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HOW TO TURN YOUR WINDOWS 7 PC INTO A WiFi HOTSPOT

In this article today, we will be briefing you on how you could turn your Windows 7 PC into a WiFi hotspot. And we will be discussing two possibilities here; - one which you will need to pass through CMD(Windows command prompt), and the other via software you will have to install.

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The sharing of one's connection from the PC to other devices via Hotspot is quite pretty easier and simple with higher versions of the Windows OS like Windows 10. As far as Windows 7 is concerned, the mobile Hotspot option available in Windows 10 accessible from the settings that easily permits you to share your connection via Hotspot is absent. But this those not mean that one with Windows 7 installed won't be able to share his/her connection to other devices in the form of a Wireless connection.
In this article today, we will be briefing you on how you could turn your Windows 7 PC into a WiFi hotspot. And we will be discussing two possibilities here; - one which you will need to pass through CMD(Windows command prompt), and the other via software you will have to install.




Requirements


Before diving into the different ways to archiving this, let us, first of all, take a look at one important point;

  • You will need a compatible/ updated Windows 7 wireless network adapter driver. To date, brand names like Atheros, Broadcom and Realtek have been known to work. (Most of the newer laptops come with the above brands.). Without the latest to date, Wireless adapters drivers installed, you won't be able to archive this.
  • Top driver update tools are Driver talent, driver pack, driver magician, etc.

How do I use my Windows 7 PC as a WiFi Hotspot?


As we earlier mentioned at the introduction of this article, there are two possibilities here; one via command line, and the other via a software.

How to activate WiFi hotspot on windows 7 passing through CMD.


Activating WiFi hotspot on Windows 7 via the command line is quite simple. To archive this, please do follow the below instructions:
  • First click on the Start icon then search for cmd and run as administrator.
running cmd as admin

  • Next, in the command line, type in the following command and hit enter;
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=YOURSSID key=YOURPASSWORD

NB: Replace "YOURSSID" and "YOURPASSWORD" with the ssid and password you will want for your WiFi hotspot respectively.

Enter command with ssid and password and hit enter

  • Next, type in the following command after executing the first and also hit Enter;

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

The above command is to start the virtual WiFi hotspot adapter.

  • Now click Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings, right-click your internet connection and select Properties. Click the Sharing tab, check “Allow other network users to connect…”, choose your virtual WiFi adapter.
  • After the above steps, the WiFi hotspot you created should now be visible to other devices.
  • Congrats, you can now use your Windows 7 PC as a WiFi hotspot.


Activating WiFi hotspot on Windows 7 using Baidu WiFi hotspot.




Baidu WiFi hotspot is a Windows software that permits you to turn your PC into a wireless router in just a click. But to use this as we earlier said, you will need to have updated your wireless adapter drivers.
Baidu WiFi Hotspot is a lightweight, handy little tool that will allow you to share your computer's network with your cell phone or tablet easily. Setting up the app is straightforward, as long as your PC can access the internet, you can create a WiFi network!
The app automatically detects your WiFi adapter and then establishes the virtual network using a default series of settings. Any devices that are connected can then be seen via a retractable panel. From here you can block blacklist devices that you do not wish to use your Internet connection. Overall, Baidu WiFi Hotspot is a reliable, efficient app that you can use to create a wireless network connection that enables you to share your Internet connection with other devices. On the plus side, you can also transfer data such as photos, music and documents between your PC and a compatible mobile device via the ‘Get File From Phone’ and ‘Send File To Phone’ functions. This can be done via two transfer modes: by accessing a specific address in the mobile’s web browser or by scanning a QR code. Now from the above, we are sure you will find it easier to use your PC running  Windows 7 as a router for wireless connection sharing.

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