
There are cases when the user performed the distribution and no system error messages appeared, but other gadgets cannot connect to the hotspot.
In this case, you need to disable the computer firewall. Standard or third-party antivirus software may block the WAN sharing feature.
To disable the default "Windows Defender", in the OS settings window, open the field "Defender" and disable the function as shown in the figure below.
Then disable and restart mobile access. Now the gadgets should connect to the Internet distribution without any problems.
Connectivity Benefits
Usage has the following benefits:
- Mobility . The user can set up an access point anywhere, regardless of their location or external conditions. The only requirement is the presence of the Internet on the PC;
- Wireless connection . Internet sharing 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 rate up to 11 Mbps . It is worth noting that the connection speed also depends on tariff plan provider, and the number of devices connected to the access point. The fewer of them, the better the Internet speed;
- Easy function setting . It can be created in a few minutes with Windows interface 10;
- Hot spot is profitable to use when traveling, on business trips and just in everyday life, because in this way you do not need to connect a paid tariff for using the Internet for each of your computers and smartphones. Enough and one device that has access to the Internet.
Rules for using the hotspot safely
If you care about the safety of your data (payment card information, logins, passwords, messages), always follow rules for safe use of the hotspot function:
- When creating a distribution for a network, always ask complex password access . You can not 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 of special characters;
- If a computer or smartphone has found 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 to programs to create 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 settings. social network, online banking or mail client. To enter the site, you will need to enter not only a login-password pair, but also a unique access code that will be sent to the linked number in the form of an SMS message.
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Thanks to the mobile hotspot feature that has appeared, users can easily share the Internet with other computers and gadgets.
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OS version check
The built-in hotspot creation feature was introduced in the latest W10 OS update.
Previously, users could not set up wireless Internet distribution without the help of third-party gadgets or programs.
Mobile hotspot option only supported in version 1607 updates of the licensed ten.
Before you start setting up distribution, you should check the version of the operating system you are using.
Follow instructions:
- Press the key "Notification Center" ;
- On the left side of the screen, the latest events tab and shortcut keys will appear. Click on the "Options" tile;
- In the window that opens, find the "System" tile and click on it;
- Open the "About" tab. In the right part of the window, information about the parameters of the PC and the installed OS will appear;
- Check the value of the "Version" field. For the mobile spot function to work, only W 10 U pdate 1607 or newer version of the system.
If the computer does not have update 1607 installed, check for it for your PC and laptop you can in the following way:
1 Go to the notification center again and open the window "Options";
2 Click on "Update and Security";
3 In a new window, click on the check for updates button and wait for the process to complete. If there are updates available for your PC, a corresponding message will appear on the screen along with a key to start the installation. An active Internet connection is required to scan and install.
Important! Before starting the installation of updates, save the result of all open programs, as the computer will be restarted.
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, should take these steps:
- Open Device Manager window by right-clicking on the "Windows" button;
- In the new window, find the tab "Network adapters" and expand it. Then click on the section with the right mouse button and click on the item "Update Configuration". Make sure WAN connection is enabled;
Now network devices will interact with this function without problems.
Hosted network support
The function will not work if the computer or laptop does not support a hosted network.
You can check this parameter using the OS command line.
To check an option follow instructions:
- Launch Command Prompt with Window "Windows Search";
- Enter the command shown in the figure below into the window and click Enter for its implementation;
- In the appeared system information find the line shown in the figure below. The parameter value must be positive. Only in this case it will be possible to set up a working distribution of the Internet for other gadgets.
If there is no hosted network support, this means that you need to purchase an additional physical USB adapter, which works with such a function. The device connects to a computer and uses it to set up mobile access.
We create through the OS interface
Once you've verified that you're using the correct version, downloaded the latest, and verified hosted network support, you're ready to set up your distribution.
A preliminary check of all functions will allow you not to 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 your computer uses. Wireless - connected to a PC, ethernet– connection via cable, 3G– connection to the global network via . If at the moment the PC is connected to the Internet with 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 set 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. Run a scan for available networks and select the name of the access point you created earlier. Enter the password and connect. The Internet connection on the other 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 the Wi-Fi distribution will be displayed.
Also, you can view the device name, device and physical ID.
Distribution using the command line - suitable for all versions of Windows
This hotspot option suitable for all system versions Windows 10 . The only disadvantage of the method is that the work with the function occurs not through the operating system program interface, but via command line:
- Open 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 the successful execution of the command the following message will appear:
Troubleshooting
When attempting to create, error messages may be displayed in the function window. Until the problem is fixed, you will not be able to use the function.
We will analyze all types of errors, which may be encountered during the access point setup process.
hotspot setting error
If you see a message stating that the configuration failed, first check the connection with the router.
The access point is not created due to the fact that the computer is missing.
Check Wi-Fi connection status or you can connect to another router by clicking on the corresponding symbol on the main toolbar. Near the network with an active connection, the inscription will be displayed: "Connected", but not "No internet access". Otherwise, restart your 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 you see the same message in the settings window 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 tab "Network and Internet".
Then select the item "State" in the window that opens, click on the field "Network Reset". Then reconnect to Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or modem.
Gadgets do not connect to hotspot. What to do?
There are cases when the user performed the distribution and no system error messages appeared, but other gadgets cannot.
In this case, you need to disable the computer firewall. Standard or third-party antivirus software may block the WAN sharing feature.
To disable the default "Windows Defender", in the OS settings window, open the field "Defender" and disable the function as shown in the figure below.
Then disable and restart mobile access. Now the gadgets should connect to the Internet distribution without any problems.
Connectivity Benefits
Usage has the following benefits:
- Mobility . The user can set up an access point anywhere, regardless of their location or external conditions. The only requirement is the presence of the Internet on the 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 rate up to 11 Mbps . 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 of them, the better the Internet speed;
- Easy function setting . It can be created in a few minutes with ;
- Hot spot is profitable to use when traveling, on business trips and just in everyday life, because this way you do not need to connect a paid tariff for using the Internet for everyone and. Enough and one device that has access to the Internet.
Rules for using the hotspot safely
If you care about the safety of your data (payment card information, logins, passwords, messages), always follow rules for safe use of the hotspot function:
- When creating a distribution for a network, always set a complex access password . You can not 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 of special characters;
- If a computer or smartphone has found 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 to programs to create 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 the 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 that will be sent to the linked number in the form of an SMS message.
Thematic videos:
Finally, Windows 10 has a standard and simple feature 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 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 specify 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 fine.
Now, in order to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi in Windows 10, you do not need to perform complex settings for an access point via the 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 "Mobile hotspot", and activate the wireless access point function.
Important point! The Mobile Hotspot feature appeared in Windows 10 version 1607 . After installing the August 2, 2016 Anniversary Update. If your system has not been updated (there is no "Mobile Hot Spot" section), then there are two options: update Windows 10 to latest version(through the update center, or by downloading the update from the Microsoft website), or start the access point using the command line. I provided a link to the manual above.
I have tried different settings for this feature. launched distribution of 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 in the process of setting up a mobile access point in Windows 10. I set up the distribution of the Internet, which is connected via network cable, via 3G/4G modem ( cellular network), and even over Wi-Fi.
To distribute the Internet, you must have it connected to your computer, and it must work. Also, you must have a Wi-Fi adapter. It is built-in in a laptop, and USB adapters can be used on a PC. It must be connected, the driver is 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.
Sharing Wi-Fi via Mobile Hotspot in Windows 10
First of all, open the options. Since we have detailed instructions I'll show you how to do it:
Go to the "Network and Internet" section.
Open the "Mobile Hot Spot" section. It will immediately set the standard name of the Wi-Fi network that the computer will broadcast and also set default password The to use 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 long.
In the drop-down menu "Internet Connection Sharing" you need to select the connection through which you have an Internet connection. It doesn't have to be "Ethernet". There may be a connection with the name of your provider. To launch a mobile hotspot, click on the switch next to the item "Allow my Internet connection to be used 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 fine. Didn't notice any disconnects.
Launch hotspot when internet is via 3G modem (mobile network)
I decided to connect my 3G USB modem to my laptop and try to run "Mobile Hot Spot". After all, many 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? Decided to test this method. It doesn't make much sense, but it might be useful to someone. It turns out that you can receive the Internet wirelessly, launch an access point and distribute it via Wi-Fi to your devices. It may come in handy when, for example, you were allowed to connect only one device to Wi-Fi. We connect the laptop, and we are already distributing the Internet through the "Mobile Hot Spot".
Here is such a strange function, but everything works. It turns out that the laptop acts as an access point with a wireless network connection.
Mobile Hotspot Management
You can disable the function itself and stop distributing the Internet simply by setting the switch to the "Off" position. in the settings window.
Or by clicking on the button that will appear when you click on the connection icon on the notification panel.
Everything is convenient and close at hand.
Possible problems when setting up an access point, and their solutions
As I wrote above, in the process of starting the access point, you may encounter various errors. When I tried to run a mobile hotspot on a desktop computer with a TP-LINK TL-WN721N adapter, I also encountered the error "Cannot configure 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 distributing the Internet through the command line without any problems. I wrote about this in the instructions: setting up an access point via a Wi-Fi adapter.
Error "Can't 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 defeat this error on one computer. Although, there were all the necessary drivers in the device manager, and they worked. Even if your Wi-Fi is turned off with the button, the mobile hot spot starts up smoothly.
If you think logically, then the problem is definitely not the absence of a wireless adapter driver, because if there were no driver, then the Mobile Hot Spot tab would not exist at all. Just like the "Wi-Fi" tabs in the settings.
The problem must be looked for in the device manager. First of all, try updating the Wi-Fi adapter driver. Reinstall it by downloading from the manufacturer's website. If this does not help, then go to the device manager, and check if there is a "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter" 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 next to the "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter", then right-click on it and select "Enable".
If this does not help, then you can still try the tips from this article.
A few more solutions
1 Error "This Internet connection cannot be shared because there is no connection to the mobile network" .
I got such an error when I tried to start distributing the Internet when connected via a 3G modem. Everything was solved by simply restarting the Internet connection. Make sure the internet on your computer is working. You can restart your computer, connect to the Internet, and start all over again.
2 Error: "Could not set up a mobile hotspot because the computer does not have an Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular network connection" .
You will most likely see such an error only if your computer is really not connected to the Internet. Check connection.
3 Devices do not connect to a running Wi-Fi network. I have not encountered such a problem, but everything can be. 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 an 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 feature as a hotspot. This is much more convenient than typing incomprehensible 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 through the command line. I gave 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. Good luck!
Finally, Windows 10 has a standard and simple feature 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 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 specify 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 the 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 "Mobile hotspot", and activate the wireless access point function. You will also be interested in 8 hidden features of Windows 10.
So, in order to turn on the hotspot, 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 Hot Spot" 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 drop-down list "Internet Connection Sharing", select the connection through which you have an Internet connection, 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 a mobile hotspot, click on the switch next to the item "Allow my Internet connection to be used on other devices."
Now that the mobile hotspot is set up and enabled, any Wi-Fi-enabled device 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.
I decided to connect my 3G USB modem to my laptop and try to run "Mobile Hot Spot". After all, many 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 fine.
This is how it will look like for you
Mobile Hotspot Management
You can disable the function itself and stop distributing the Internet simply by setting the switch to the "Off" position. in the settings window.
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Possible problems when sharing the Internet in Windows 10 through a mobile hotspot, and their solutions
As I wrote above, in the process of starting the access point, you may encounter various errors. When I tried to run a mobile hotspot on a desktop computer with a TP-LINK TL-WN720NR adapter, I also encountered the error "Cannot configure 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 distributing the Internet through the command line without any problems.
Error "Can't 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 defeat this error on one computer. Although, there were all the necessary drivers in the device manager, and they worked. Even if your Wi-Fi is turned off with the button, the mobile hot spot starts up smoothly.
If you think logically, then the problem is definitely not the absence of a wireless adapter driver, because if there were no driver, then the Mobile Hot Spot tab would not exist at all. Just like the "Wi-Fi" tabs in the settings.
The problem must be looked for in the device manager. First of all, try updating the Wi-Fi adapter driver. Reinstall it by downloading from the manufacturer's website. If this does not help, then go to the device manager, and check if there is a "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter" 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 next to the "Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual 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 a mobile network."
I got such an error when I tried to start distributing the Internet when connected via a 3G modem. Everything was solved by simply restarting the Internet connection. Make sure the internet on your computer is working. You can restart your computer, connect to the Internet and start all over again.
2 Error: "Could not set up mobile hotspot because the computer does not have an Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or cellular connection."
You will most likely see such an error only if your computer is really not connected to the Internet. Check connection.
This error also appears when your Internet is connected via PPPoE (high-speed connection). The mobile hotspot does not see such internet connections.
3 Devices do not connect to a running Wi-Fi network. I have not encountered such a problem, but everything can be. Most often, the connection is blocked by antiviruses and firewalls. Disable them and check your network connection.