Create a Virtual Wifi Network Using Command Prompt on Windows 10
Intro: Create a Virtual Wifi Network Using Command Prompt on Windows 10
STEP 1: Start Menu
1. First, go to the start menu on your computer.
STEP 2: Password
Enter a password if asked (if you’re not on an
administrative account).
STEP 3: Command Prompt
Search for the command prompt application (cmd).
STEP 4: Administrator Account
Second, right click and select run as administrator
STEP 5: First Command
Third, type the following command to see if your
computer supports hosted network: “NETSH WLAN SHOW DRIVERS”.
STEP 6: Support for Your Computer
If you see a “Yes” that means your computer does
support hosted network and “No” if it does not support hosted network.
STEP 7: Setting Up the Network
Type the following command prompt: NETSH WLAN SET
HOSTEDNETWORK mode=allow ssid=Network key=passphrase and press enter. *Make sure you replace the “network name with the name you want to use and the “key” with the password of your choice.
STEP 8: Start HOSTEDNETWORK
Type NETSH WLAN START HOSTEDNETWORK and press enter.
This will turn on the hosted network.
STEP 9: Stop HOSTEDNETWORK
Type NETSH WLAN STOP HOSTEDNETWORK to turn the
hostednetwork off.
STEP 10: Close Window
After you are finished exit out of the command prompt
windows.
8 Comments
flubbywubkins 3 years ago
Not sure if I should proceed, since I’m not confident in compatibility. EVEN THOUGHT windows 10 has a section in the action center for hot spot, and I’ve made a network name and pass which showed up on other devices but eventually once connected would say “no internet connection”. Assured my Pc is connected at this point :/
flubbywubkins 3 years ago
“Hosted group could not be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to preform the requested operation”
flubbywubkins 3 years ago
Obviously not your fault but why does windows add a box in the “action center” for wireless hotspot connects (up to 8), if it’s not supported in my system and there’s no way to upgrade to have the capability included ?
flubbywubkins 3 years ago
OctaviousUalr 6 years ago
Whenever you create your hosted network it will automatically save for you to re-use whenever you want to. Just type the command netsh wlan start hostednetwork and it will turn on when using the command prompt.
OctaviousUalr 6 years ago
Commands are not case sensitive, so they can be typed in either upper or lower case letters.
Penolopy Bulnick 6 years ago
Nice job with your first Instructable!
OctaviousUalr 6 years ago