How to Create a Hotspot in Windows 11

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Windows 11 allows you to turn your computer into a Wi-Fi hotspot. With this, you can broadcast your Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data connection to allow other devices to connect to it. [1] If you would like to do this, then follow the steps in this wikiHow article to learn how!

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Turning on the Mobile Hotspot

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    Select "Network & Internet" in the left panel.
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  3. 3
    Click or touch the toggle switch in the box that says, "Mobile hotspot". This will enable the mobile hotspot.
  4. 4
    Click or touch the box that says "Mobile hotspot".
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    Select "Properties" to expand the network information. This will show the network name and password, which you will need to connect to the network.
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Configure the Mobile Hotspot

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    Select "Network & Internet" in the left panel.
  3. 3
    Click or touch the box that says "Mobile hotspot".
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    Know that you can change two main properties of how the connection is shared:
    • You can select the "Share my internet connection from" dropdown box to change if the connection is shared via Ethernet (wired internet), Wi-Fi, or a cellular connection. The dropdown box will only show the connections that you have available.
    • You can select the "Share over" dropdown box to decide how you want to share the internet connection. You can share the connection over Wi-Fi, or over Bluetooth. The dropdown box will only show the options that are available. [2]
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    Decide if you want power saving on. Power saving will automatically turn off the mobile hotspot if it detects that no devices are connected to it for a while. This can help save power on your PC to conserve battery power.
    • Note: If the power saver turns off the mobile hotspot, then it will not turn back on if you try to connect a device to it. You will have to go back into settings and turn it on manually.
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    Select "Properties" to expand the network information.
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    Click or touch Edit . This will bring up a dialog box that lets you edit the network name, password, and band. Change the text or options in the appropriate boxes to change that setting.
    • The network password must be at least eight characters long. You cannot have an open network (no password).
    • For the network band, 2.4 GHz is slower, but can go further. 5 GHz is faster, but cannot go as far, and older devices may not be able to connect to it. If you decide to choose a band, keep this in mind. [3]
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    Click Save once you have configured the network settings.
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      Warnings

      • This is not a complete replacement for a normal Wi-Fi router, as it can only accept eight devices. Don't use it as your day-to-day Wi-Fi router.
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      • Your PCs Wi-Fi card likely does not have the same power output as a router does, so the signal will not travel as far.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-your-windows-pc-as-a-mobile-hotspot-c89b0fad-72d5-41e8-f7ea-406ad9036b85#WindowsVersion=Windows_11
      2. ↑ https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/use-your-windows-pc-as-a-mobile-hotspot-c89b0fad-72d5-41e8-f7ea-406ad9036b85#WindowsVersion=Windows_11
      3. ↑ https://kb.netgear.com/29396/What-is-the-difference-between-2-4-GHz-5-GHz-and-6-GHz-wireless-frequencies

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