steps to create hotspot connection in windows8

Anonymous
2013-07-11T06:08:29+00:00

i want to create a hotspot connection my operating system is windows8 and by creating hotspot connection on my laptop i want to share my internet connection

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments
Answer accepted by question author
Anonymous
2013-07-13T08:23:14+00:00

Hi again,

Just like my first reply. I'm sorry if my first reply was hard to understand. There's more detail steps below:

Step 1: Launch an elevated command prompt under Windows 8 (one with administrator privileges).

Step 2: Run the following command to verify that your network interface supports virtualization:

netsh wlan show drivers

If Hosted network supported says Yes, you’re all set. Otherwise, you need to upgrade your hardware, if the software update doesn’t fix it.

Step 3: Now, set up the ad hoc wireless network using this command. Replace the parts in markup tags with your own choices

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=<enter_network_name_here> key=<enter_password_here>

Step 4: Until now, your hosted network has been created. Now, you need to start it. Use the command below:

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

Step 5: You’re all set, with just one thing remaining. If it’s not already enabled, you need to allow Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) for your currently-active internet connection. Simply head over to Network & Sharing Center, and in the properties for the current internet connection, enable ICS. Make sure to select the ad hoc connection under Home networking connection.

Now you can connect any device to the internet using the ad hoc wireless network with internet connection sharing that you just created on your Windows 8 PC.

Thank you.

Was this answer helpful?

20+ people found this answer helpful.
0 comments

45 additional answers

Sort by: Newest
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2016-05-21T03:02:42+00:00

    but If Hosted network supported says No, then what can I do?

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2016-03-11T18:31:43+00:00

    Ok so mine is a pretty decent new 4k Toshiba laptop. It seems like hosted network support is set to "no" but it is able to display via WIDI(displays on TV).  I can't no longer use my adhoc ever since I got this new laptop.  What are my options to upgrade my hardware?

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2016-02-02T16:10:08+00:00

    Hi again,

    Just like my first reply. I'm sorry if my first reply was hard to understand. There's more detail steps below:

    Step 1: Launch an elevated command prompt under Windows 8 (one with administrator privileges).

    Step 2: Run the following command to verify that your network interface supports virtualization:

    netsh wlan show drivers

    If Hosted network supported says Yes, you’re all set. Otherwise, you need to upgrade your hardware, if the software update doesn’t fix it.

    Step 3: Now, set up the ad hoc wireless network using this command. Replace the parts in markup tags with your own choices

    netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=<enter_network_name_here> key=<enter_password_here>

    Step 4: Until now, your hosted network has been created. Now, you need to start it. Use the command below:

    netsh wlan start hostednetwork

    Step 5: You’re all set, with just one thing remaining. If it’s not already enabled, you need to allow Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) for your currently-active internet connection. Simply head over to Network & Sharing Center, and in the properties for the current internet connection, enable ICS. Make sure to select the ad hoc connection under Home networking connection.

    Now you can connect any device to the internet using the ad hoc wireless network with internet connection sharing that you just created on your Windows 8 PC.

    Thank you.

    Hi,

    Currently using Windows 10 (upgrading from 8.1)

    i am every done with your given code in command prompt with admin rights but nothing happens only

    given below error..

    The hosted network couldn't be started.

    The group or resources is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.

    please help me as soon as possible..

    Regards,

    Sonu

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2015-12-23T14:46:33+00:00

    after step 4 its saying "hosted network coudnt be started"

    the group or resource is not in the correct state to perform  the required operation

    Please check if your wifi is on and/or airplane mode is off.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments