How to configure a laptop as an access point wi-fi
How to configure a laptop as an access point wi-fi
When you have internet connected to your laptopor a computer with a Wi-Fi interface and there is a need to transfer the Internet to the second device, but there is no possibility to purchase a router, use the creation of a Wi-Fi connection that will be distributed from the "main" computer.
Instructions
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First of all, make sure that you have a workingAdapter Wi-Fi and installed drivers. Then go to "Manage wireless networks" as follows: "Start-Control Panel-Network and the Internet Network and Sharing Center". In the window that opens, select "Add", and then the network selection menu will appear, where select "Create computer-to-computer network".
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The next window will require clicking "Next". Enter the name of the SSID that you will see when you connect to this point. Assign a WPA2-Personal password so that outsiders can not connect to your network. If there is no need to restrict access, then leave the network open without assigning a password for the connection.
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Check the box next to "Save".Parameters of this network "and go to the next window by clicking on" Next ". Look at the network parameters you created in the window that appears and check them. Be sure to click on "Enable Internet Connection Sharing", otherwise the connection will be limited and only the local network will be available. If everything is done correctly, a window will appear with the message "Internet Connection Sharing Enabled".
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In order to connect to the created networkWi-Fi, go to the "Start" menu and click "Control Panel-Networks and the Internet Network and Sharing Center". In this window, select the "Modify adapter settings" tab. Find the icon with the word "Wireless Network Connection", then right-click on it and select "Connect / Disconnect". Then, in the window that opens, specify the network name corresponding to the SSID you enter and click the "Connect" button.
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The window for requesting a password appears. Enter the assigned security key and click OK. It remains to choose the type of network: "Home network", "Enterprise network" or "Public network". When all the actions have been completed, you will see the message that the connection has been completed, and the name SSID will be displayed.
