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Where is the password for the set hotspot network?

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It's at key=YourPasswordHere. Of course, you should replace YourPasswordHere with your own password.

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How do I join the network from another computer?

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Turn on the WiFi on the computer you wish to add and find the hotspot, which would be under the name you typed after SSID= , then click on it and it will ask you for the password. The password is what you typed after KEY=.

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How do I find the password to join the hotspot I've created?

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Run the command prompt as the administrator and type ' netsh wlan show hostednetwork security' and then press enter key. You will get your saved password.

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My command prompt is showing an error saying that the parameter isn't correct. What can I do about it?

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Reset your setting. Open cmd and type netsh winsock reset Repeat Step 1 again.

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Can I download anything using this WiFi network?

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You can download files from the hosted computer if file sharing is turned on (with the right credentials), or from the internet if internet sharing is turned on.

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How can I set the hosted network to be started automatically every time I start my computer?

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Create a batch file (.bat) with the command `netsh wlan start hostednetwork` and save it. Open Task Scheduler and create a basic task with an option to **Run it at startup** and link with the batch file you just created. Save and exit.

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I was following the steps and got an error message: "hosted network could not be started." What can I do to fix this?

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First verify that your wireless adapter supports hosted network, as shown in step 3. Try reinstalling the driver. Right click This PC go to Device Manager. Under Network Adapters, identify your adapter, right click on it and click on Uninstall then click OK on confirmation. Restart your computer and Windows will automatically detect your adapter and install required drivers. Verify again and if it is yes, then create and start hosted network.

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What if I don't want to put a passcode on my Hotspot?

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Skip the "key=password" part in the command line. Stop at "ssid=yourname." This is not recommended as it makes your WiFi/internet connection vulnerable to attack, as a non password protected WiFi is visible and accessible to anyone within range. Your connection can be used by these troublemakers to download malicious stuff even onto your laptop, and can severely slow down your internet speed as they use up the data.

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Do you have any troubleshooting tips? Whenever I do this, I get an error message that says the hotspot couldn't be activated and my resource is not in a correct state to perform the requisite action. My driver does support creating a hotspot.

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Go to Network Adapter and open LAN Properties. In the Sharing tab, enable Sharing and save. Then try this -- it will work. In case if your LAN goes limited, then just troubleshoot it.

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Can a Hotspot work for more than one mobile device?

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Yes, as long as there is enough broadband-capacity to serve more than one mobile device with fast internet speed. Keep in mind that the more devices there are connected to the Hotspot, the slower the internet will become.

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When I input the command, "netsh wlan start hostednetwork" and input these values, I get the message, "The hosted network couldn't be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation." What can I do to troubleshoot this problem?

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Go to your network adapter and open LAN properties. In the sharing tab, enable "sharing" and save it. This should work.

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It says "A device in the system is not functioning." How do I solve this?

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Check that your host device is OK and running properly. If this is the case, connect a LAN cable to your PC and try again.

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Where do I open the network connection window?

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Type in to where your program files are and put in the network. It should show the network and sharing centre if it is Windows 10.

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These tips aren't working because my phone says I am giving the wrong password. What can I do?

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You can try checking for any grammatical mistakes. If that doesn't work, format your PC and try again, using a different hotspot name this time.

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When I check "Allow other network users to connect through this computer internet connection," there is nothing to select below it. What should I do then?

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Something will only display underneath if you have more than one option available or more than one adapter.

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What should I do if the hosted network status is 'not available'?

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You should be able to reconfigure the network to adapt to your mini p22s Express chip inside your desktop, or if you are using laptop it is your wireless card mainly. Check either of these before reconfiguring.

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Can I use my ASUS chromebook for this?

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Yes, you can use any laptop/PC, unless it has a command prompt interface, if you follow each step exactly.

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Why does my mobile device keep telling me, "IP configuration failure"?

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This may be due to your phone's Wifi Configuration or Internet chip. Try changing your proxy settings to "Don't Allow".

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Why does it say "No Internet Access?"

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Because you have no internet access. You should try moving closer to router to obtain access.

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