While on Windows 7 you needed third-party software to share Wi-Fi from your computer or laptop, you can now share Wi-Fi on Windows 10 without any software thanks to the built-in Mobile Hotspot feature. This article will guide you on how to set up a Wi-Fi hotspot from a connected laptop on Windows 10 without any additional software.
Mobile hotspot is a very useful feature on Windows 10. You can use your laptop as a Wi-Fi extender or share your Wi-Fi with friends nearby, even with just a 3G USB modem or network cable. Sharing Wi-Fi on Windows 10 doesn't require any software, helping you avoid downloading apps from unknown sources or wasting computer resources, as this feature is built into Windows 10. If you're still using an older operating system, install Windows 10 now to enjoy these exciting features!
GUIDE TO SETTING UP A WIFI HOTSPOT ON WINDOWS 10 WITHOUT USING SOFTWARE
Step 1: Press the Windows + I key combination to open the Windows Settings window.
Step 2: In the Windows Settings window , select Network & Internet .
Step 3: In the left pane, scroll down and select Mobile hotspot.
Step 4: In the Mobile hotspot section, select the internet network you are connected to from the "Share my internet connection from" dropdown menu to use as the primary connection. The Wi-Fi signal your computer broadcasts will connect to this network. After selecting, click Edit at the bottom to set up security information for Wi-Fi broadcasting on Windows 10 without using any software.
Step 5: The Edit network info window appears. There are two information fields:
Network name : Enter the display name for the Wi-Fi network you will be broadcasting.
Network password (at least 8 characters) : Wifi network security password (minimum 8 characters)
You must fill in the Network name; you can leave the Network password field blank if you don't want to set a password for your Wi-Fi network. Press Save to save the settings.
Step 6: In the "Turn on remotely" section , you can press " On" if you want to allow other devices connected to your Wi-Fi network to receive your Wi-Fi signal via Bluetooth.
Step 7: In the Mobile hotspot section at the top, switch the toggle to On to start broadcasting Wi-Fi on Windows 10 without using any software.
When you broadcast Wi-Fi from your computer, any device such as a computer or phone with Wi-Fi detection capabilities can find and connect to your Wi-Fi network.
The above is a guide to help you create a Wi-Fi hotspot on Windows 10 without using any software, once your computer is connected to the network. If your computer is experiencing problems and you haven't found a solution yet, you can reset Windows 10 to start it up. Resetting Windows 10 is quite simple, and you can do it yourself.
As mentioned above, Windows 10 has many useful functions such as Wi-Fi hotspot and computer security without needing to install any additional software. One of the most popular computer security features on Windows 10 is hard drive encryption, which protects your data and ensures that no unauthorized access or interference occurs.