Thank you so so so so much for this. It has really helped me. I had this issue, my android phone couldn’t connect to my hotspot, and the problem was that my virtual adapter hasn’t been selected. Really thank’s!
Hi all, don’t know if I’ll get a reply but just trying my luck here and a big thank you in advance if I do get a reply! I use a USB modem for my internet and share the internet with my phone using this method. It usually works fine but once in a while it stops working. This time, it is still working, and my android phone is connected to the network I set up, but the internet is really slow – only messaging apps like whatsapp works; youtube doesn’t work. Any suggestions for this? It seems like everything is working as it is supposed to. My internet on my PC is working fine, and my android connects to other wifi sources fine.
Hello, followed all the instructions, and it set up OK. But when I tried to connect my phone to the WiFi network, I got an endless “Obtaining IP Address”….is it possible that my carrier on the computer, a wireless internet stick from O2 in Germany, blocks the use of sharing technologies like this?
This is the most useful, easy and helpful procedure. After many years of using external applications and third party software, this is by far the most use full and effective article.
Hi, Thanks a lot. However, I am just wondering that every time I have to enter the same command(2nd one I suppose) to enable the network? is there an option to keep it permanently on?? Thank you. Much appreciated.
I have to appreciate it because it helped me a lot. I tried many other ways to get wireless for my phone that used to work normally in win 7 and lost as I migrated to windows 10.
Tried the same, but got an error saying:”The hosted network couldn’t be started. The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation.” Please help and advise.
I’m very interested in the hybrid method with 2 wireless cards installed. How can you tell the virtual WiFi Hotspot to use the USB WiFi Adapter for the hotspot and not the one that is connected to the internet? I don’t see in the description how to tell the command prompt which one it has to use.
I have done all above steps but now i want undo all steps because every time switch my laptop command prompt windows popup so please tell me how to undo all above steps
dear ,
i have created this virtual network and connected internet as well.
but how can i save this network for every time
when i restart its gone. and need to create again
PLEASE READ THIS!!!
Some Network Adapters do not support this. If you get “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.” after trying ‘netsh wlan start hostednetwork’ and you cannot find “Microsoft Virtual Network Adapter” in device manager. It is possible your network adapter is not supported with Virtual Network. To find out, enter ‘netsh wlan show drivers’ somewhere it should say “Hosted network supported : Yes” if your network adapter is supported with Virtual Network.
I did the ‘netsh wlan set hostednetwork’ then ‘netsh wlan start hostednetwork’. I get the response “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.” I tried enabling at Device manager, but I couldn’t find the driver even after I clicked ‘Show hidden devices’. HELP ME!!!
I see this is a fairly old thread but I hope you may be able to help me Im having the same problem when I put in the last bit of info into the command prompt Im getting, “the hostednetwork could not be started” ” The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.” My wifi is enabled and all drivers are up to date do you have any suggestions?
good work but i can only get wifi access from it if i also have the free version of connectify running. running windows 10 here, i have checked everything mentioned in the comments and tutorial
Hello ,
I am getting Hosted network could not be started error.
the group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation…
Can any one help me out of this?
THANKS SO MUCH. WORKED FOR ME NOT REALLY PERFECTLY, BECAUSE I HAD TO DISABLE MY FIREWALL FOR INTERNET ACCESS NOT TO GET BLOCKED. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE DETAILED STEPS. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 B)
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LIMITED ACCESS ON THEIR CONNECTING DEVICES, I RECOMMEND YOU DISABLE YOUR FIREWALL IN YOUR ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE. ALSO DISABLE YOUR WINDOWS FIREWALL IF THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS
Hi, I had the same problem with the command saying “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation
Yes the article works good for me. I have configured my windows 8.1 laptop as wifi hotspot using commands.
The problem i am facing is peculiar that only one wifi device(mobile) is able to connect to the hotspot at any point of time.
Pl let me know how to set the number of devices to be connected simultaneously to wifi hotspot by using commands.
I had the issue of trying to share my Windows 10 laptop’s internet connection with my tablet, however I was not able to get an IP, and when I did, I would get a blank page.
After lots of research into the problem, I managed to share my connection by doing the following:
Enable the following services –
‘Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)’
‘routing and remote access’
I use Bitdefender for Antivirus, and I needed to disable ‘Block Internet Connection Sharing’ and also within the firewall settings, turn stealth mode off, Generic to Yes on the Wifi adapter.
How this helps others as it took me ages to get it working.
Hi, I had the same problem with the command saying “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation”
But I can’t find the local area connection adapter in my device manage, neither under network connections
I accidentally disabled the local area connection adapter before, is that why i can’t start internet sharing?
Thx
Wow, great. it worked for me perfectly as told in the article… just a couple of commands and few clicks made my. it was very helpful and very nice presentation with screen shots.
keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot
This was great when it worked for a few days then stopped. Now it is driving me insane. I’ve tried everything a dozen times but once the network is created my mobile device gets stuck on ‘obtaining IP address’. Firewall is disabled, ‘share internet connection’ is checked. The only option I have under the ethernet connection is ‘wifi’. Arrrgh!
hello sir,
your blog helped me lot in setting up a hotspot.
but after i type the command it is showing me this:
“the wireless loacl area network is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation”
what shall i do?plz help me sir.
thanks in advance
simply do one thing……go to your pc’s network and sharing centre>change adapter settings>right click on the adapter that has the internet acess> go to properties>go to sharing>in that tick the first option and untick the second option>if you can see a box below….then in that selcet virtual network adapter or no need…….now refresh your computer……
this time you should be able to use internet on your mobile phone………..
i am unable to use internet from hotspot as it says “No internet access”
i have used both the methods…through command prompt and “wifiaccesspoint_o”…but still its not working….
hi andy you dont need to go for firewall……….all you need to do is just refresh your hostednetowrk with a new passphrase…….
type the following command with admin privilages………………
“netsh wlan refresh hostednetwork password”
…….now restart your pc for better perfomance and this time you should be able to connect to i phone
all steps completed, DHCP enabled. but despite all I’ve tried my iPhone 6 or iPad wont connect saying incorrect password. i am defiantly typing the correct password. have also tried with firewall disabled with no luck. any ideas?
how can I make a hotspot from vpn.im not directly connected through wireless modem I first connect to dormitory’s modem then I connect my vpn to connect to internet.
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.3.9600]
(c) 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tu
torials
The hosted network mode has been set to allow.
The SSID of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
The user key passphrase of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
C:Windowssystem32>
what should i do now… after thise i trying
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Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. but NOT showing Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual.
SO than tell mi what should i do NOW..
PLZ HELP..
hi chetan you forgot to do one thing…….in the device manager there will be a help colum………..
go to that colum and there will be a option called show hidden adapters……click that option……
now all the hidden adapters will be shown……..now search for the microsoft hostednetwork adapter>right click>enable the adapter………….
thats it now refresh the device manager for hardware changes……close the device manager
refresh your hostednetwork with a new password….you hv a command….”netsh wlan refresh hostednetwork passwoed….”
now go for the command “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”
………….now you should be able to start the ad-hoc on your pc……….
just enable internet sharing for your wifi or network adapter and save the setting…….this time you must be able to use internet on your mobile phone….and check that you have internet access on your laptop or pc……..
Is it possible to spoof the mac address for the virtual network? The reason I ask is that my ISP tries to block sharing so in order to make use of this by connecting the modem to my notebook I would have to clone the mac address. If I don’t do this the notebook and all devices connected to the hotspot cannot access the internet !
Hi.
I am trying to create a virtual hot spot using the command prompt.
The hot spot has been successfully created.
Other devices are recognizing the hot spot but are unable to connect to the network.
I have created the hot spot.My phone is detecting it.I entered the password and tried to connect my phone to the network.
I am getting an error in the phone saying ‘Authentication failed’.
hi aditya……it means you needto do two things….first close the wifi in your phone and reopen it and start searching for the virtual network…which you have artificially created in your laptop or pc………..
you must be able to connect it now…..if you have tried it….then the second thing you should do is that…….
stop the hostednetwork on your computer……
go to cmd with admin privilages……..
then type, “netsh wlan stop hostednetwork”
the virual adapter will stop……now again start the hostednetwork….the comman for it is, “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”
the virtual adapter will start again……..
now refresh the hostednetwork with a new password……..here is the command, “netsh wlan refresh hostednetwork password”……….this time should be surely able to connect your phone to the virual adapter…..and note that to spell the password correctly..it is recommended that you make your password visible……….if you want to view the password of your virtual network….you have a command, “netsh wlan show hostednetwork setting security key=clear”
thats it…..i hope this article was helpful you can contact me anytime at [email protected]
at step 2, after “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”, there is no virtual local access, there is just wifi and some ethernet option
accidentally I solved my problem.
I chose wifi as the option, but still I didn’t have internet connection for my hotspot. so removed the check for “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” and clicked ok.
again I put check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” and after that I had new option which worked for me.
Hello and thanks for sharing this information with us. I do not know if this has been answered before (having a quick look I couldn’t find it). I have been able to establish the wifi spot and connect to it without any issues. I even downloaded the .exe file and activate that the hotspot is enable everytime my windows initiates… However this is not the case. Everytime my laptop goes to sleep or restarts the wifi hotspot disappears, can’t even see it at the ‘Network sharing centre’. Any ideas on how could I change this so I don’t have to put the commands all over again every time?
Thanks in advance!
This worked great on my Windows 10 Pro Laptop. I know the included zip allows you to create / delete the hotspot. However if your like me and you want to retain this connection but want to be able to disable / enable simply you can create a .bat file with the following code.
hello khan zarak……you must first turn on the sharing feature of your internet device……….
go to network and sharing center…….
you can see to which network you are connected……
by the upright there will be an option called “change adapter settings”……….
in that right click on the adapter which gives you the internet connection………
go to properties…….which will be at the bottom of the pop up………..
a new popup will open showing you the details of the adapter……there up there will be a colum called…..”sharing”…….in that enable sharing and better dont tick the second option……..below the first option there will be a box…..
in that select “virtual network adapter”……..
and save it……..
thats it…….
restart your pc and use internet conectin using the virtual network adapter
hello sir i have made my laptop as wifi hotspot using your methods. My mobile was also connected to that wifi hotspot, but the problem i am facing that nothing is opening in mobile. internet access is shown in both ethernet and wifi hot spot but i am unable to open any site on my mobile. kindly suggest me.
its simple you just need to enable sharing for your internet adapter………..go to network and sharing center>change adapter settings>right click on the adapter>go to properties>sharing>”allow other network users to connect through the computers internet connection” tick this option……thats it and save it……now you can use internet connection on the pc
After following all the steps correctly hosted network is created but I am not able to connect to the hosted network with my android phone. It shows authentication problem.
Waiting for your valuable advice
When I type “netsh wlan start hostednetwork” the displayed message is “the group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the operation”, please help
Hello, I use the little program, everything is ok, I see the network, It’s got internet connection also, and I can connect with my phone, but somehow my phone haven’t got internet connection.. Can yo help me?
I’ve done a task in this tutorial, the following result
“Status hotspot is private network, Acces type: Internet, Homegroup: Ready to create, Connection: Local area connection”
And, My phone is already connected to the hotspot.
however, my lan used the Internet proxy, and my phone is not connected to the internet even connected to the hotspot.
can you help me, is there any other software tools should I add?
I’ve created the hotspot and can connect devices to it. But when i connect and try to load anything from the web it appears no internet connection. What could i do?
First of all kuddos mate.. it works like charm.. never knew about any such inbuilt features of windows. Now, the problem i am facing is, it works lovely on two mobile devices but if try to connect the 3rd i get the error authentication problem.. why so? and do we have any solution for it…
This was working fine for me last 45 days, but suddenly now its stopped working. I can see the hotspot network on my computer and it gets detected on my mobile too but does not connect. If I restart my laptop and start the hosted network it works for 2 min and again gets disconnected. What could be the problem?
Dear Codrut Neagu
thanks for this helpful post, worked in my win 8.1.
i use this solutions with mobile remote controller “unifiedremote.com”.
this program have Windows & mac program and connect with iphone, android mobile.
maybe i translate your post to persian language in my blog.
I am using windows 10 pro. I have done all the things and my android mobile is connected to the virtual hotspot but the speed is very slow. What is the problem and how can i solve it pls.
I am using windows 10. I have followed all the instructions and everything looks good. In network adapters, I can see Hotspot has internet access. But, still no browsing on any of the connected devices. Any idea? I have tried disabling firewall as well, but no luck.
I created the wifi access point and it works. However, it disappears when my computer enters standby mode or is restarted. So I have to do this procedure over and over. Is there a way to make it permanent?
Hi,
I did all the steps as per the tutorial but in ethernet properties it only shows Wi-Fi i also tried the device manager approach but Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter is already enabled and on running netsh wlan show drivers hosted network supported yes
and lastly my internet does not show virtual local area connection rather it shows local area connection*14
any help would be greatly appretiated
it worked absolutely fine for me. I have turned my pc into hotspot and I can access the net on my iPhone but having issues. I can use whats app only cant access net on facebook and cant access my app store and everything else…. please help me …..
I completed all the steps as said above. But then I clicked on the network icon in the Network and Sharing center and I disabled the network. Now when I do the above last step of starting the hostednetwork, it doesn;t start because “the group or resource is not in the correct state”. Anybody Knows how to fix it?
Do you want to create a WiFi Hotspot or uninstall a Hotspot you already created.
Answer Y to create one, or N to uninstall:: Y
There is 1 WiFi adapter on your device.
Let’s configure your WiFi Hotspot:
Enter the name (SSID) of your WiFi Hotspot.: test
Enter the password you will use for your WiFi Hotspot.: 123456789
The hosted network mode has been set to allow.
The SSID of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
The user key passphrase of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
Do you want your WiFi hotspot to be enabled each time you start Windows? Enter Y
(for Yes) or N (for No)::
…………………………………………………………………
what is this problem? Help me please..
Hi!Thank you very much for this blog!! Working very well…. but the only problem is that the hotspot is disabled even when i put my laptop in “sleep” mode – this despite using your command promt feature and selecting “enable everytime windows starts”
I m stuck in obtaining address in my mobile.. but my mobile works well in other wifi networks.. so this is what happened.. someone help me http://s23.postimg.org/vlmnfm6x7/Capture.jpg
I have created the WiFi network step by step and it’s showing on my Android mobile phone. I connected my mobile phone. But the problem is when I enter any internet address my phone showing this notification: Connection Failed, Unable to connect. Please review your network setting.
Got it working great, but I wanted to do this so that my other devices would utilize my VPN connection on my main computer. Instead the main IP address is showing up as being my verizon assigned IP address. Of course I get assigned a dynamic ip but the underlying one is my service provider assigned one. Any thoughts on how to get this to utilize my vpn provided IP or is this not possible? Thanks!
Hi, i have a problem at step 2, when i check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” i can’t select the virtual network that i already created and it just says “Wi-Fi”.
I already tried the following, but still not working.
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Can you help me?
You saved me! I am in Paris at an AirBnB rental, and my phone loses connection when I go more than 15 feet from the wifi router. However, my laptop and everyone else’s phones seem to have no issues with the router’s range. Rather than get a new iphone, I followed your instructions, and whalah as they say here! I now have an incredibly strong signal and can download my emails and use the internet on my iphone 5 without using eating up my international mobile data package! The only thing I had to figure out was how to log into command prompt with administrator rights. I googled that and found that I just right click on the start button and select Command Prompt Administrator. I then followed your very thorough instructions, and it appears I am good! I wish I had figured this out 5 days ago! Thanks again for being of service to us amateurs! Mimi
Mine is working perfectly – using this at work. However, the network guys asked if I could turn the broadcast off. Is there a way to do this? (At home I can hide the broadcasting the SSID name, but can’t figure out how to do it here, since it’s not a router).
It does not persist….every time i disable my wifi…the virtual router is gone. when i turn back my wifi it does not start the hotspot ….any solution to this problem….???
Hi…
I created virtual hotspot successfully…..thanks to your instructions….
I did it manually….
but the problem is I’ve to start it every time My PC turns on using command prompt….
by using the command
netsh wlan start hosted network
is there a manual way to put the hotspot to turn on automatically everytime when the PC is turned on other than using the executable file you’ve given……
The HOTSPOT is working, mu mobile is connected, although it doesn’t access the internet.
I use a Ethernet connection, broadcasting through the wifi adapter.
My Ethernet connection uses FIXED IP configurations.
Any thoughts on it?
Dint work for me, all steps went bugless and in the end when shared the Ethernet connection to the Virtual Network, it executed correctly but the Virtual stills shows No Internet. Any suggestions….
I tried to install this but it didn’t work. Now I have limited connectivity when I try to use the WiFi normally! Troubleshooting states DHCP is not enabled for WiFi and Local Area Connection doesn’t have a valid IP configuration. Any ideas how I reset?
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
My alienware crashes when my mobile device connects. It automatically restarts my laptop. I checked the .exe file and found out that it is infected with WS.Reputation.1 scanned using Symantec.
Before saying something like that check your info: there’s no virus in the exe file! It’s just Norton giving a “low” score to the exe file, and that’s because it’s actually a script that runs on startup. It’s also very probable that Norton reboots your computer, just ’cause it thinks the exe is trying to harm it.
Norton only flags such files due to “bad” reputation, only because such executable files are not “recognized” and are potential “threats” or carriers of “malware”. This particular .exe file has no virus, be sure of that. “WS.Reputation” is no infection. Norton will quarantine or delete such files. Only because such a file is found in startup, Norton is trying to restart your computer. Remove the .exe file from startup, or put the file under exceptions, so that the file is not scanned. Let us know how it goes.
Hi, I have gone into properties for my internet connected ‘Wifi’ connection and have checked the box that
‘allows other network users to connect through this compputers internet connection’
but the dropdown box doesnt appear to select ‘Virtual Local Area Connection’
It only has a text box with ethernet written in it and im unable to change the text.
Any idea why Im having issues?
i made the hotspot and it is visible in all my devices but they are not able to connect even after i have entered the password and refreshed it few times.
is this because of the difference in os or any other thing.
does anyone know the answer or anyone has the same problem pls tell me?si
pls help me…………………
hello, tried both the methods i.e manually from cmd and also the downloadable file in the website. i have a windows 8.1 hp pav laptop. the problem i m facing is in step 2. i am using a reliance 3g dongle with vodafone 2g data . when i click on the properties of the “null network”and go to the sharing tab i dont find the “microsoft hosted network virtual adapter” in the list…the ones in the list are: Ethernet, Wifi and Local area connection*4.
i tried many things like unistalling realtek network drivers, updating it, disabling and then enabling but the same problem persists.. plz hep me with this.
Sir, i done all things. But in properties when i select my network and press ok then show me that “Cannot enable share access. The service cannot accept control messages at this time”. What i will do? Plz help me
Ive followed all the steps properly.. My mobile is getting connected through Hotspot properly but internet isnt working from mobile through the Hotspot..
Hi,
I have followed each and every step and sucessfully created the hotspot. Internet access in both Ethernet and Virtual Network. Added keyUsage=persistent when setting up Virtual Network.
The WiFi network is showing in my Windows 8.1 phone but unable to connect, getting and error message”The WiFi network Hotspot didn’t respond. Try again later”
I put the windows firewall in laptop “OFF” Same error message. I delibrately typed a wrong password, then I got the messaage “Password Incorrect”
Please help me to resolve the error message”The WiFi network Hotspot didn’t respond. Try again later”
Go to Device Manager(Run devmgmt.msc), and under Network Adapters, select properties of your wireless adapter. Then under Advanced panel, select adhoc 11n, and chose Enable.
Let us know how it goes.
I followed everything. Virtual network showed ‘Internet access’. But when I tried to connect to my android phone it is showing ‘saved, secured with WPA2’ and then changes to ‘Authentication problem’ but no internet on my phone. I tried ‘connectify’ software also. But same problem ‘Saved, secured with WPA2’. Please tell me what is the problem with my laptop & mobile
Hi, I have followed every mentioned step. When I go to click on the “allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection” box, the only thing that appears is Wi-Fi, not the Virtual Local Area Connection. I have enabled it in device manager and have done all the other steps and fixes suggested in these comments. It simply doesn’t appear….what gives?
hey it worked fine till
netsh wlan start hosted network. all drivers are enabled. i am using reliance netconnet dongle.
this error is comming up:
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation.
You have simply not turned on your access point device’s Wi-Fi. Go to Charms(right swipe) and click Settings. Under Networks, see if Wi-Fi is switched on. Then try the commands again. That should work.
The hotspot is created but not getting connected to my android phone. Its showing “Network disabled. Poor connection.” on the phone, although the signal is very strong
The hotspot is created but not getting connected to my android phone. Its showing “Network disabled. Poor connection.” on the phone, although the signal is very strong
Mr. Neagu,
Is there a way by which I can change the channel a device is on? For example, if there are too many devices on channel 1, then I must be able to promote some devices to channel 6, and some to channel 11. Is there a way?
Well that’s a nice question. You can change it if your wireless card manufacturer has allowed you to do so. Check its properties to change the channel of broadcast.
Microsoft has said that they will remove “netsh” functionality from subsequent Windows versions. That leaves us to create access points using Powershell. So what is the powershell equivalent of netsh ?
Hi .. I shared my broadband connection using the windows 8 way (you just press a button :D) but when I press the connect button it says : saved secured with WPA2
hi. i tryied this tutorial and worked just fine, but the problem is that it uses the antenna i’m using to connect to another wifi network. so i’m having a wifi network adapter in my pc, and another wifi, which is from the antenna. i would like to make the hot-spot using the wifi adapter from my pc, not from the antenna, because the antenna is far and signal is weak. thanks
Hi,
I had created virtual wifi hot spot on my laptop using command prompt. but now i forgot the password of my hot spot. how can i find out my password. please help
Hi,
I had created virtual wifi hot spot on my laptop using command prompt. but now i forgot the password of my hot spot. how can i find out my password. please help
if using the command prompt should we type in the command each time you reboot your computer? when i put my computer into sleep then the hotspot connection could not be seen in the network and sharing
Everything works great on my Windows laptop. But I was wondering if I could do the same thing with my Ubuntu laptop at my workplace. If it is possible, kindly help. Waiting for your reply.
I am using below and falls under second scenario from pre-requisite.
Windows 8.1 Laptop.
Tata Photon Max USB Dongle to access Internet
Wi Fi Adapter, which does support hostednetwork.
I am able to create the hotspot, which shows that Internet is getting shared and all other device does gets connected to the newly created hotspot. However, they are unable to browse the internet even though they get the IP’s.
Checked below –
The other connected devices are getting IP addresses.
Checked after disabling the Windows firewall with no luck.
ICS and Routing and Remote access is already automatic and Started.
My Antivirus is Norton Internet Security 2013 and I have checked even after disabling it with no luck as well.
NOTE- I am able to do everything using the same USB data card on my Other Windows 7 Laptop, which means it has to be something on the Windows 8.1 Laptop itself.
Try this:
open Device Manager
locate your network card
right click on your network card and select Properties
switch to the Power Management tab
enable “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” and “Allow this device to wake the computer”
I checked and “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” was already checked while “Allow this device to wake the computer” was greyed out cause I was unable to check that.
While tried – Other device again got connected to Wi-Fi network with no internet being available on them.
I’m sorry, but if you already tried everything from the above comments, there isn’t much else you could do.
Btw, did you restart the devices you were trying to connect, i.e. a smartphone?
I don’t know why, but on some Windows 8.1 devices it simply doesn’t work.
The other device which is connecting to this Wi-Fi hostspot is an Android Phone as well as Windows 7 Laptop and I have tried it even after rebooting them with no luck.
No Problem in that case – I will use it by configuring wifi Hotspot on my Windows 7 laptop instead of Windows 8.1 laptop.
when i type and enter,” netsh wlan start hostednetwork” it says local area network interface is powered down and doesnt support the requested operation
I’m trying to connect it on my iPhone 4, and it’s found the network, but all I get is a loading sign. I’ve turned my firewall off, done the command prompt but I can’t seem to get it to connect.
Hello,
when i tries internet sharing option it says “an error occurred while internet connection sharing was being enabled. the service cannot accept control messages at this time.”
u guys are the best! This worked P-E-R-F-E-C-T-L-Y and u made it sooo easy with the app especially that we dont hav to turn it on every time the windows starts. 🙂
I have followed all the stages suggested but my android tab wont connect even though the network created can be seen on it. it just continue to show ‘obtaining IP address’ any help pls
hi.. I created the hotspot, it even got connected on the 1st day..but now ts not getting connected..wat to do..ts not even shown in the network and sharing center..
I made it to this step: “In order to give Internet access to the virtual WiFi adapter that was created earlier, check the box near “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”.” but when I try to select the home networking connection, the only option is Wi-Fi.
Followed all the steps. Successfully created the hotspot. Access type shows “internet” both on the device through which i use the internet(3g dongle) and the virtual wifi network. Connected to the hotspot successfully on my android phone and blackberry. Unable to access internet on both the devices. Signal strength is very strong. The uploading and downloading bars are permanently lit up on my android device. tried dns flush, tried enabling routing and remote access in services.msc and setting it to automatic, tried enabling internet connection sharing in services.msc which btw was already set to automatic and was enabled still NO-GO. PLEASE HELP.
(I’m from india and I’m using 3-g dongle called tata photon+ for internet access)
the first time when i was tried this step,, that was successed
but,, the second time, i have the same problem with this all guys. But, when i tried the step on device manager’s setting, it’s success again to start the hostednetwork, but still cannot connect to internet.
And the last time,
i have tried all the step, but it was not worked properly
even i had to go to on device manager setting
it was working for me for quite a long time but then it stopped suddenly and when i tried turning it back on it said “the wlan interface is powered down and does not support the requested operation”. Now what?
First: Great tutorial – thank you, but:
Everytime I turn off my computer the hotspot is gone and I have to configure it new. Is there a way I can safe it, so I don’t have to follow these steps on and on? Thanks for your help!
whenever i enter this command:
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
and press enter the CMD says:
The hosted network could’nt be started.
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and does’nt support the requested operation.
Hi, please help me…once I succesfuly set up hotspot, but now internet randomly shut off and I have to reboot computer, then everything is working, but after a while, internet stops working again. What I can do? (sry for my bad english :D)
Couldn’t check while I was typing the above comment, but the job that is autostarted with the ELEV tag is:
UsersMeAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsStartupwifi.bat
Everything works great and I really appreciate your efforts in this endeavor. There is one small ‘glitch’ for me. When my machine is shut down or restarted, a command prompt job is automatically started from USRAppDataRoaming that is a .bat job with an ELEV tag at the end of it. If I do not let this job start, I get no virtual wifi. When I do let it start, the following job gets created & autostarted in a command prompt:
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C:WINDOWSsystem32>NET FILE 1>NUL 2>NUL
C:WINDOWSsystem32>netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=”~mySSID~” key=”~mypassword~” keyUsage=persistent
The hosted network mode has been set to allow.
The SSID of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
The user key passphrase of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
C:WINDOWSsystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network started.
C:WINDOWSsystem32>Pause
Press any key to continue . . .
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Once I press a key, my devices load up the wifi. Not sure what is causing this.
Hello… Thanks for Software.
I installed that software & run it. After putting all the details I got a error msg in between of ” THE HOSTED NETWORK COULDN’T BE STARTED. THE WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK INTERFACE IS POWERED DOWN & DOESN’T SUPPORT A REQUESTED OPERATION.”
This error msg shows in my DELL STUDIO 1558.
Kindly guide a solution.
THE INTERNET IS NOT WORKING IN THE MOBILE PHONE EVEN IF ITS WORKING PERFECTLY IN THE LAPTOP.PLS HELP, I HAVE SUCCESFULLY CONNECTED MY MOBILE TO PC BUT THERE IS NO INTERNET SPEED INSPITE OF EXCELLENT SIGNAL STRENGTH.
VERY NICE AND HELPFUL ARTICLE.BUT AT THE END OF THE PROCESS I AM FACING A PROBLEM.I HAD SUCCESSFULLY CONNECTED MY ANDROID MOBILE TO THE LAPTOP’S DATA NETWORK AND THE SIGNAL STRENGTH IS ‘VERY STRONG” I MY MOBILE,BUT STILL INTERNET IS NOT WORKING ON MY MOBILE WHILE IT IS WORKING PERFECTLY ON LAPTOP.PLS HELP
Awesome details to set up the wifi, being a non technical I was able to set up in one full go. Thanx for sharing the procedure. However when I am connecting the same with my mobile device however its not getting connected. Also share with us the way out for changing the password
same case it can’t be started when I enter the command “netsh wlan start hostednetwork” and I get the message “the hostednetwork could not be started” ” The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operations
tion.”
another thing that when i disbaled that stupid connection it went hidden & now i cant find it so how can i enable it plz help me out.
I have tried creating hotspot but after entering the second command it is showing The hostednetwork couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the currect state to perform the requested operation.
Thanks for the tutorial it worked out for me, but i need to ask what encryption the resulting connection uses (i.e. WEP, WPA2, …) and is it possible to change it or not?
Hi, I get this error when i try to “start hostednetwork”:
The hostednetwork couldnt be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation
When i am enabling Hosted network it is showing connection type of Local area connection instead Virtual local area connection as mentioned in your post. Also In the sharing of my ethernet connection i am only finding Wi-Fi no Virtual connection getting listed there. I went to device manager i checked show hidden devices but i m not finding Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter please help.
THIS WORKED FOR ME, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE RAN INTO A COUPLE OF PROBLEMS. INITIALLY I NEEDED A WIFI CONNECTION TO CONNECT MY NOOK TO, THAT WAS SIMPLE. ONCE I CREATED THE CONNECTION AND HAD CONNECTIVITY , I WANTED TO CONNECT MY PS4 AS WELL. IT DIDN’T WORK RIGHT AWAY, AND IT ACTUALLY TOOK ABOUT 30MINS OF TAMPERING. THE CONNECTION SHOWED UP, AND I ENTERED PW JUST AS I DID ON TABLET(SEVERAL TIMES), STILL DIDN’T WORK. I ENDED UP SETTING THE PS4 UP MANUALLY, AFTER THAT IT WORKED.
MY ISSUE IS THE FACT THAT
1. PS4 DIDN’T CONNECT IMMEDIATELY LIKE TABLET
2. I HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF RECREATING THIS CONNECTION EVERY TIME MY COMPUTER RESTARTS, SLEEPS, ECT.
I DOWNLOADED THE SOFTWARE, ASSUMING THAT ONCE THE CONNECTION WAS CREATED, IT WOULD START AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MY PC STARTS. IS THIS NOT THE CASE?
THIS CONNECTION ISN’T LISTED UNDER NETWORKS, WHY AM I HAVING TO RE CREATE IT ?
i followed all above steps . hotspot was created , mobile device got connected . internet working fine on laptop but internet is not working on mobile .
I followed the same procedure.. and created hosted network.. i can connect my mobile using the network.. but the problem is that i couldnt use data with my mobile.. it just shows that u r connected to this wifi (wifi name) but not exactly does the work of hosted network.. i mean.. not exactly connected. wat should i do??
Everything works as intended, but curiously after exactly 3 hours the wifi connection from my laptop to my mobile phone cuts off and I have to disable and re-enable the wifi access point every time… Is that normal? Does anyone know anything about this?
My laptop is a normal Lenovo laptop, my phone a Samsung android phone, and I have my laptop connected to ethernet… But after exactly 3 hours the wifi on my phone tells me it’s still connected to the one I set up with my laptop, but I can’t load anything via internet access until I restart the wifi access point…
It’s not that bothersome to redo it every 3 hours, but a bit annoying and I’d like to know if there’s something I can/should change?
sir my os is 8.1.I have internet problem connection.my laptop is not connected to the internet and it is not showing the symbol also. When i click on the trouble shooting then it shows the following message The realtek RTL8723BE 802.11 b/g/n wifi Adapter adapter is experiencing driver or hardware related problems and
A network is not properly plugged in or may be broken. Like that it is showing.so please solve my problem sir and give me solution to this problem sir….
I want to make wifi hotspot with the following scenario… what should i do after completing step 1…
One laptop that is connected to the Internet through a USB mobile modem and broadcasts the wireless network through its WiFi adapter – many users will have a USB mobile modem available with 3G or 4G connectivity. They can use it for Internet access and use the wireless network adapter for creating the access point and sharing the Internet access with others.
at Ethernet properties, after selecting the sharing tab and enable allow user to connect, at home network connection, virtual area connection does not appear. 🙁
C:>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
I got it to sort of work. I followed all the steps in the guide, but when I look at the virtual network, it says it’s receiving 0 packets. I’ve set it so that the IPv4 and IPv6 settings are set to automatically obtain IP addresses and DNS. If I can make sure it can receive packets, I can definitely get it to work.
Step One Works Fine for me. for step two i allow for other devices to connect but the virtual local area connection is not an option. Any one know whats wrong?
I’ve read the previous comments and there doesn’t seem to be a fix with this problem I’m experiencing.
I had this working fine for many months now, however today I turned my hotspot on and I could not connect. I realized that under the sharing tab, I only had the option for “Wi-Fi” and no other local area connection 13 which normally connects via my hosted virtual network.
My ICS and remote routing are both on.
Is there a fix to this I may have missed?
Hi, I am having one heck of a problem. Well, my friend is but she’s not technically inclined.
I set up her Win 8 PC to start a wireless network using a USB. For the past 9 months or longer, her Kindle as well as her Chromecast were using this wireless network for downloading books and streaming movies respectively through a shared Internet connection. Out of the blue, things stopped working. I was able to find that the “netsh wlan start” command was failing. Why it never failed before, I don’t know. Regardless, she did a system restore back as much as 2 weeks, even though it just started failing, but still it continues to fail. I tried what I saw here, that is enabling the virtual adapter, and it does start, the USB flashes but her Kindle will not connect. I’ve looked at her real adapter properties and it had the sharing option turned off, which I seem to remember I had it turned on when I first set this up. I tried to set it on, but it tells me protocols must be installed and enabled, and I didn’t want to mess with that in case she lost her connection altogether. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
This works fairly well, though i have 1 issue, when i connect devices through the hotspot e.g. my android phone or another laptop, when they’re turned off or taken out of range, they won’t reconnect unless i change the ssid, any idea why that is?
I have managed to get everything working up until step three but my phone and friends phone just constantly says obtaining IP address.what do I need to do to solve this problem please help
on my android phone when I cannot access my Hotspot, because it’s protected, I need to enter a password and I don’t know what it is: I tried my original WiFi password and my laptop password. None of them worked. Anyone has the same issue?
Nobody should have to go thru all this to do so little ….. Win8.1 is a POS ………… it is a collage of crap with every useful interface collected thru the years thrown out. I despise it ……. if Win 8.1 were anyone’s first computer, they would give it up. Apple just got another customer.
hey I am having the same problem I cant seem to actually connect to the wifi I have tried a few things but it is just saying obtaining IP address. What steps must I follow to make it work?
hi admin, my friend can connect my network but it show limited acess. Mine one properties there the option which select your private network there only having two choice which was wifi or ethernet. Both choice i also try but we still unable to play multiplyaer LAN game. Any other way to solve it?
I downloaded and installed the automated executable, but now I want to get rid of it and don’t know how? Every time I start my PC it opens command prompt and tries to start up the access point, how do I delete this system?
hi
i have win7 on laptop and i am using wireless router can i create a hotspot for my android cell?
Any way i tried your suggestion above it does not work for me after step 2, i think my problem will be that my pc is already connected via wireless bcz it can’t distribute any more. I THINK SO. i need ur guidance
If you are using a wireless router, why would you need another wireless network on your computer. Anyway, you can do it if you connect your laptop via ethernet wires to the router.
Hi, I have managed to create the hotspot but for some reason it has a password, which I didn’t set up and I do not know the password so I cannot log in. The internet connection I want to share with my phone is from a USB stick for the network “3”. Is it locked? I tried the PIN I got when buying the key but it doesn’t work.
Hi. Thanks for this step-by-step guide. But I’m facing a problem. When I click on Ethernet properties, the “select a private network connection” shows only “wifi” as an option. Please HELP!! Thanks in advance 🙂
hai its working well and its connects for only one device,
if one mobile is off,then only other mobile is getting connected,
how to specify the connections???
This means there is something up with your WiFi adapter. In network connections, make sure the adapter is not disabled. If you’re using a USB WiFi adapter, try disconnecting it and reconnecting it. If that doesnt work, try rebooting.
when i run the command it is telling me to run it again from a command prompt with administrator privilege.my account is having administrator privilege.WHAT SHOULD I DO
Another issue I had with this configuration was that the hotspot is stopped whenever the system enters sleep. I created program that automates setup of everything but ICS, and installs a Windows Service to automatically restart the hotspot on startup or after resuming from sleep. You can find it here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/wifiapservice/
If this project gets enough attention, I’ll work on automating ICS configuration, and maybe even create a GUI. Feel free to leave comments and suggestions in the Discussion area of the project. Enjoy!
Thanks, I’m actually working on implementing automation of ICS configuration and a bridged mode option that allows for seamless multi-AP roaming setups. Bridge mode works great, running it on my system now, just need to automate the configuration. Once the program reaches stable, full feature release stage, I would much appreciate a link to the project in your guide if you are willing.
whenever i proceed to type the cmd prompt “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”
i get the response below
“the hosted network couldn’t be started
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation”
pls how do i rectify this problem
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.3.9600]
(c) 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=inf
inity
The hosted network mode has been set to allow.
The SSID of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
The user key passphrase of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support th
e requested operation.
Hello, I followed all of the steps and got up to the point where I had to connect the ethernet connection to the new connection I made up. Even though I connected it, the new connection is saying that there’s no network access. I don’t know what you mean when you say check the firewall, but it’s up and I’m not sure what to do.
The steps mentioned to set up and start the network as a WiFi hotspot worked out fine. But does the network get disabled/nullified/discontinued if the laptop is rebooted?
I used the steps mentioned by you to create a wifi hotspot for gaming. I successfully created a hotspot but the other devices connecting to my laptop are getting a message CONNECTION LIMITED. Kindly suggest how to resolve this problem.
I followed all steps in this tutorial but when I attempt to connect with my Xbox it tells me it cant connect to my DHCP server. My phone just says cant connect
after setting hosted i couldnt start hosted network please help
it’s saying that the gropu resource is not in the correct state to perform the requestes operation
All of you looking for a batch file to automate some of this process, please check our newly updated article. It includes such a file as a free download.
I had followed each steps and solution mentioned in this blog as well as in the comments. But i stuck when i tried to share my internet connection with my mobile.
I succeed in creating the Virtual network, but in my android mobile its continuously says “obtaining IP address”. I had check my firefall status – sets it to OFF still not connected.
Hey thanks for the assistance everything worked. But I am having a problem, I am trying to use a university LAN connection but it makes use of a program called novell for access to all websites. The problem is the connection on my devices only allows university websites because those are the Intranet.
CAN I ENTER THE TWO COMMANDS “REQUIRED FOR CREATING A HOSTED NETWORK” VIA A BATCH FILE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT?
IF YES THEN HOW??
& THANKYOU VERY MUCH FOR THE TUTORIAL
I inadvertently clicked on Wi-Fi on the sharing tab. Now i cannot change that and obviously other computers cannot connect to the internet through this machine. I cannot change or delete Wi-Fi and the drop down list does not appear again. Seen this as a problem before in the commetns but have not found a solution.
Does anyone know how this could be automated? Batch file maybe? Would be great to have a one-click solution on the desktop – very annoying having to do this every time I get into office!! 🙂
Those trying to connect via USB modem such as MTS, Airtel 4G etc., here’s the thing. the internet connection sharing is not permitted by the default connection manager. intead, try connecting using a dial up connection created manually and then share the new connection. worked for my usb modem.
when i was first time open new virtual network it open perfectly and it show in cmd box perfectly also, due to mistake i delete virtual network in network adapter settings then i open 2nd time but not open
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tutorials
after write in comand it show perfectly but in 2nd step when i write
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
then it show
The hosted network couldn”t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requsted operation.
it show that in cmd box ,,,
so pleaseee helppp meee as soon as possibleee.
when i was first time open new virtual network it open perfectly and it show in cmd box perfectly also, due to mistake i delete virtual network in network adapter settings then i open 2nd time but not open
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tutorials
after write in comand it show perfectly but in 2nd step when i write
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
then it show
The hosted network couldn”t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requsted operation.
it show that in cmd box ,,,
so pleaseee helppp meee as soon as possibleee.
Hi. I m using HP Pavilion Laptop to create it a hotspot. I m geeting error at this command – netsh wlan start hostednetwork . It says – the hosted network couldnt be started. The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesnt support the requested operation. Please help . Thanks in advance. 🙂
Hello and thanks for your helpful articleI .
get Internet through an Access Point Client mode and I am connected to a Bradband connection . I want to go to the Internet via a wireless access point to share mobile. Two network cards on my computer. I’m grateful for your help. Thank you
Everything goes well and I am now connected via both my smart phone and other laptop. But the problem right now I am facing when I try to use internet on guest devices actually nothing happens. It shows the internet tiny icon on my phone but neither page nor any result shown. On laptop its loading and loading but never shows page. On host laptop internet is okay. Host is win 8.1, guest lap is vista home, phone is android.
What additional thing I need to do? Please help. Thnx in advance.
i work hotspot but disabled connection then i cant enabled
C:UsersAli rezaDesktop>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
On my side problem is that Microsoft virual MiniPort Adopter has yellow mark which means devise is not working properly. I have win 7 professional and dell optiplex 790. I unstalled the driver and started and then installed the driver, but next time i restarted this devise using above command on cmd.exe, it was found that device again has yellow mark and not working properly. plz help
Hi, thanks for all the info but:
I have a problem at step 2, when i check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” i can’t select the virtual network that i already created and it just says “Wi-Fi 2” and “Ethernet”, I have already tried the answer you gave to someone in the first page of comments (the device was enabled already, i tried disabeling it and reenabeling it, but problem persists, on networks it still shows no internet connection)
thanks for the hard work!
Hi there, I followed the instructions and all seems ok but from my device I can’t access internet. I’ve a ethernet static address and I cannot change it, follows the netstat -r display
i followed all your steps but only 1 problems persisting,when i try to start the hot spot it says
“the wireless local area network interface is powered down and does not support the requested operation”
i tried disabling the firewall and perform the check but still the same problem…kindly help
Hi, i have a problem at step 2, when i check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” i can’t select the virtual network that i already created and it just says “Wi-Fi”,
i tried what u said about the virtual drive and it’s already enabled
i did all the above setting still i ma facing problem virtual hotspot is created but there is no internet access to it
what can be donw in such situation.
i am having broadband wired connection on my laptop
Everything was working fine until I rebooted my laptop. Other wireless device can no longer connect to the wifi-hotspot laptop. Please what is wrong? Thanks.
Does the configuration stay permanently if i use keyUsage=persistent? I mean, if i restart my machine, do i have to reconfigure everything again or just use “netsh wlan start hostednetwork” in order to start it?
I have problem with my hotspot setup. Everything went smoothly, the network was set up, sharing enabled, my phone has connected to newly established wifi. However I can not use the Internet, no page loads. I set IP as static, but nothing changed. I checked firewall and there should not be the problem. Any tips? Thank you.
INCREDIBLE! Works like a charm. I tried to follow the instructions on another site and it pointed to the WRONG connection to enable sharing. It wrote to share the NEWLY created virtual router, which was wrong . This site correctly states to share the SOURCE connection. I was able to connect my Android phone and my Android tablet.
How can I create a “batch” (*.bat) file using Notepad with these commands in them to and get get the resulting batch file to run the commands inside an Admin permitted Command Prompt? I know how to create the batch file – just put these commands into NotePad and save it as something like “VirtualRouter.Bat” but that would run in a regular command prompt, so to speak.
Advice?
Thanks.
Hi, I have created hotspot wifi in my windows8.1 and shared it. I am able to see in another laptop (OS : Redhat Linux 6) but unable to connect it. No errors just red cross mark. I am able to ‘connect sharing wifi hotspot through “connectfiy” hotspot s/w. Any suggestions?
Ok, I’ve been trying to do this for 2 weeks now, I followed everything exactly and the hotspot shows up on my devices, but when I try to connect it is “unable” to. Honestly I was able to connect with this method a month ago but now it’s not letting me.
So, I’ve followed all of the steps here and created the wifi access point.
It says that everything is created as it is supposed to.
I even get the connection between my phone and the lap top.
I check the connection activity and it is active.
The problem is that, I still can’t use the internet from an unknown reason. It just loads everything forever.
Any detailed solution to my problem?
Here are pictures that can help you understand my problem.
In meanwhile, i tested it again by pinging my device, while wi-fi is “turned on” on my phone and it has a decent latency. Still haven’t figured it out. 🙁 http://oi58.tinypic.com/r04gg4.jpg
it worked but when i restarted my pc the hot spot was not there any more……..again i have to follow the procedure to create it. is there any permanent solutions? how can i create a permanent hotspot and can have the full control over it?
hi! am using wireless network to get connected, when i go to “home networking connection”, there are only wifi and ethernet options, there is no VLAN option, assist please!
i followed every steps and created the router succesfully. But when i am try to connect to my lumia 520 it is showing the error -Can’t connect. The Wifi network hotspot didn’t respond. Try again later.
Wifi was created and was connected in my phone.. but not even a single wepage opens.. 🙁 can you please help me out… But net is working well in laptop..
To anyone looking for an easy way to turn the wifi back on after shut down, refer to my post above.
But I have a problem of my own now; for a while I’ve been able to easily stream music from my Win 8.1 pc to 2 Xbox 360’s using the System Music Player, only after trying this Wi-Fi hotspot tutorial it seems that this computer can’t share an internet connection AND stream music to the consoles at any one time. I can only stream music once more when I uncheck the “allow network users to connect … Internet connection” checkbox under Sharing tab in Ethernet properties.
Is there a way I can still stream music and share the internet from the same computer at one time? For obvious reasons I’d to go on another merry-go-round with Microsoft’s fragmented support base once more.
Thanks, followed the steps it worked perfect. But everytime i shut down and restrat, i have to repeat the steps. Does the virtual hotspot created be saved? In my case its not saved,
Everytime i create, a suffix is added by increementing with 1.
Hi, thanks so much for the Access Point tutorial. It works great but I’m having a problem with it disappearing. It’s showing that the connection doesn’t exist sometimes especially when I shut down my computer and turn it back on the next day. How do I get the connection to stop disappearing so I don’t have to do disallow and re-allow it all over again?
The persisting problem seems to be the virtual adapter we made disappearing whenever the pc goes to sleep/shuts down, so I figured starting and stopping the adapters through two easy shortcuts would be the most hassle free workaround.
Start by creating two desktop shortcuts by right clicking desktop>new>shortcut.
For one, paste this in the location field:
C:WindowsSystem32cmd.exe /c netsh interface set interface “Wi-Fi” admin=enable & netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Replace “Wi-Fi” (but keep quotes) with the physical adapter’s name (not your main one, but the one used for forwarding the virtual). This will start up both your physical Wi-Fi and its counterpart virtual adapter when one or both are disabled.
If you want a second shortcut for stopping both adapters, make another shortcut exactly the same way but replace “enable” with “disable” in the target line and leave off the rest after this word, it isn’t needed.
If you wish to keep your secondary physical adapter on for whatever reason, just use
C:WindowsSystem32cmd.exe /c netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
for stopping your hotspot.
For each of these make sure ‘run as admin’ is enabled under properties>shortcut tab>advanced; they won’t work otherwise.
Ps: I only recommended shutting off the physical wifi adapter when not in use because I’m one of the apparent few who fear the effects of that frequency applied to human tissue. ;b
my android phone is connecting fine.. but my windows phone shows “No Inetrnet Access” for the same virtual hotspot..(I connected one device at a time )
I am trying to share a USB mobile modem connection. It worked perfect the first time but my computer went off and when i got it back on my new virtual network just won’t get Internet access.
Do i have to delete it/start over in a different way? I’ve tried redoing the same thing but it still won’t connect to the Internet from my new network.
hello dear I have just created the hotspot by follow all the steps.
it is created but when I trying to connect my cellphone with hotspot then it asking for password.
I have left blank the password and trying to connect. but it show authentication problem.
Dear where is the password and what it is.
My laapy is wifi hotspot supported.
Can anybody solve the issue asap.
thanks
Manvir Singh
Hey all, this will probably get buried, but here goes.
All works fine and as intented, onyl downside is that after a while the hotspot just disappears out of the network list and I have to recreate the hotspot. also when I restart I need to recreate the hotspot, any way I can remedy this?
Sirji, I have done all the steps and everything goes in right way, my mobile also connected with my leptop but there is no internet in my connected device. If it is a problem of firewall please let me know how to change it. Please tell me if any problem is there.
It is not clear to me how to share a WiFi connection with another WiFi connection. Following this method shares the Internet through the same WiFI connection that has Internet.
How do we get the virtual adapter to provide DHCP addresses. I created the adapter, but when trying to connect my mobile via Wifi, it does not take any IP address. Also the virtual adapter takes a junk IP such as 169.254.x.x
please after setting up the hotspot it worked perfectly, thank you… but i have a problem that when the laptop goes to sleep or restarts the hotspot created does not show again. please how can i make it permanent and not delete after the laptop goes to sleep
I have set up everything, worked awesome, thanks, except I get a message saying that ‘Since this connection is currently active,some settings will not take effect until the next time you dial it’
And when I try to use the wifi with other devices, despite the network sharing center saying its internet accessible, the new connection does not work.
Help?
hi, I follow all the steps above and the hot spot created successfully. when i want to connect the hot spot with my smartphone , the phone show “obtaining IP address… ” and it is failed to obtain and the phone says that “Network disabled because internet conncetion is slow.”
i turned off the firewall.
my phone is samsung galaxy s4 with android 4.4.2
please help me.
thanks
Hi
I can get it set up and working, but when I turn my computer off and back on it is gone. Is there any way to permanently save such a hotspot or do I have to create it all over again every time I start up?
hi, I had done all the above steps n it had worked also but from last 2 days it was showing problem while changing the setting of properties of USB device…..it was not responding on ‘allow other network user to connect to this computer’…plz help me
Hi there, brilliant article – followed all the steps and worked exactly as you said but when I try connecting it says: “Unable to join the network” 🙁 Any ideas? Thanks you.
Thank you so much! It works very well 🙂
Are there any risks involved though? Like making my laptop vulnerable to attacks or something.
And sorry I don’t understand why is there a need to disable the access point afterwards. Does it stop my laptop from connecting to other wifi connections when I don’t have ethernet connection?
Hi Neagu, thanks for helping many people.
I’ve followed ur steps, but after giving second command >netsh wlan start hostednetwork
it is showing :-
the hosted network couldn’t be started
the wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation.
kindly help me.
i checked all comments and tried all possible, but nothing is working. for example in device manager properties, ‘power management’ option is not shown.
kindly help me…..
I have an issue of frequent drop of connection to my hosted network and when it tries to reconnect it appears to take a long time to authenticate and obtain IP address, sometimes fails showing limited connection in my mobile wifi notification. Iv’e been searching the internet for almost 5 days regarding this issue. Iv’e tried to configure static address in my phone and configured my wireless LAN signal speed but still problem exist.
Any suggestion or experience regarding this issue?
First of all, thanks for your help in answering some of the comments above 🙂
Secondly, for your problem, try enabling the power management features of your network adapter:
In Device Manager select your network adapter, right click it, click Properties, click Power Management, then check Allow this computer to turn off this device to save power and Allow this device to wake the computer. Then restart your PC .
My company internet connection is setup via manual DNS configuration(not automatic). This is the reason; I am unable to find my hotspot connection name in the sharing tab for Ethernet. It is only showing Wi-Fi. What should I do????
In my case I don’t get an IP, after connecting to Hotspot, the IP is the default 169.x.x.x
I am trying to turn my laptop Windows 8.1 that has an AT&T LTE connection into a hotspot. The other laptops can connect to the Hotspot created with the above commands but it does not pass the IP from AT&T.
Hi,
When I go to select Virtual local area connection under the sharing tab, I can tick the box which says, “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” but I dont get a dropdown to select my virtual local area connection under home networking connection as shown in the screenshot. Instead, I see Wifi written there, and I am not even able to edit it. Please suggest a solution.
We have the same issue.. I think this is due to our built in adapter (Ralink RT3290). Iv’e tried another computer and It is showing virtual local area connection *13 (Broadcom).
Hi , when i go to properties of my Ethernet to check ‘ allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection ” further i don’t see any dialogue box to check local area connection” . although I created local area connection . I don’t see any dialogue box after checking the above .
i have successfully created wifi hotspot and i am able to connect my mobile with wifi but i am unable to access internet. I am unable to open any page. I have tried turning off firewall but it didnt helped. I have also tried stopping hosted network and disallow it through command prompt & again allow it following your methods (commands) mentioned above but it also didnt helped.
I have successfully created the Hotspot but it wont get start…after entering the last command netsh wlan start hostednetwork
It says
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.
Plz help me as soon as possible
I tried with all steps and I am able to see all the connections successful. I have connected my mobile also, but internet is not working in mobile. Could you please help me in solving this problem. Thanks in advance.
Your internet connection is not shared in your virtual wifi. Select the network adapter that has the internet source and share it to your virtual connection.
I have completed whole process as demonstrated by you in this chapter but whenever i connect this hotspot to my cell phone it is not obtaining ip again and again please tell me the solution and in the hotspot adapter ipv4 setting the dhcp shows as disabled and is not visible. So kindly reply me some solid solution of this issue. Thank you.
Run these commands as administrator, restart your computer and start the virtual network again: ipconfig /flushdns
nbtstat -R
nbtstat -RR
netsh int ipv4 reset
netsh int ipv6 reset
netsh winsock reset
after starting hostednetwork
i am facing this problem-
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
Hi,it was working great until Ii accidentally disabled the adapter. I checked trough the comments enable it again, did again the whole process created the wifi hotspot but when i try to connect from my phone, it says… Obtaining IP adress and then after a few seconds/minutes it show on my phone—> Attention network disabled poor connection… any advice plz? it was great before i did that mistake :/
Hi, your network configuration is fine. The problem is your other mobile device. Try forgetting the network on the mobile device and then restart it. If that doesn’t work try setting the wireless adapter on your computer to broadcast only on b/g, not n.
I did that i also run some commands that you suggested to someone else for virtual networks and now is working great! Thank you!! can i do something is ready everytime i want to enable and just click somewhere to start it hosting or everytime do i have go through the whole process? Thank you guys you are awesome!!
Hiii…. I followed every step u instructed and it worked.
But the problem is that when I shut down or restart my PC, the virtual network I created doesn’t show up.
Again I have to run your commands in cmd every time I turnoff my pc. So please help me with this.
Once i had used wifi on my andriod through this procedure. But this time I couldn’t see “Select a private network connection”. Instead wifi option was selected by itself and I didn’t get network access. Can anybody help me please? Thanks in advance!
Open Network and Sharing Center.
Click Change adapter settings.
Right click on the network adapter and click on Properties.
Double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Check Obtain an IP address automatically.
thank you !!! but just at the end of step2, as I enable sharing, it says “Cannot enable shared access. Error 1061: The service cannot accept control messages at this time.”
(already tried disallowing in the command prompt. I am using 3g EVDO usb dongle.i have another wireless card in my laptop. And as I followed ur steps it was working fine for a day, But is showing the above problem now.) Please help.
OK, the problem is a hung process. Probably the ICS is at fault. Open a Command Prompt with admin rights and run this command: sc queryex SharedAccess
From the info displayed, note the PID. For example: 1124.
Then run taskkill /f /pid 1124
and wait for the process to be terminated.
And finally restart the service: net start SharedAccess.
i’ve try this but still not working, i think the problem is not the hostednetwork, but my mobile broadband driver (i mod the driver so it can run in windows 8)
i can share my wifi or ethernet using the hostednetwork but cant share mobile broadband using hostednetwork
i think its not the phone, cause when i try to connect use my other laptop there still no internet access. before i upgrade to windows 8.1, everything is fine
I followed all the steps. The connection was set up. But when I tried to connect my windows phone to the network, my phone showed “no internet access”. What to do?
Every thing is fine as your article. All steps are completed as your article. Phone got connected with my laptop. But android phone not going to internet.
Androids seem to have some problems when connecting to hosted networks.
Does your Android have an IP assigned automatically? If yes, try to set manually its DNS. Set your phone’s DNS to 8.8.8.8 and/or 8.8.4.4. These are Google’s public DNSes.
hi! this has been very helpful so far, but I got stuck after entering the network sharing center. When I clicked on the Sharing tab, the only option for connection is Wi-Fi. I read the other comments and saw that other people had the same issue. So i followed your advice and opened up the device manager but when I checked, my hosted network virtual adapter was already enabled. So after that, I disabled it, re-enabled it and repeated the two steps you mentioned. However, when I went back to the network sharing center I was still having the same issue. Any ideas of what I can do next?
Thanks! It worked flawlessly! One has to remember the distinction that in Win8.1, you don’t have an option to create an adhoc network, but must proceed through command prompt only.
If you have authentication problems only on the Android devices, the problem is most likely the language on them. Try to connect to the AP using the english keyboard, or better yet set the phone to english language, region and keyboard.
Umnn.. I am using English keyboard already. switched back and forth to English US & English UK but no luck. Installed Windows 7 in another partition of the same pc and tried ad hoc from GUI but later came to know Android rejects ad hoc networks, so ran it from CMD and finally working fine. Windows 8.1 is still a mystery.
You’re right about Android devices. I just found that too. It seems you have to find workarounds in order to connect from some Androids. There are some apps that enable this feature but you have to root the device, as it seems.
Driver : Ralink RT3290 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter
Vendor : Ralink Technology, Corp.
Provider : Ralink Technology, Corp.
Date : 29/03/2014
Version : 5.0.45.0
INF file : C:WINDOWSINFoem29.inf
Files : 4 total
C:WINDOWSsystem32DRIVERSnetr28x.sys
C:WINDOWSsystem32driversvwifibus.sys
C:WINDOWSsystem32RaCoInstx.dll
C:WINDOWSsystem32RaCoInst.dat
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Vendor defined TKIP
Vendor defined CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise Vendor defined
WPA2-Enterprise Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Vendor defined Vendor defined
what i have tried yet :
1) adapter sharing options
2)service.msc options
3)updated drivers
4)mhotspot
still not able to access internet in my android phone
access type is – internet in both the connection
fed up with this
please give me any other solution
Hi,
I getting the error “the wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation” while executing the “start hostednetwork command”
pls help
I am getting to the final step of enabling the internet to my connection but I dont have a drop down box I only have the wifi option i have done the device manager show hidden option and everything you suggested in previous comments but to no avail any suggestions?
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network started.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan drivers
The following command was not found: wlan drivers.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan show drivers
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Broadcom BCM4352HMB 802.11ac 2×2 Wi-Fi Adapter
Vendor : Broadcom
Provider : Broadcom
Date : 6/08/2013
Version : 6.30.223.143
INF file : C:WindowsINFoem13.inf
Files : 4 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSBCMWL63a.SYS
C:Windowssystem32bcmihvsrv64.dll
C:Windowssystem32bcmihvui64.dll
C:Windowssystem32driversvwifibus.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11ac 802.11a 802.11n 802.11g 802.11b
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal CCMP
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open None
Open WEP
The wireless card is OK and will work.
Do you find yourself in one of the scenarios we said in the first section of this article? You should have an ethernet (with Internet) and a wifi, or 2 wifi (from which 1 should have internet), or a modem(with Internet) and a wifi. You cannot use a single wireless card to connect to the Internet and create a hosted network at the same time.
I have my laptop connected via ethernet and its connected to internet and then I also have the wifi connection which isnt connected to internet atm because we are using an older modem that has no wifi on it, I managed to make the virtual connection with no problems so i could see in network sharing my bluetooth connection, my wifi connection my ethernet connection and then the connection i made. I was able to connect my ipad to the computer however when I went into the properties of ethernet and click sharing internet that box that you have on your tutorial shows you have WiFi option and then the other options I only have the Wifi option I can delete it and write anything else and there is no drop down box
I know it sounds obvious, but did you try to restart the computer? You should be able to share the ethernet with any local area connection. Also check if these services are started: Internet Connection Sharing and Routing and Remote Access.
The hotspot is created but not getting connected to my android phone. Its showing “Network disabled. Poor connection.” on the phone, although the signal is very strong.
Another problem cropped up.. by mistake i disabled the network i created.. now if i am repeating step 1, following message is shown: “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation. “
I am having problem in step 2.. after going to the sharing tab and checking the box of “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”.. still no internet access is shown.
Thanks for reply, proxy is set to ‘none’ & for IP it is showing ‘DHCP’ & ‘STATIC’
>I’ve tried both, but still no change. Pls suggest
>getting full signal strength also
🙂
Keep the DHCP on auto.
Open the Services console (search for services.msc and click/tap the first result).
Then, look for a service called Routing and Remote Access service. If disabled, start it and set it to Automatic. If this isn’t working either, do the same thing for the service called Internet Connection Sharing.
Thanks again, “Internet connection sharing” service was already in enabled mode & “Routing & remote access service which was in disable mode is enabled & set to automatic..
🙁 not working
Rohan – Are you using the Airtel 4G service? I’m facing the exact same problem as you and have tried almost everything but nothing works. The only reason I can think of is that the ISP (airtel) might have blocked internet via virtual adapters!
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable.
Also, try this: open Device Manager, locate your physical wireless adapter, open its Properties, switch to the Power management tab and select the option “Allow this device to wake up the computer” and “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
Then use the commands below again: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow netsh wlan start hosted network
HI – I could connect to the hotspot I created but while connecting to it from Lumia 920 it gives msg”you won’t be able to access I’Net using this connection, you still want to connect?”
Am using H.P Lap only.. no further adapters.. and am getting connection occasionally.. Once I get that and needs to repeat these steps after each log in. As trying my luck
Hi Rosh! We will soon add to this guide a method to automatically start the AP functionality with Windows. If everything works OK we will do it this week.
I understand that you are using an USB modem for connecting to the Internet. If that is the case, for this guide to work you should have another wireless adapter on your computer. Do you have one?
Thanks for all the help. Been successful to the point of Ethernet Properties where I have ticked the first box but still have Wi-Fi at the Home network connection. My iPhone 4 has detected the new network but still cant get network.Have I missed anything sir? Thanks again.
If your Internet connection is on your Ethernet than you should be able to share it. If you don’t see that it means your Internet is running on your WiFi. So you should use the your Ethernet as your Internet connection and disconnect from the Wifi Internet (but not disable the adapter). Do that and everything will work.
Hi, I’m stuck at step 2 where it doesn’t show the network I created, only showing Wi-Fi. I have enabled Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter on Device Manager and used both commands again to no avail.
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow netsh wlan start hostednetwork
hi marco….in the device manager…..simply do one thing………..
go to view>show hidden adapters>click that option…….
now refresh the device manager for any hardware changes……this time you can see the microsoft hostednetwork adapter………
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-22-FB-65-6E-68
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
this is what you are asking for……please help me im not able create the virtual hosted network i have tried all above steps but every time it shows the error message
First of all, I don’t see any ethernet. Check if you fit one of the scenarios we showed in the first section of this guide: What You Need in Order for This to Work
Secondly, you should enable DHCP for the wireless card.
hi, i have MTS data card. But when i go to properties there is no sharing tab.. please help on how to get the option “allow other uesrs to get access to internet connection on this computer”
First check your firewall.
Secondly, try to disable the power saving feature for your network adapter: right click on your WiFi adapter -> Properties -> Configure -> Power Management -> uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”.
Hi,
I followed all the steps and everything worked fine for me.but can not mobile connected to laptop.
on mobile : “obtaining IP address…”
can you please help me.
Hi!
I suffered with this one a long time but found the solution.
Open your windows firewall settings and turn off the firewall for the virtual network you’ve created. You can keep the firewall on for the main connection – just disable the virtual one. I couldn’t track the exact checkbox from exceptions list but by that way you should be fine cause all traffic still goes through one firewall 🙂
Hi,
I followed all the steps and everything worked fine for me. But I am facing authentication problem even if i give correct key in my mobile. can you please help me
I’m facing the same problem – Authentication Error. I’m using Wireless network adapter connected to my PC. The Virtual Host is created fine and this wi-fi is showing in my Android One mobile… But in Android mobile i get the error..
Check 3 things:
1. Do you have a proxy set up on your smartphone? If yes, remove it.
2. Check the firewall on your computer. Try disabling it and try the connection again.
3. Make sure the IPs of all your devices are set to auto.
Hi i had used all the mentioned tricks to create wifi hotspot in my lappy but its not possible.. so below i had pasted my network connection properties please give me the valuable suggestion.. thanks in advance …
(Time: 23-09-2014 03:55:46 US Eastern Daylight Time)
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW DRIVERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Co
Vendor : Intel Corporation
Provider : Microsoft
Date : 15-08-2010
Version : 13.3.0.137
INF file : C:WindowsINFnetwlv64.inf
Files : 1 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSnetwlv64.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : No
Hosted network supported : No
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW INTERFACES =========================
=======================================================================
There is 1 interface on the system:
Name : Wi-Fi
Description : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Conne
GUID : 6ff73785-ac6a-4642-ba9f-0ac77b325379
Physical address : 00:1f:3c:e4:af:33
State : disconnected
Hosted network status : Not available
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW HOSTED NETWORK =======================
=======================================================================
Hosted network settings
———————–
Mode : Disallowed
SSID name : “MyPublicWiFi”
Max number of clients : 100
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Hosted network status
———————
Status : Not available
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW SETTINGS ===========================
=======================================================================
Wireless LAN settings
———————
Show blocked networks in visible network list: No
Only use GP profiles on GP-configured networks: No
Hosted network mode allowed in WLAN service: No
Allow shared user credentials for network authentication: Yes
Block period: Not Configured.
Auto configuration logic is enabled on interface “Wi-Fi”
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW FILTERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Allow list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Allow list on the system (user)
——————————-
Block list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Block list on the system (user)
——————————-
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW CREATEALLUSER ========================
=======================================================================
Everyone is allowed to create all user profiles.
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW PROFILES ===========================
=======================================================================
Profiles on interface Wi-Fi:
Group policy profiles (read only)
———————————
User profiles
————-
=======================================================================
========================== SHOW PROFILES NAME=* =======================
=======================================================================
Profile “*” is not found on the system.
=======================================================================
======================= SHOW NETWORKS MODE=BSSID ======================
=======================================================================
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow netsh wlan start hosted network
I am at the part where you enter “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”.
I’m getting the message “The hosted network couldn’t be started. A device attached to the system is not functioning”.
I also enabled my Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter but I am still getting the message above.
looks like i have to follow these steps every time I turn off my wifi of my laptop. So can you plesase create a batch file of these commands so it can be automated?
Hi,i do the above steps and created the hotspot. Also connect my mobile with laptop. I am using tata photone 2G for accesing internet in laptop.But i can’t access the internet in mobile ,is this because of slow internet connection? or any other problem?
Hi, i have a problem at step 2, when i check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” i can’t select the virtual network that i already created and it just says “Wi-Fi”, i hope you can help me
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow netsh wlan start hostednetwork
well, i followed every single step as shown but got problem on accessing the internet to my other devices, laptop and cell-phones, as it is showing that the password created or shown in home group is incorrect.
Is there anything wrong or i left to do?..
Try running this command netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tutorials keyUsage=persistent
instead of netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tutorials
Also check that on your phones you’re using the same input language as on your computer.
I am able to access shared folders on host my computer, but unable to access internet even though ‘Access type’ is showing as ‘Internet’ on both. Anything else is missing?
These are the details from the command:
netsh wlan show all
Wireless System Information Summary
(Time: 7/11/2014 12:06:18 AM India Standard Time)
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW DRIVERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230
Vendor : Intel Corporation
Provider : Intel
Date : 11/24/2013
Version : 15.9.2.1
INF file : C:WindowsINFoem41.inf
Files : 2 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSNETwsw00.sys
C:Windowssystem32driversvwifibus.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : No
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW INTERFACES =========================
=======================================================================
There is 1 interface on the system:
Name : Wi-Fi
Description : Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230
GUID : 4ad8b416-b616-4b35-a3da-7074c2276051
Physical address : 88:53:2e:11:17:c3
State : disconnected
Hosted network status : Started
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW HOSTED NETWORK =======================
=======================================================================
Hosted network settings
———————–
Mode : Allowed
SSID name : “vas12”
Max number of clients : 32
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Hosted network status
———————
Status : Started
BSSID : 88:53:2e:11:17:c4
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 11
Number of clients : 0
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW SETTINGS ===========================
=======================================================================
Wireless LAN settings
———————
Show blocked networks in visible network list: No
Only use GP profiles on GP-configured networks: No
Hosted network mode allowed in WLAN service: Yes
Allow shared user credentials for network authentication: Yes
Block period: Not Configured.
Auto configuration logic is enabled on interface “Wi-Fi”
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW FILTERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Allow list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Allow list on the system (user)
——————————-
Block list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Block list on the system (user)
——————————-
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW CREATEALLUSER ========================
=======================================================================
Everyone is allowed to create all user profiles.
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW PROFILES ===========================
=======================================================================
Profiles on interface Wi-Fi:
Group policy profiles (read only)
———————————
User profiles
————-
All User Profile : KARTEEK-PC_Network
=======================================================================
========================== SHOW PROFILES NAME=* =======================
=======================================================================
Profile KARTEEK-PC_Network on interface Wi-Fi:
=======================================================================
Applied: All User Profile
Profile information
——————-
Version : 1
Type : Wireless LAN
Name : KARTEEK-PC_Network
Control options :
Connection mode : Connect automatically
Network broadcast : Connect only if this network is broadcasting
AutoSwitch : Do not switch to other networks
Connectivity settings
———————
Number of SSIDs : 1
SSID name : “KARTEEK-PC_Network”
Network type : Infrastructure
Radio type : [ Any Radio Type ]
Vendor extension : Not present
i am having the same problem , access is internet in both the connection still not getting internet in my android phone – if there is any silution to this then please tell me
i have also the same problem , access in internet in both the connection still not getting internet in my android phone – if there is any silution to this then please tell me
was helpful info but in my case it can’t be started when I enter the command “netsh wlan start hostednetwork” and I get the message “the hostednetwork could not be started” ” The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.” please help me out. thanks in advance.
thanks for your suggestions. When I open the wifi adapter it was already enable but it ask to update the adapter softwer which I did and within no time my wifi got connected.so thanks once again.
I created everything just as you said but when I try to connect on any iphone, it just sits there trying to connect but the phone won’t actually connect and when i connect on a computer, It says its a limited connection. Any suggestions?
Dear sir it worked for me for the first time. But in next time my mob. Wifi connection stuck in obtaining IP address and authentication. I am using LAN connection. Do i need to make my wifi on for this hosted application to run. Can u tell me the command to change password key.
Hi, I had the same problem with the command saying “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation”
But I can’t find the local area connection adapter in my device manage, neither under network connections
I accidentally disabled the local area connection adapter before, is that why i can’t start internet sharing?
Thx
hi…..
i followed the above mentioned steps…
my hotspot name is visible in other devices…but they cant access the internet….it is showing that connection is limited…can u please suggest me any solution….
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support th
e requested operation.
and then is diables the drivers and enabled then also it did not work
Hi, I used the processes as you explained and tried using the shared internet on my mobile phone and laptop. Initially my mobile phone was kept on showing getting IP address but was not connecting at all, then I did the static IP config as explained in some other blogs after that the mobile phone started showing connected but I was not able to access the internet. Even my other laptop show limited access when I try to access this wireless share.
586 Responses to “How to make a Windows 10 hotspot: All you need to know”
Thank you so so so so much for this. It has really helped me. I had this issue, my android phone couldn’t connect to my hotspot, and the problem was that my virtual adapter hasn’t been selected. Really thank’s!
Your articles have sent many tech through the door. Superb and keep improving our knowledge
Hi all, don’t know if I’ll get a reply but just trying my luck here and a big thank you in advance if I do get a reply! I use a USB modem for my internet and share the internet with my phone using this method. It usually works fine but once in a while it stops working. This time, it is still working, and my android phone is connected to the network I set up, but the internet is really slow – only messaging apps like whatsapp works; youtube doesn’t work. Any suggestions for this? It seems like everything is working as it is supposed to. My internet on my PC is working fine, and my android connects to other wifi sources fine.
Hello, followed all the instructions, and it set up OK. But when I tried to connect my phone to the WiFi network, I got an endless “Obtaining IP Address”….is it possible that my carrier on the computer, a wireless internet stick from O2 in Germany, blocks the use of sharing technologies like this?
That can be possible.
Can this method be used on Win 7 if ad hoc is disabled by the system admin?
This is the most useful, easy and helpful procedure. After many years of using external applications and third party software, this is by far the most use full and effective article.
Thank you!!
the Network shows up and some devices can connect to it but nothing connected has internet access
works great but Roku can connect to the network, says I need to add the MAC address, any idea how I do that?
Hi, Thanks a lot. However, I am just wondering that every time I have to enter the same command(2nd one I suppose) to enable the network? is there an option to keep it permanently on?? Thank you. Much appreciated.
Done successfully
as per your instructions
Thank you
I have to appreciate it because it helped me a lot. I tried many other ways to get wireless for my phone that used to work normally in win 7 and lost as I migrated to windows 10.
Thank you
In my PC hosted network is started.
But the network name is not visible in ethernet properties to share the network.
Tried the same, but got an error saying:”The hosted network couldn’t be started. The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation.” Please help and advise.
Thanks Codrut….It was really helpful and it works for me.
Hi
I’m very interested in the hybrid method with 2 wireless cards installed. How can you tell the virtual WiFi Hotspot to use the USB WiFi Adapter for the hotspot and not the one that is connected to the internet? I don’t see in the description how to tell the command prompt which one it has to use.
Thanks 🙂
I have done all above steps but now i want undo all steps because every time switch my laptop command prompt windows popup so please tell me how to undo all above steps
dear ,
i have created this virtual network and connected internet as well.
but how can i save this network for every time
when i restart its gone. and need to create again
I completed the procedure as told but my phone isn’t connecting to the network it just says “Obtaining IP address”, “Authenticating”. Please suggest.
PLEASE READ THIS!!!
Some Network Adapters do not support this. If you get “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.” after trying ‘netsh wlan start hostednetwork’ and you cannot find “Microsoft Virtual Network Adapter” in device manager. It is possible your network adapter is not supported with Virtual Network. To find out, enter ‘netsh wlan show drivers’ somewhere it should say “Hosted network supported : Yes” if your network adapter is supported with Virtual Network.
I did the ‘netsh wlan set hostednetwork’ then ‘netsh wlan start hostednetwork’. I get the response “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.” I tried enabling at Device manager, but I couldn’t find the driver even after I clicked ‘Show hidden devices’. HELP ME!!!
it says AUTHENTICATION PROBLEM on my android
I see this is a fairly old thread but I hope you may be able to help me Im having the same problem when I put in the last bit of info into the command prompt Im getting, “the hostednetwork could not be started” ” The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.” My wifi is enabled and all drivers are up to date do you have any suggestions?
good work but i can only get wifi access from it if i also have the free version of connectify running. running windows 10 here, i have checked everything mentioned in the comments and tutorial
Hello ,
I am getting Hosted network could not be started error.
the group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation…
Can any one help me out of this?
Dear Sir,
how can I forward my usb-modem what gives me internet (dongle) to my networkcard (lan) I want to send my internet connection to an internet router,
This was possible via ad hoc network in windows 7
Thanks for doing all this efforts
Jan Kees
THANKS SO MUCH. WORKED FOR ME NOT REALLY PERFECTLY, BECAUSE I HAD TO DISABLE MY FIREWALL FOR INTERNET ACCESS NOT TO GET BLOCKED. THANKS AGAIN FOR THE DETAILED STEPS. 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 B)
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LIMITED ACCESS ON THEIR CONNECTING DEVICES, I RECOMMEND YOU DISABLE YOUR FIREWALL IN YOUR ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE. ALSO DISABLE YOUR WINDOWS FIREWALL IF THE PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS
thanks a 1000times, worked like a charm
Thanks so much for this. works perfectly.
What a good tips! I also use a small tool named OSToto Hotpsot to create a WiFi hotspot in my Windows 7 laptop. I recommend you can have a try!
this system is working well, thank you sir.
i have also same problem
Hi, I had the same problem with the command saying “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation
O MY GOD!! It finally worked 😀 Thank you so incredible much!!
I use Mhotspot for the virtual hotspot.
created hotspot the ipad finds it then asked for password
I cant find the sharing option.
Yes the article works good for me. I have configured my windows 8.1 laptop as wifi hotspot using commands.
The problem i am facing is peculiar that only one wifi device(mobile) is able to connect to the hotspot at any point of time.
Pl let me know how to set the number of devices to be connected simultaneously to wifi hotspot by using commands.
I had the issue of trying to share my Windows 10 laptop’s internet connection with my tablet, however I was not able to get an IP, and when I did, I would get a blank page.
After lots of research into the problem, I managed to share my connection by doing the following:
Enable the following services –
‘Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)’
‘routing and remote access’
I use Bitdefender for Antivirus, and I needed to disable ‘Block Internet Connection Sharing’ and also within the firewall settings, turn stealth mode off, Generic to Yes on the Wifi adapter.
How this helps others as it took me ages to get it working.
thanks 🙂 it worked 🙂
Hi, I selected ‘WI-FI’ instead of ‘Local Area Connection* 3’ in step 2 and I can’t change my selection….any tips?
Hi, I had the same problem with the command saying “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation”
But I can’t find the local area connection adapter in my device manage, neither under network connections
I accidentally disabled the local area connection adapter before, is that why i can’t start internet sharing?
Thx
Wow, great. it worked for me perfectly as told in the article… just a couple of commands and few clicks made my. it was very helpful and very nice presentation with screen shots.
keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot
And why oh why on earth is this so complicated on Windows? On a Mac, you just click ‘share wifi’ and it happens seamlessly!!!!
This was great when it worked for a few days then stopped. Now it is driving me insane. I’ve tried everything a dozen times but once the network is created my mobile device gets stuck on ‘obtaining IP address’. Firewall is disabled, ‘share internet connection’ is checked. The only option I have under the ethernet connection is ‘wifi’. Arrrgh!
my mobile device (andriod 4.2.2) doesn’t connect with the hotspot
Thanks for guide! It’s working!
thanks its working !
Hi, i followed all the steps but still don’t have internet connection on my tablet, though skype is working properly. Is there are anything i can try?
hello sir,
your blog helped me lot in setting up a hotspot.
but after i type the command it is showing me this:
“the wireless loacl area network is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation”
what shall i do?plz help me sir.
thanks in advance
hi abdulgaffar…………..
you have an internet connection in your pc……..
simply do one thing……go to your pc’s network and sharing centre>change adapter settings>right click on the adapter that has the internet acess> go to properties>go to sharing>in that tick the first option and untick the second option>if you can see a box below….then in that selcet virtual network adapter or no need…….now refresh your computer……
this time you should be able to use internet on your mobile phone………..
i am unable to use internet from hotspot as it says “No internet access”
i have used both the methods…through command prompt and “wifiaccesspoint_o”…but still its not working….
hi andy you dont need to go for firewall……….all you need to do is just refresh your hostednetowrk with a new passphrase…….
type the following command with admin privilages………………
“netsh wlan refresh hostednetwork password”
…….now restart your pc for better perfomance and this time you should be able to connect to i phone
Hi
Thanks for reply, sadly this doesn’t work.
Hi
all steps completed, DHCP enabled. but despite all I’ve tried my iPhone 6 or iPad wont connect saying incorrect password. i am defiantly typing the correct password. have also tried with firewall disabled with no luck. any ideas?
how can I make a hotspot from vpn.im not directly connected through wireless modem I first connect to dormitory’s modem then I connect my vpn to connect to internet.
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C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tu
torials
The hosted network mode has been set to allow.
The SSID of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
The user key passphrase of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
C:Windowssystem32>
what should i do now… after thise i trying
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Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. but NOT showing Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual.
SO than tell mi what should i do NOW..
PLZ HELP..
hi chetan you forgot to do one thing…….in the device manager there will be a help colum………..
go to that colum and there will be a option called show hidden adapters……click that option……
now all the hidden adapters will be shown……..now search for the microsoft hostednetwork adapter>right click>enable the adapter………….
thats it now refresh the device manager for hardware changes……close the device manager
refresh your hostednetwork with a new password….you hv a command….”netsh wlan refresh hostednetwork passwoed….”
now go for the command “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”
………….now you should be able to start the ad-hoc on your pc……….
just enable internet sharing for your wifi or network adapter and save the setting…….this time you must be able to use internet on your mobile phone….and check that you have internet access on your laptop or pc……..
Hi,
i was go through your trail message Hosted network create but not working no upload and download Please give solution
Is it possible to spoof the mac address for the virtual network? The reason I ask is that my ISP tries to block sharing so in order to make use of this by connecting the modem to my notebook I would have to clone the mac address. If I don’t do this the notebook and all devices connected to the hotspot cannot access the internet !
Hi.
I am trying to create a virtual hot spot using the command prompt.
The hot spot has been successfully created.
Other devices are recognizing the hot spot but are unable to connect to the network.
I have created the hot spot.My phone is detecting it.I entered the password and tried to connect my phone to the network.
I am getting an error in the phone saying ‘Authentication failed’.
Please help.
Probably you didn’t do the step 2 correctly.
I had same problem when I didn’t do the second step
hi aditya……it means you needto do two things….first close the wifi in your phone and reopen it and start searching for the virtual network…which you have artificially created in your laptop or pc………..
you must be able to connect it now…..if you have tried it….then the second thing you should do is that…….
stop the hostednetwork on your computer……
go to cmd with admin privilages……..
then type, “netsh wlan stop hostednetwork”
the virual adapter will stop……now again start the hostednetwork….the comman for it is, “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”
the virtual adapter will start again……..
now refresh the hostednetwork with a new password……..here is the command, “netsh wlan refresh hostednetwork password”……….this time should be surely able to connect your phone to the virual adapter…..and note that to spell the password correctly..it is recommended that you make your password visible……….if you want to view the password of your virtual network….you have a command, “netsh wlan show hostednetwork setting security key=clear”
thats it…..i hope this article was helpful you can contact me anytime at [email protected]
at step 2, after “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”, there is no virtual local access, there is just wifi and some ethernet option
accidentally I solved my problem.
I chose wifi as the option, but still I didn’t have internet connection for my hotspot. so removed the check for “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” and clicked ok.
again I put check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” and after that I had new option which worked for me.
Hello and thanks for sharing this information with us. I do not know if this has been answered before (having a quick look I couldn’t find it). I have been able to establish the wifi spot and connect to it without any issues. I even downloaded the .exe file and activate that the hotspot is enable everytime my windows initiates… However this is not the case. Everytime my laptop goes to sleep or restarts the wifi hotspot disappears, can’t even see it at the ‘Network sharing centre’. Any ideas on how could I change this so I don’t have to put the commands all over again every time?
Thanks in advance!
no problem you can catch me any time at [email protected]
pls sir my other devices can access the wireless network but is requesting for password.
and i didn’t create anyone, help pls
This worked great on my Windows 10 Pro Laptop. I know the included zip allows you to create / delete the hotspot. However if your like me and you want to retain this connection but want to be able to disable / enable simply you can create a .bat file with the following code.
netsh wlan show hostednetwork | FINDSTR “Not started” && (
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
) || (
netsh wlan stop hostednetwork )
exit
Hi. . . Its connected to mobile but internet is not working ??unable to browse using mobile. what’s the problem ?? plz help me!!
hello khan zarak……you must first turn on the sharing feature of your internet device……….
go to network and sharing center…….
you can see to which network you are connected……
by the upright there will be an option called “change adapter settings”……….
in that right click on the adapter which gives you the internet connection………
go to properties…….which will be at the bottom of the pop up………..
a new popup will open showing you the details of the adapter……there up there will be a colum called…..”sharing”…….in that enable sharing and better dont tick the second option……..below the first option there will be a box…..
in that select “virtual network adapter”……..
and save it……..
thats it…….
restart your pc and use internet conectin using the virtual network adapter
Hi. . . Its connected but internet is not working ?? what’s the problem ?? plz help me!!
Upgraded to Windows 10
wifi hotspot worked really well till the upgrade
Now wifi hotspot is created no issues on that. The mobile also connects to the PC. But I am unable to browse using mobile.
What could be wrong? Why I am unable to have internet access in my mobile?
I use an 3G usb modem for Internet in PC
CMD way is good, and the tool seems to be better! I also use a free tool named OSToto Hotspot to create free WiFi hotspot on my Asus laptop.
hello sir i have made my laptop as wifi hotspot using your methods. My mobile was also connected to that wifi hotspot, but the problem i am facing that nothing is opening in mobile. internet access is shown in both ethernet and wifi hot spot but i am unable to open any site on my mobile. kindly suggest me.
its simple you just need to enable sharing for your internet adapter………..go to network and sharing center>change adapter settings>right click on the adapter>go to properties>sharing>”allow other network users to connect through the computers internet connection” tick this option……thats it and save it……now you can use internet connection on the pc
After following all the steps correctly hosted network is created but I am not able to connect to the hosted network with my android phone. It shows authentication problem.
Waiting for your valuable advice
i can’t have any option to change the Wi-fi to new connection i build from Home Networking Connection
When I type “netsh wlan start hostednetwork” the displayed message is “the group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the operation”, please help
Go to device manager——-expand network adapters———disable network adapter———-now enable network adapter
it is showing that one of my drivers is not functioning.but actually they are working properly.
After creating a hostednetwork when I hit below command I get an error. How do I fix it ?
Command :
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Error:
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.
So, i made everything and everything is ok. But after sleep or shutdown laptop my hotspot is lost. Can you help me? Or i need do all this every day?
Question: If i connect my Ethernet to a VPN, will the devices connected to hotspot also connect to the VPN network?
Hello, I use the little program, everything is ok, I see the network, It’s got internet connection also, and I can connect with my phone, but somehow my phone haven’t got internet connection.. Can yo help me?
network is not sharing mean the internet in my lap to my mobile what to do
I’ve done a task in this tutorial, the following result
“Status hotspot is private network, Acces type: Internet, Homegroup: Ready to create, Connection: Local area connection”
And, My phone is already connected to the hotspot.
however, my lan used the Internet proxy, and my phone is not connected to the internet even connected to the hotspot.
can you help me, is there any other software tools should I add?
I’ve created the hotspot and can connect devices to it. But when i connect and try to load anything from the web it appears no internet connection. What could i do?
i have created the hotspot successfully but it is not visible on my phone or any other phone for that matter….please help1!1
First of all kuddos mate.. it works like charm.. never knew about any such inbuilt features of windows. Now, the problem i am facing is, it works lovely on two mobile devices but if try to connect the 3rd i get the error authentication problem.. why so? and do we have any solution for it…
The executable file says it cannot run on Windows 10
This was working fine for me last 45 days, but suddenly now its stopped working. I can see the hotspot network on my computer and it gets detected on my mobile too but does not connect. If I restart my laptop and start the hosted network it works for 2 min and again gets disconnected. What could be the problem?
Dear Codrut Neagu
thanks for this helpful post, worked in my win 8.1.
i use this solutions with mobile remote controller “unifiedremote.com”.
this program have Windows & mac program and connect with iphone, android mobile.
maybe i translate your post to persian language in my blog.
It worked for me after i adjusted my firewall. Thanks
I am using windows 10 pro. I have done all the things and my android mobile is connected to the virtual hotspot but the speed is very slow. What is the problem and how can i solve it pls.
I am using windows 10. I have followed all the instructions and everything looks good. In network adapters, I can see Hotspot has internet access. But, still no browsing on any of the connected devices. Any idea? I have tried disabling firewall as well, but no luck.
I created the wifi access point and it works. However, it disappears when my computer enters standby mode or is restarted. So I have to do this procedure over and over. Is there a way to make it permanent?
Thanks! I didn’t try your program yet, but the steps you gave worked well on my Windows 10 on which I use a 3G device for internet.
The solution of digitalcitizen.life are always to the point and most of time they worked for me.
Keep up the level. (y)
Hi,
I did all the steps as per the tutorial but in ethernet properties it only shows Wi-Fi i also tried the device manager approach but Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter is already enabled and on running netsh wlan show drivers hosted network supported yes
and lastly my internet does not show virtual local area connection rather it shows local area connection*14
any help would be greatly appretiated
How to disable the created hotspot?
Read the last section of this guide. It is named The Fast Way Of Turning Off And Uninstalling The WiFi Access Point.
it worked absolutely fine for me. I have turned my pc into hotspot and I can access the net on my iPhone but having issues. I can use whats app only cant access net on facebook and cant access my app store and everything else…. please help me …..
Hey, my phone connects to the hotspot, but the internet still won’t work. Any ideas why that might happen?
I am facing same problem. All steps performed successfully, but still internet not working on connected devices. Were you able to solve this?
On Wndows 10, does anyone know how to find the wifi password to join the virtual network?
I completed all the steps as said above. But then I clicked on the network icon in the Network and Sharing center and I disabled the network. Now when I do the above last step of starting the hostednetwork, it doesn;t start because “the group or resource is not in the correct state”. Anybody Knows how to fix it?
dear sir everything done well but when i connect my phn to the hotspot it says limited connectivity and no internet, please help on this issue
Nice work, many thanks — the little program you added works well (for me) and is really handy. Cheers from Western Australia!
Do you want to create a WiFi Hotspot or uninstall a Hotspot you already created.
Answer Y to create one, or N to uninstall:: Y
There is 1 WiFi adapter on your device.
Let’s configure your WiFi Hotspot:
Enter the name (SSID) of your WiFi Hotspot.: test
Enter the password you will use for your WiFi Hotspot.: 123456789
The hosted network mode has been set to allow.
The SSID of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
The user key passphrase of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
Do you want your WiFi hotspot to be enabled each time you start Windows? Enter Y
(for Yes) or N (for No)::
…………………………………………………………………
what is this problem? Help me please..
Hi!Thank you very much for this blog!! Working very well…. but the only problem is that the hotspot is disabled even when i put my laptop in “sleep” mode – this despite using your command promt feature and selecting “enable everytime windows starts”
Please suggest a solution
I m stuck in obtaining address in my mobile.. but my mobile works well in other wifi networks.. so this is what happened.. someone help me
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I have created the WiFi network step by step and it’s showing on my Android mobile phone. I connected my mobile phone. But the problem is when I enter any internet address my phone showing this notification: Connection Failed, Unable to connect. Please review your network setting.
Please help…..
If you’ve forgotten the security key you set, put the following command into command prompt:
netsh wlan show hostednetwork setting=security
Got it working great, but I wanted to do this so that my other devices would utilize my VPN connection on my main computer. Instead the main IP address is showing up as being my verizon assigned IP address. Of course I get assigned a dynamic ip but the underlying one is my service provider assigned one. Any thoughts on how to get this to utilize my vpn provided IP or is this not possible? Thanks!
Hi, i have a problem at step 2, when i check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” i can’t select the virtual network that i already created and it just says “Wi-Fi”.
I already tried the following, but still not working.
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Can you help me?
You saved me! I am in Paris at an AirBnB rental, and my phone loses connection when I go more than 15 feet from the wifi router. However, my laptop and everyone else’s phones seem to have no issues with the router’s range. Rather than get a new iphone, I followed your instructions, and whalah as they say here! I now have an incredibly strong signal and can download my emails and use the internet on my iphone 5 without using eating up my international mobile data package! The only thing I had to figure out was how to log into command prompt with administrator rights. I googled that and found that I just right click on the start button and select Command Prompt Administrator. I then followed your very thorough instructions, and it appears I am good! I wish I had figured this out 5 days ago! Thanks again for being of service to us amateurs! Mimi
I disabled the hotspot directly from the Network and Sharing centre in the Control Panel. But I am unable to again start the Hotspot.
What to do?
Mine is working perfectly – using this at work. However, the network guys asked if I could turn the broadcast off. Is there a way to do this? (At home I can hide the broadcasting the SSID name, but can’t figure out how to do it here, since it’s not a router).
It does not persist….every time i disable my wifi…the virtual router is gone. when i turn back my wifi it does not start the hotspot ….any solution to this problem….???
thnk u so much,,, it really did work for me in first attempt….
Hi…
I created virtual hotspot successfully…..thanks to your instructions….
I did it manually….
but the problem is I’ve to start it every time My PC turns on using command prompt….
by using the command
netsh wlan start hosted network
is there a manual way to put the hotspot to turn on automatically everytime when the PC is turned on other than using the executable file you’ve given……
The HOTSPOT is working, mu mobile is connected, although it doesn’t access the internet.
I use a Ethernet connection, broadcasting through the wifi adapter.
My Ethernet connection uses FIXED IP configurations.
Any thoughts on it?
Dint work for me, all steps went bugless and in the end when shared the Ethernet connection to the Virtual Network, it executed correctly but the Virtual stills shows No Internet. Any suggestions….
I tried to install this but it didn’t work. Now I have limited connectivity when I try to use the WiFi normally! Troubleshooting states DHCP is not enabled for WiFi and Local Area Connection doesn’t have a valid IP configuration. Any ideas how I reset?
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
My alienware crashes when my mobile device connects. It automatically restarts my laptop. I checked the .exe file and found out that it is infected with WS.Reputation.1 scanned using Symantec.
Before saying something like that check your info: there’s no virus in the exe file! It’s just Norton giving a “low” score to the exe file, and that’s because it’s actually a script that runs on startup. It’s also very probable that Norton reboots your computer, just ’cause it thinks the exe is trying to harm it.
Norton only flags such files due to “bad” reputation, only because such executable files are not “recognized” and are potential “threats” or carriers of “malware”. This particular .exe file has no virus, be sure of that. “WS.Reputation” is no infection. Norton will quarantine or delete such files. Only because such a file is found in startup, Norton is trying to restart your computer. Remove the .exe file from startup, or put the file under exceptions, so that the file is not scanned. Let us know how it goes.
Hi, I have gone into properties for my internet connected ‘Wifi’ connection and have checked the box that
‘allows other network users to connect through this compputers internet connection’
but the dropdown box doesnt appear to select ‘Virtual Local Area Connection’
It only has a text box with ethernet written in it and im unable to change the text.
Any idea why Im having issues?
Uncheck the box, close the dialog box and refresh the page many times. Do it until you get the dropdown menu.
I have hosted the hotspot. But on my android it keeps saaying obtaining IP address. Does not get connected. Please help.
i made the hotspot and it is visible in all my devices but they are not able to connect even after i have entered the password and refreshed it few times.
is this because of the difference in os or any other thing.
does anyone know the answer or anyone has the same problem pls tell me?si
pls help me…………………
hello, tried both the methods i.e manually from cmd and also the downloadable file in the website. i have a windows 8.1 hp pav laptop. the problem i m facing is in step 2. i am using a reliance 3g dongle with vodafone 2g data . when i click on the properties of the “null network”and go to the sharing tab i dont find the “microsoft hosted network virtual adapter” in the list…the ones in the list are: Ethernet, Wifi and Local area connection*4.
i tried many things like unistalling realtek network drivers, updating it, disabling and then enabling but the same problem persists.. plz hep me with this.
Sir, i done all things. But in properties when i select my network and press ok then show me that “Cannot enable share access. The service cannot accept control messages at this time”. What i will do? Plz help me
Ive followed all the steps properly.. My mobile is getting connected through Hotspot properly but internet isnt working from mobile through the Hotspot..
Please help…
Make sure you share your main internet connection to the network that you’ve created.
Thank you so much for your article. After trying for long time this worked for me.
Hi, I created a tool that helps setup hosted networks in Windows 8. You can find it here: https://nathanstill.com/computing/wifi-hotspot-tool/
Hi,
I am able to connect to hotspot but not able to access internet on mobile.
Using windows 8.1 Os.
Please help EOM
Thanks
Hi,
I have followed each and every step and sucessfully created the hotspot. Internet access in both Ethernet and Virtual Network. Added keyUsage=persistent when setting up Virtual Network.
The WiFi network is showing in my Windows 8.1 phone but unable to connect, getting and error message”The WiFi network Hotspot didn’t respond. Try again later”
I put the windows firewall in laptop “OFF” Same error message. I delibrately typed a wrong password, then I got the messaage “Password Incorrect”
Please help me to resolve the error message”The WiFi network Hotspot didn’t respond. Try again later”
Go to Device Manager(Run devmgmt.msc), and under Network Adapters, select properties of your wireless adapter. Then under Advanced panel, select adhoc 11n, and chose Enable.
Let us know how it goes.
I followed everything. Virtual network showed ‘Internet access’. But when I tried to connect to my android phone it is showing ‘saved, secured with WPA2’ and then changes to ‘Authentication problem’ but no internet on my phone. I tried ‘connectify’ software also. But same problem ‘Saved, secured with WPA2’. Please tell me what is the problem with my laptop & mobile
There is nothing wrong with your laptop or mobile. You just have typed the wrong passphrase.
if you are successfully connected to the hotspot but the device can not access internet, try creating a new dial-up connection.
follow this link for creating a new dial up connection in windows 8.
http://support.vodafone.com.au/articles/FAQ/How-to-create-a-dial-up-connection-in-Windows-8
make sure to enter correct phone number,username and password.
Now connect to the internet through this connection and then share this connection with your hotspot adapter.
You’re good to go.
Hi, I have followed every mentioned step. When I go to click on the “allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection” box, the only thing that appears is Wi-Fi, not the Virtual Local Area Connection. I have enabled it in device manager and have done all the other steps and fixes suggested in these comments. It simply doesn’t appear….what gives?
hey it worked fine till
netsh wlan start hosted network. all drivers are enabled. i am using reliance netconnet dongle.
this error is comming up:
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation.
PLEASE HELP
Thanks
You have simply not turned on your access point device’s Wi-Fi. Go to Charms(right swipe) and click Settings. Under Networks, see if Wi-Fi is switched on. Then try the commands again. That should work.
yeah , it works great… thank you for this article..
This is superb its working absolutely fine ,
Many thanks to you Codrut Neagu .
The hotspot is created but not getting connected to my android phone. Its showing “Network disabled. Poor connection.” on the phone, although the signal is very strong
The hotspot is created but not getting connected to my android phone. Its showing “Network disabled. Poor connection.” on the phone, although the signal is very strong
Mr. Neagu,
Is there a way by which I can change the channel a device is on? For example, if there are too many devices on channel 1, then I must be able to promote some devices to channel 6, and some to channel 11. Is there a way?
Well that’s a nice question. You can change it if your wireless card manufacturer has allowed you to do so. Check its properties to change the channel of broadcast.
Thanks. It helped.
Microsoft has said that they will remove “netsh” functionality from subsequent Windows versions. That leaves us to create access points using Powershell. So what is the powershell equivalent of netsh ?
Does this work on Windows XP/7/8/8.1 as well? because they all have cmd prompt
Hi .. I shared my broadband connection using the windows 8 way (you just press a button :D) but when I press the connect button it says : saved secured with WPA2
Perhaps you have entered the wrong passphrase.
hi. i tryied this tutorial and worked just fine, but the problem is that it uses the antenna i’m using to connect to another wifi network. so i’m having a wifi network adapter in my pc, and another wifi, which is from the antenna. i would like to make the hot-spot using the wifi adapter from my pc, not from the antenna, because the antenna is far and signal is weak. thanks
Hi,
I had created virtual wifi hot spot on my laptop using command prompt. but now i forgot the password of my hot spot. how can i find out my password. please help
You can just stop the existing hosted network and the re-create it again, using a new password.
Thanks a ton
Hi,
I had created virtual wifi hot spot on my laptop using command prompt. but now i forgot the password of my hot spot. how can i find out my password. please help
Hey, i was wondering if there is anyway to make this connection with a wep setting, and making it work for my ds lite?
Unfortunately, you can’t use WEP.
i typed in the command but it says “you must run from a command prompt with administrator privilege” how do i correct that?
Check this: 5 Ways to Run Programs as Administrator in Windows 7 & Windows 8.
Hi
how we can set password on this Hotspot?
Do everyone able to connect to it?
Oh excuse me key is password
This worked for me.. Thank you so much!!
if using the command prompt should we type in the command each time you reboot your computer? when i put my computer into sleep then the hotspot connection could not be seen in the network and sharing
Of course, that is like switching off your wireless router, and still expecting it to broadcast internet.
🙂
Mr. Neagu,
Everything works great on my Windows laptop. But I was wondering if I could do the same thing with my Ubuntu laptop at my workplace. If it is possible, kindly help. Waiting for your reply.
You can do the same thing on Ubuntu. It’s even simpler. Our friends at How-To Geek wrote a tutorial that shows each step: How to Turn Your Ubuntu Laptop into a Wireless Access Point.
Virtual Wifi device not found! “Neither Hosted Network Virtual” or “Microsoft Virtual Wifi Miniport Adapter” were found.
Is your wireless card enabled?
The virtual adapter is tied to the physical one, so if the “real” wireless is turned off, so is the virtual adapter.
Hi Codrut,
I am using below and falls under second scenario from pre-requisite.
Windows 8.1 Laptop.
Tata Photon Max USB Dongle to access Internet
Wi Fi Adapter, which does support hostednetwork.
I am able to create the hotspot, which shows that Internet is getting shared and all other device does gets connected to the newly created hotspot. However, they are unable to browse the internet even though they get the IP’s.
Checked below –
The other connected devices are getting IP addresses.
Checked after disabling the Windows firewall with no luck.
ICS and Routing and Remote access is already automatic and Started.
My Antivirus is Norton Internet Security 2013 and I have checked even after disabling it with no luck as well.
NOTE- I am able to do everything using the same USB data card on my Other Windows 7 Laptop, which means it has to be something on the Windows 8.1 Laptop itself.
Waiting for your valuable suggestion.
Try this:
open Device Manager
locate your network card
right click on your network card and select Properties
switch to the Power Management tab
enable “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” and “Allow this device to wake the computer”
Thanks, I will try and confirm. But you want me to do it on Microsoft Virtual Wi-Fi Miniport Adapter or actual Wireless Adapter.
The “real” wireless adapter.
I checked and “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” was already checked while “Allow this device to wake the computer” was greyed out cause I was unable to check that.
While tried – Other device again got connected to Wi-Fi network with no internet being available on them.
Kindly Suggest further.
I’m sorry, but if you already tried everything from the above comments, there isn’t much else you could do.
Btw, did you restart the devices you were trying to connect, i.e. a smartphone?
I don’t know why, but on some Windows 8.1 devices it simply doesn’t work.
The other device which is connecting to this Wi-Fi hostspot is an Android Phone as well as Windows 7 Laptop and I have tried it even after rebooting them with no luck.
No Problem in that case – I will use it by configuring wifi Hotspot on my Windows 7 laptop instead of Windows 8.1 laptop.
when i type and enter,” netsh wlan start hostednetwork” it says local area network interface is powered down and doesnt support the requested operation
I’m trying to connect it on my iPhone 4, and it’s found the network, but all I get is a loading sign. I’ve turned my firewall off, done the command prompt but I can’t seem to get it to connect.
Hello,
when i tries internet sharing option it says “an error occurred while internet connection sharing was being enabled. the service cannot accept control messages at this time.”
The ICS service is down. You need to start it.
u guys are the best! This worked P-E-R-F-E-C-T-L-Y and u made it sooo easy with the app especially that we dont hav to turn it on every time the windows starts. 🙂
It’s too good. Thanks 🙂
I have followed all the stages suggested but my android tab wont connect even though the network created can be seen on it. it just continue to show ‘obtaining IP address’ any help pls
It works! Thanks a lot! But I was wondering how do you do the same thing on linux/ubuntu?
hi.. I created the hotspot, it even got connected on the 1st day..but now ts not getting connected..wat to do..ts not even shown in the network and sharing center..
first time it get connected. after some time it is showing ” the group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.”
I made it to this step: “In order to give Internet access to the virtual WiFi adapter that was created earlier, check the box near “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”.” but when I try to select the home networking connection, the only option is Wi-Fi.
sir i tried to make wifi hotspot but when i connect my mobile with hotspot than there is written OBTAINING IP…. and not connected
Followed all the steps. Successfully created the hotspot. Access type shows “internet” both on the device through which i use the internet(3g dongle) and the virtual wifi network. Connected to the hotspot successfully on my android phone and blackberry. Unable to access internet on both the devices. Signal strength is very strong. The uploading and downloading bars are permanently lit up on my android device. tried dns flush, tried enabling routing and remote access in services.msc and setting it to automatic, tried enabling internet connection sharing in services.msc which btw was already set to automatic and was enabled still NO-GO. PLEASE HELP.
(I’m from india and I’m using 3-g dongle called tata photon+ for internet access)
I don’t know why
the first time when i was tried this step,, that was successed
but,, the second time, i have the same problem with this all guys. But, when i tried the step on device manager’s setting, it’s success again to start the hostednetwork, but still cannot connect to internet.
And the last time,
i have tried all the step, but it was not worked properly
even i had to go to on device manager setting
please help me
it was working for me for quite a long time but then it stopped suddenly and when i tried turning it back on it said “the wlan interface is powered down and does not support the requested operation”. Now what?
First: Great tutorial – thank you, but:
Everytime I turn off my computer the hotspot is gone and I have to configure it new. Is there a way I can safe it, so I don’t have to follow these steps on and on? Thanks for your help!
whenever i enter this command:
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
and press enter the CMD says:
The hosted network could’nt be started.
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and does’nt support the requested operation.
will someone please help me!!!
ayy i have the same problem 🙁
Your wifi is switched off. Right swipe on touchpad, goto settings, then networks, then switch the Wi-Fi to on.
And let us know how it goes.
Hi, please help me…once I succesfuly set up hotspot, but now internet randomly shut off and I have to reboot computer, then everything is working, but after a while, internet stops working again. What I can do? (sry for my bad english :D)
It worked Thanks !!
Couldn’t check while I was typing the above comment, but the job that is autostarted with the ELEV tag is:
UsersMeAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsStartupwifi.bat
Everything works great and I really appreciate your efforts in this endeavor. There is one small ‘glitch’ for me. When my machine is shut down or restarted, a command prompt job is automatically started from USRAppDataRoaming that is a .bat job with an ELEV tag at the end of it. If I do not let this job start, I get no virtual wifi. When I do let it start, the following job gets created & autostarted in a command prompt:
_________________________________________________________
C:WINDOWSsystem32>NET FILE 1>NUL 2>NUL
C:WINDOWSsystem32>if “0” == “0” (goto gotPrivileges ) else (goto getPrivileges )
C:WINDOWSsystem32>setlocal & pushd .
C:WINDOWSsystem32>netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=”~mySSID~” key=”~mypassword~” keyUsage=persistent
The hosted network mode has been set to allow.
The SSID of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
The user key passphrase of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
C:WINDOWSsystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network started.
C:WINDOWSsystem32>Pause
Press any key to continue . . .
__________________________________________________
Once I press a key, my devices load up the wifi. Not sure what is causing this.
Hello… Thanks for Software.
I installed that software & run it. After putting all the details I got a error msg in between of ” THE HOSTED NETWORK COULDN’T BE STARTED. THE WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK INTERFACE IS POWERED DOWN & DOESN’T SUPPORT A REQUESTED OPERATION.”
This error msg shows in my DELL STUDIO 1558.
Kindly guide a solution.
When I go to step two I go to sharing but there is no box underneath telling me that I can change it to a virtual network. Help plz
My modem not detecting after I turning my Windows 8.1 laptop into a wifi access point. What to do?
THE INTERNET IS NOT WORKING IN THE MOBILE PHONE EVEN IF ITS WORKING PERFECTLY IN THE LAPTOP.PLS HELP, I HAVE SUCCESFULLY CONNECTED MY MOBILE TO PC BUT THERE IS NO INTERNET SPEED INSPITE OF EXCELLENT SIGNAL STRENGTH.
VERY NICE AND HELPFUL ARTICLE.BUT AT THE END OF THE PROCESS I AM FACING A PROBLEM.I HAD SUCCESSFULLY CONNECTED MY ANDROID MOBILE TO THE LAPTOP’S DATA NETWORK AND THE SIGNAL STRENGTH IS ‘VERY STRONG” I MY MOBILE,BUT STILL INTERNET IS NOT WORKING ON MY MOBILE WHILE IT IS WORKING PERFECTLY ON LAPTOP.PLS HELP
Awesome details to set up the wifi, being a non technical I was able to set up in one full go. Thanx for sharing the procedure. However when I am connecting the same with my mobile device however its not getting connected. Also share with us the way out for changing the password
same case it can’t be started when I enter the command “netsh wlan start hostednetwork” and I get the message “the hostednetwork could not be started” ” The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operations
tion.”
another thing that when i disbaled that stupid connection it went hidden & now i cant find it so how can i enable it plz help me out.
i would be very thankful if u reply on my email
[email protected]
awaiting ur answers plz reply i need to create a hotspot.
thankyou all
Really Swiftly done, thanks.
Hi I have a problem with step 2 I can’t find in my in select a private network connection the virtual local area connection what should I do ?
I have tried creating hotspot but after entering the second command it is showing The hostednetwork couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the currect state to perform the requested operation.
I followed all the steps and everything worked fine for me but internet speed is very slow and any page not open plz any one help me
Try to disable the firewall on your laptop/PC.
Hi,
Thanks for the tutorial it worked out for me, but i need to ask what encryption the resulting connection uses (i.e. WEP, WPA2, …) and is it possible to change it or not?
Many thanks.
WPA2 and it cannot be changed unfortunately.
GREAT WORK – Thank You so much! My everyday work just got a lot easier! Works like a charm! Greetings from Finland 🙂
We’re glad to have helped 🙂
How do you change the name of the hotspot and password after it has been set up?
You set it up again.
But what is the password for connecting to hot-spot ?
to stop it.. after the hosted network start
just replace the start into stop and you wifi will stop automatically. no need to download the command file
It’s not working for me. In the sharing tab for the ethernet, i dont have the option of virtual network.
Hi, I get this error when i try to “start hostednetwork”:
The hostednetwork couldnt be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation
hi Codrut,
When i am enabling Hosted network it is showing connection type of Local area connection instead Virtual local area connection as mentioned in your post. Also In the sharing of my ethernet connection i am only finding Wi-Fi no Virtual connection getting listed there. I went to device manager i checked show hidden devices but i m not finding Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter please help.
Excellent information.
Thanks!
can anyone tell me why I couldn’t obtain the ip in my mobile?
How can I delete the WiFiAccessPoint.EXE so thatit doesn’t show up every time I start my computer?
I downloaded the app you attached. It worked the first time I ran it but not upon reboot?
After reading all the comments here, I was worried that this wouldn’t work! But it ran flawlessly the first time.
Thanks for a great guide.
Dear sir
My phone it properly connected but, it is (phone) still showing no internet access. what should i do?
THIS WORKED FOR ME, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE RAN INTO A COUPLE OF PROBLEMS. INITIALLY I NEEDED A WIFI CONNECTION TO CONNECT MY NOOK TO, THAT WAS SIMPLE. ONCE I CREATED THE CONNECTION AND HAD CONNECTIVITY , I WANTED TO CONNECT MY PS4 AS WELL. IT DIDN’T WORK RIGHT AWAY, AND IT ACTUALLY TOOK ABOUT 30MINS OF TAMPERING. THE CONNECTION SHOWED UP, AND I ENTERED PW JUST AS I DID ON TABLET(SEVERAL TIMES), STILL DIDN’T WORK. I ENDED UP SETTING THE PS4 UP MANUALLY, AFTER THAT IT WORKED.
MY ISSUE IS THE FACT THAT
1. PS4 DIDN’T CONNECT IMMEDIATELY LIKE TABLET
2. I HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF RECREATING THIS CONNECTION EVERY TIME MY COMPUTER RESTARTS, SLEEPS, ECT.
I DOWNLOADED THE SOFTWARE, ASSUMING THAT ONCE THE CONNECTION WAS CREATED, IT WOULD START AUTOMATICALLY WHEN MY PC STARTS. IS THIS NOT THE CASE?
THIS CONNECTION ISN’T LISTED UNDER NETWORKS, WHY AM I HAVING TO RE CREATE IT ?
i followed all above steps . hotspot was created , mobile device got connected . internet working fine on laptop but internet is not working on mobile .
Hi, i have done everything as stated in above steps. the hotspot is active but when i connect with my lumia 720 it shows no internet access
I followed the same procedure.. and created hosted network.. i can connect my mobile using the network.. but the problem is that i couldnt use data with my mobile.. it just shows that u r connected to this wifi (wifi name) but not exactly does the work of hosted network.. i mean.. not exactly connected. wat should i do??
Everything works as intended, but curiously after exactly 3 hours the wifi connection from my laptop to my mobile phone cuts off and I have to disable and re-enable the wifi access point every time… Is that normal? Does anyone know anything about this?
My laptop is a normal Lenovo laptop, my phone a Samsung android phone, and I have my laptop connected to ethernet… But after exactly 3 hours the wifi on my phone tells me it’s still connected to the one I set up with my laptop, but I can’t load anything via internet access until I restart the wifi access point…
It’s not that bothersome to redo it every 3 hours, but a bit annoying and I’d like to know if there’s something I can/should change?
Thank you for any help in advance~
How To Know Who is Using Your Shared Wifi Network And What is that device using ??
Thanks.
It Was Very Much Helpful
But I Want Know How to Change The WiFi Name And Password ??
Please if any one can help.
Thanks.
Regards.
Yash shah
sir my os is 8.1.I have internet problem connection.my laptop is not connected to the internet and it is not showing the symbol also. When i click on the trouble shooting then it shows the following message The realtek RTL8723BE 802.11 b/g/n wifi Adapter adapter is experiencing driver or hardware related problems and
A network is not properly plugged in or may be broken. Like that it is showing.so please solve my problem sir and give me solution to this problem sir….
I want to make wifi hotspot with the following scenario… what should i do after completing step 1…
One laptop that is connected to the Internet through a USB mobile modem and broadcasts the wireless network through its WiFi adapter – many users will have a USB mobile modem available with 3G or 4G connectivity. They can use it for Internet access and use the wireless network adapter for creating the access point and sharing the Internet access with others.
at Ethernet properties, after selecting the sharing tab and enable allow user to connect, at home network connection, virtual area connection does not appear. 🙁
If I try to enable it its showing this error
C:>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
I got it to sort of work. I followed all the steps in the guide, but when I look at the virtual network, it says it’s receiving 0 packets. I’ve set it so that the IPv4 and IPv6 settings are set to automatically obtain IP addresses and DNS. If I can make sure it can receive packets, I can definitely get it to work.
Please help!
Thank you very much for the post.
Step One Works Fine for me. for step two i allow for other devices to connect but the virtual local area connection is not an option. Any one know whats wrong?
during the sharing of cnc network this error is showing
Cannot enable shared access
Error 1061: The service cannot accept control messages at this time.
what to do next
Hi all,
I’ve read the previous comments and there doesn’t seem to be a fix with this problem I’m experiencing.
I had this working fine for many months now, however today I turned my hotspot on and I could not connect. I realized that under the sharing tab, I only had the option for “Wi-Fi” and no other local area connection 13 which normally connects via my hosted virtual network.
My ICS and remote routing are both on.
Is there a fix to this I may have missed?
Thanks
Thanks a lot.
Hello all,
Please help…. I’v started the WiFiAccessPoint.EXE and tried to create a Wifi Hotspot. But is was not working for me.
I enabled the option to start Wifihotspot each time I start Windows, but how can I remove this action while starting Windows?
Now everytime Windows starts cmc.exe is running and searching for a Wifihotspot that is not existing anymore…
Thanks,
Maarten
here is the video for how to create wifi hotspot without software:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56yfqqOMfTw
Hi, I am having one heck of a problem. Well, my friend is but she’s not technically inclined.
I set up her Win 8 PC to start a wireless network using a USB. For the past 9 months or longer, her Kindle as well as her Chromecast were using this wireless network for downloading books and streaming movies respectively through a shared Internet connection. Out of the blue, things stopped working. I was able to find that the “netsh wlan start” command was failing. Why it never failed before, I don’t know. Regardless, she did a system restore back as much as 2 weeks, even though it just started failing, but still it continues to fail. I tried what I saw here, that is enabling the virtual adapter, and it does start, the USB flashes but her Kindle will not connect. I’ve looked at her real adapter properties and it had the sharing option turned off, which I seem to remember I had it turned on when I first set this up. I tried to set it on, but it tells me protocols must be installed and enabled, and I didn’t want to mess with that in case she lost her connection altogether. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
This works fairly well, though i have 1 issue, when i connect devices through the hotspot e.g. my android phone or another laptop, when they’re turned off or taken out of range, they won’t reconnect unless i change the ssid, any idea why that is?
I have managed to get everything working up until step three but my phone and friends phone just constantly says obtaining IP address.what do I need to do to solve this problem please help
Tx U very much, it is amazing.
on my android phone when I cannot access my Hotspot, because it’s protected, I need to enter a password and I don’t know what it is: I tried my original WiFi password and my laptop password. None of them worked. Anyone has the same issue?
how do i manage the network e.g view connected devices, disconnect devices i don’t want to see on my network, etc
If you follow the tutorial, it works. Multumesc.
Nobody should have to go thru all this to do so little ….. Win8.1 is a POS ………… it is a collage of crap with every useful interface collected thru the years thrown out. I despise it ……. if Win 8.1 were anyone’s first computer, they would give it up. Apple just got another customer.
hey I am having the same problem I cant seem to actually connect to the wifi I have tried a few things but it is just saying obtaining IP address. What steps must I follow to make it work?
hi admin, my friend can connect my network but it show limited acess. Mine one properties there the option which select your private network there only having two choice which was wifi or ethernet. Both choice i also try but we still unable to play multiplyaer LAN game. Any other way to solve it?
Did you try it with your firewall disabled?
I downloaded and installed the automated executable, but now I want to get rid of it and don’t know how? Every time I start my PC it opens command prompt and tries to start up the access point, how do I delete this system?
Brilliant! Thanks for the quick reply!
hi
i have win7 on laptop and i am using wireless router can i create a hotspot for my android cell?
Any way i tried your suggestion above it does not work for me after step 2, i think my problem will be that my pc is already connected via wireless bcz it can’t distribute any more. I THINK SO. i need ur guidance
If you are using a wireless router, why would you need another wireless network on your computer. Anyway, you can do it if you connect your laptop via ethernet wires to the router.
How do i undo these settings. It hangs my network and shring center
Haider, to disable the the network and remove the virtual miniport adapter run:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=disallow
I have a problem with step 2, it just show wifi but I already enabled hosted network virtual adaptor. Can you help me resolve this? Thanks.
I have connected wifi but not sharing internet to my phone. it shows connected but no internet access. plz help
Internet Connection Sharing is not configured properly. Go over that section of the guide again and make sure you’ve followed all the instructions.
Hi, I have managed to create the hotspot but for some reason it has a password, which I didn’t set up and I do not know the password so I cannot log in. The internet connection I want to share with my phone is from a USB stick for the network “3”. Is it locked? I tried the PIN I got when buying the key but it doesn’t work.
Hello,
When i disable firewall i have internet on phone but when i enable it doesnt have internet.
Hi. Thanks for this step-by-step guide. But I’m facing a problem. When I click on Ethernet properties, the “select a private network connection” shows only “wifi” as an option. Please HELP!! Thanks in advance 🙂
hai its working well and its connects for only one device,
if one mobile is off,then only other mobile is getting connected,
how to specify the connections???
The hosted network couldn’t be started
A device attached to the system is not functioning.
Can anyone give a fix for this.
I had tried all the steps mentioned above
This means there is something up with your WiFi adapter. In network connections, make sure the adapter is not disabled. If you’re using a USB WiFi adapter, try disconnecting it and reconnecting it. If that doesnt work, try rebooting.
when i run the command it is telling me to run it again from a command prompt with administrator privilege.my account is having administrator privilege.WHAT SHOULD I DO
Another issue I had with this configuration was that the hotspot is stopped whenever the system enters sleep. I created program that automates setup of everything but ICS, and installs a Windows Service to automatically restart the hotspot on startup or after resuming from sleep. You can find it here: https://sourceforge.net/projects/wifiapservice/
If this project gets enough attention, I’ll work on automating ICS configuration, and maybe even create a GUI. Feel free to leave comments and suggestions in the Discussion area of the project. Enjoy!
Nice! I’ll look at how your program works. I hope I can do it this week…
Thanks, I’m actually working on implementing automation of ICS configuration and a bridged mode option that allows for seamless multi-AP roaming setups. Bridge mode works great, running it on my system now, just need to automate the configuration. Once the program reaches stable, full feature release stage, I would much appreciate a link to the project in your guide if you are willing.
Sure, I don’t see why not. Then I guess I’ll wait for your app to be ready.
http://puu.sh/g2gmX/e707c23e86.png
I can’t switch networking connection from Wi-fi to virtual area local connection, what to do?
I followed all the instructions and the device even got connected but i m not able to access the Internet.
whenever i proceed to type the cmd prompt “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”
i get the response below
“the hosted network couldn’t be started
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation”
pls how do i rectify this problem
i have created hotspot successfully bt other device through i m trying to access is showing limited access sign on wifi signals. please guide me
I get this… Any ideas what i’m doing wrong?
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.3.9600]
(c) 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=inf
inity
The hosted network mode has been set to allow.
The SSID of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
The user key passphrase of the hosted network has been successfully changed.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support th
e requested operation.
C:Windowssystem32>
Try to disable then enable again your wifi card.
Hello, I followed all of the steps and got up to the point where I had to connect the ethernet connection to the new connection I made up. Even though I connected it, the new connection is saying that there’s no network access. I don’t know what you mean when you say check the firewall, but it’s up and I’m not sure what to do.
Hello
The steps mentioned to set up and start the network as a WiFi hotspot worked out fine. But does the network get disabled/nullified/discontinued if the laptop is rebooted?
Thanks
I used the steps mentioned by you to create a wifi hotspot for gaming. I successfully created a hotspot but the other devices connecting to my laptop are getting a message CONNECTION LIMITED. Kindly suggest how to resolve this problem.
I followed all steps in this tutorial but when I attempt to connect with my Xbox it tells me it cant connect to my DHCP server. My phone just says cant connect
after setting hosted i couldnt start hosted network please help
it’s saying that the gropu resource is not in the correct state to perform the requestes operation
wifiaccesspoint.zip this files dosn’t work on my windows 8.1 it says that it can’t run on my pc and find another version .. any ideas ?
i done step 1 and 2 but in virtual hotspot internet access show no internet access so plz tell any solution
can’t find virtual local area connection
need help !!!!!!!!
Hello!
So I followed all the steps but still it’s telling me that there is no internet access. So what’s the problem?
All of you looking for a batch file to automate some of this process, please check our newly updated article. It includes such a file as a free download.
Hello,
I had followed each steps and solution mentioned in this blog as well as in the comments. But i stuck when i tried to share my internet connection with my mobile.
I succeed in creating the Virtual network, but in my android mobile its continuously says “obtaining IP address”. I had check my firefall status – sets it to OFF still not connected.
Please guide what things are needed.
Every time i restart my laptop I have to recreate my hotspot, is there a way around this.
Hey thanks for the assistance everything worked. But I am having a problem, I am trying to use a university LAN connection but it makes use of a program called novell for access to all websites. The problem is the connection on my devices only allows university websites because those are the Intranet.
CAN I ENTER THE TWO COMMANDS “REQUIRED FOR CREATING A HOSTED NETWORK” VIA A BATCH FILE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT?
IF YES THEN HOW??
& THANKYOU VERY MUCH FOR THE TUTORIAL
Cannot enable shared access.
Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion.
I inadvertently clicked on Wi-Fi on the sharing tab. Now i cannot change that and obviously other computers cannot connect to the internet through this machine. I cannot change or delete Wi-Fi and the drop down list does not appear again. Seen this as a problem before in the commetns but have not found a solution.
Sorry. My bad. Sorted it out, I clicked on the wrong adapter.
Does anyone know how this could be automated? Batch file maybe? Would be great to have a one-click solution on the desktop – very annoying having to do this every time I get into office!! 🙂
Is there anyway I could hide the SSID?
Those trying to connect via USB modem such as MTS, Airtel 4G etc., here’s the thing. the internet connection sharing is not permitted by the default connection manager. intead, try connecting using a dial up connection created manually and then share the new connection. worked for my usb modem.
Khawaja umair you might have disabled your virtual adapter..enable it..you can try this as guide.
Hotspot Problem
when i was first time open new virtual network it open perfectly and it show in cmd box perfectly also, due to mistake i delete virtual network in network adapter settings then i open 2nd time but not open
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tutorials
after write in comand it show perfectly but in 2nd step when i write
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
then it show
The hosted network couldn”t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requsted operation.
it show that in cmd box ,,,
so pleaseee helppp meee as soon as possibleee.
when i was first time open new virtual network it open perfectly and it show in cmd box perfectly also, due to mistake i delete virtual network in network adapter settings then i open 2nd time but not open
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tutorials
after write in comand it show perfectly but in 2nd step when i write
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
then it show
The hosted network couldn”t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requsted operation.
it show that in cmd box ,,,
so pleaseee helppp meee as soon as possibleee.
thank you so much so useful.
and to everyone having problems try turning your Ethernet into a private network instead of a public network.
could you answer my question please, why does my virtual hotspot time out over a duration of time ????
how can I change the security mode from WPA2-Personal to wpa/wpa2-psk ..
I can connect to wifi network but no internet? kindly advice.
Thank you so muchhh…..
Grat job!
Hi. I m using HP Pavilion Laptop to create it a hotspot. I m geeting error at this command – netsh wlan start hostednetwork . It says – the hosted network couldnt be started. The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesnt support the requested operation. Please help . Thanks in advance. 🙂
thanks so much. it’s working. very helpful tips
Hello and thanks for your helpful articleI .
get Internet through an Access Point Client mode and I am connected to a Bradband connection . I want to go to the Internet via a wireless access point to share mobile. Two network cards on my computer. I’m grateful for your help. Thank you
I’m using my pc wifi to reiceve internet connection, and I want to set up an external device (totoLink) as hotspot, can you help me??
Everything goes well and I am now connected via both my smart phone and other laptop. But the problem right now I am facing when I try to use internet on guest devices actually nothing happens. It shows the internet tiny icon on my phone but neither page nor any result shown. On laptop its loading and loading but never shows page. On host laptop internet is okay. Host is win 8.1, guest lap is vista home, phone is android.
What additional thing I need to do? Please help. Thnx in advance.
Muztahid
i am using proxy sever lan. is this procedure working for that. plz guide me.
I don’t see the sharing tab in the network properties, how to enable the sharing option.
i solved my problem
go to computer managment ; device manager and enabled hotspot network
i work hotspot but disabled connection then i cant enabled
C:UsersAli rezaDesktop>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
On my side problem is that Microsoft virual MiniPort Adopter has yellow mark which means devise is not working properly. I have win 7 professional and dell optiplex 790. I unstalled the driver and started and then installed the driver, but next time i restarted this devise using above command on cmd.exe, it was found that device again has yellow mark and not working properly. plz help
Hi, thanks for all the info but:
I have a problem at step 2, when i check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” i can’t select the virtual network that i already created and it just says “Wi-Fi 2” and “Ethernet”, I have already tried the answer you gave to someone in the first page of comments (the device was enabled already, i tried disabeling it and reenabeling it, but problem persists, on networks it still shows no internet connection)
thanks for the hard work!
this was so helpfull!!!! i have succeded.
but i have a doubt? how to change password for hosted wifi?
C:UsersAli rezaDesktop>netsh wlan set hostednetwork key=password
I solved the problem by defining the proxy that is used on my work network into the device connected to the Virtual WiFi network.
I got the WIFI connected but Internet is not working on my phone…
Any suggestions pls????
Hi there, I followed the instructions and all seems ok but from my device I can’t access internet. I’ve a ethernet static address and I cannot change it, follows the netstat -r display
===========================================================================
Elenco interfacce
7…00 22 fb 48 bf 89 ……Scheda virtuale rete ospitata Microsoft
4…00 22 fb 48 bf 88 ……Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN
3…00 1f 16 9d db 58 ……Controller Ethernet Gigabit Qualcomm Atheros AR8131 PCI-E (NDIS 6.30)
1………………………Software Loopback Interface 1
6…00 00 00 00 00 00 00 e0 Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
11…00 00 00 00 00 00 00 e0 Microsoft ISATAP Adapter #2
12…00 00 00 00 00 00 00 e0 Microsoft ISATAP Adapter #3
===========================================================================
IPv4 Tabella route
===========================================================================
Route attive:
Indirizzo rete Mask Gateway Interfaccia Metrica
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.116.192.1 10.116.192.28 266
10.116.192.0 255.255.255.0 On-link 10.116.192.28 266
10.116.192.28 255.255.255.255 On-link 10.116.192.28 266
10.116.192.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 10.116.192.28 266
127.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 On-link 127.0.0.1 306
127.0.0.1 255.255.255.255 On-link 127.0.0.1 306
127.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 127.0.0.1 306
192.168.137.0 255.255.255.0 On-link 192.168.137.1 281
192.168.137.1 255.255.255.255 On-link 192.168.137.1 281
192.168.137.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 192.168.137.1 281
224.0.0.0 240.0.0.0 On-link 127.0.0.1 306
224.0.0.0 240.0.0.0 On-link 10.116.192.28 266
224.0.0.0 240.0.0.0 On-link 192.168.137.1 281
255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 127.0.0.1 306
255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 10.116.192.28 266
255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 On-link 192.168.137.1 281
===========================================================================
Route permanenti:
Indirizzo rete Mask Indir. gateway Metrica
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 10.116.192.1 Predefinito
0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.0.1 1
===========================================================================
IPv6 Tabella route
===========================================================================
Route attive:
Interf Metrica Rete Destinazione Gateway
6 306 ::/0 On-link
1 306 ::1/128 On-link
6 306 2001::/32 On-link
6 306 2001:0:5ef5:79fd:2cf7:3529:f58b:3fe3/128
On-link
3 266 fe80::/64 On-link
7 281 fe80::/64 On-link
6 306 fe80::/64 On-link
7 281 fe80::9bf:c417:3217:c269/128
On-link
3 266 fe80::1083:6444:782e:a45a/128
On-link
6 306 fe80::2cf7:3529:f58b:3fe3/128
On-link
1 306 ff00::/8 On-link
3 266 ff00::/8 On-link
6 306 ff00::/8 On-link
7 281 ff00::/8 On-link
===========================================================================
Route permanenti:
Nessuna
Have I to make a static route ? if yes , how .
Thanks and rgds , Franco.
it did work bt now it doesn’t….my wifi adapter is turned on already bt it still doesn’t work
Check your firewall if you cannot get internet access. It may be blocking the network range used for the shared internet connection.
just one problem i didn’t get an internet access
i followed all your steps but only 1 problems persisting,when i try to start the hot spot it says
“the wireless local area network interface is powered down and does not support the requested operation”
i tried disabling the firewall and perform the check but still the same problem…kindly help
I had followed all the steps but my mobile is not connecting this created hotspot and showing saved,secured with WPA2…please help…
the local area connection is powered down ,can’t establish the network
Hi, i have a problem at step 2, when i check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” i can’t select the virtual network that i already created and it just says “Wi-Fi”,
i tried what u said about the virtual drive and it’s already enabled
i did all the above setting still i ma facing problem virtual hotspot is created but there is no internet access to it
what can be donw in such situation.
i am having broadband wired connection on my laptop
It worked perfectly with Windows 8 Laptop and connected to my mobile phone.
Great information, keep up the good work!
I have follow all the instruction but i didn’t get the access type-internet for the hotspot.
its showing
access type- no internet access.
plz help me
Everything was working fine until I rebooted my laptop. Other wireless device can no longer connect to the wifi-hotspot laptop. Please what is wrong? Thanks.
Does the configuration stay permanently if i use keyUsage=persistent? I mean, if i restart my machine, do i have to reconfigure everything again or just use “netsh wlan start hostednetwork” in order to start it?
Hi,
I have problem with my hotspot setup. Everything went smoothly, the network was set up, sharing enabled, my phone has connected to newly established wifi. However I can not use the Internet, no page loads. I set IP as static, but nothing changed. I checked firewall and there should not be the problem. Any tips? Thank you.
Thank You For The Information
awesome! shit works like charm
INCREDIBLE! Works like a charm. I tried to follow the instructions on another site and it pointed to the WRONG connection to enable sharing. It wrote to share the NEWLY created virtual router, which was wrong . This site correctly states to share the SOURCE connection. I was able to connect my Android phone and my Android tablet.
How can I create a “batch” (*.bat) file using Notepad with these commands in them to and get get the resulting batch file to run the commands inside an Admin permitted Command Prompt? I know how to create the batch file – just put these commands into NotePad and save it as something like “VirtualRouter.Bat” but that would run in a regular command prompt, so to speak.
Advice?
Thanks.
I followed each step carefully but after everything, the virtual network shows “No Internet access”
i succesfully created hotspot according to your cmd command’s but my android device shows nothing on wifi option no signal are there
Hi, I have created hotspot wifi in my windows8.1 and shared it. I am able to see in another laptop (OS : Redhat Linux 6) but unable to connect it. No errors just red cross mark. I am able to ‘connect sharing wifi hotspot through “connectfiy” hotspot s/w. Any suggestions?
Ok, I’ve been trying to do this for 2 weeks now, I followed everything exactly and the hotspot shows up on my devices, but when I try to connect it is “unable” to. Honestly I was able to connect with this method a month ago but now it’s not letting me.
Please Respond :>
Thanks Bro it works good…. but the device disconnects automatically after a few seconds and this network(wifi) is forgotten 🙁 any solution…??? Plz…
Thank you so so so much!!!
I used to use mhotspot but this way is more better tnx again :)))
So, I’ve followed all of the steps here and created the wifi access point.
It says that everything is created as it is supposed to.
I even get the connection between my phone and the lap top.
I check the connection activity and it is active.
The problem is that, I still can’t use the internet from an unknown reason. It just loads everything forever.
Any detailed solution to my problem?
Here are pictures that can help you understand my problem.
CMD settings:
http://oi58.tinypic.com/2vsgayt.jpg
The connection adapters and the sharing:
http://oi59.tinypic.com/nvd16w.jpg
The adapter on the Lap-top activity(right), the activity of the phone wi-fi(left) and the loading which never ends.
http://oi59.tinypic.com/efmhlg.jpg
Thank you very much in advance.
In meanwhile, i tested it again by pinging my device, while wi-fi is “turned on” on my phone and it has a decent latency. Still haven’t figured it out. 🙁
http://oi58.tinypic.com/r04gg4.jpg
it worked but when i restarted my pc the hot spot was not there any more……..again i have to follow the procedure to create it. is there any permanent solutions? how can i create a permanent hotspot and can have the full control over it?
hi! am using wireless network to get connected, when i go to “home networking connection”, there are only wifi and ethernet options, there is no VLAN option, assist please!
i followed every steps and created the router succesfully. But when i am try to connect to my lumia 520 it is showing the error -Can’t connect. The Wifi network hotspot didn’t respond. Try again later.
Wifi was created and was connected in my phone.. but not even a single wepage opens.. 🙁 can you please help me out… But net is working well in laptop..
To anyone looking for an easy way to turn the wifi back on after shut down, refer to my post above.
But I have a problem of my own now; for a while I’ve been able to easily stream music from my Win 8.1 pc to 2 Xbox 360’s using the System Music Player, only after trying this Wi-Fi hotspot tutorial it seems that this computer can’t share an internet connection AND stream music to the consoles at any one time. I can only stream music once more when I uncheck the “allow network users to connect … Internet connection” checkbox under Sharing tab in Ethernet properties.
Is there a way I can still stream music and share the internet from the same computer at one time? For obvious reasons I’d to go on another merry-go-round with Microsoft’s fragmented support base once more.
Just re-subscribing, sorry.
Thanks, followed the steps it worked perfect. But everytime i shut down and restrat, i have to repeat the steps. Does the virtual hotspot created be saved? In my case its not saved,
Everytime i create, a suffix is added by increementing with 1.
Hi, thanks so much for the Access Point tutorial. It works great but I’m having a problem with it disappearing. It’s showing that the connection doesn’t exist sometimes especially when I shut down my computer and turn it back on the next day. How do I get the connection to stop disappearing so I don’t have to do disallow and re-allow it all over again?
This problem really bugged me too, but then I did some research on command lines for turning on/off the physical Wi-Fi adapter (for my own reasons) and running command prompt lines from desktop shortcuts. Some helpful resources on that here: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9738434/run-a-command-prompt-command-from-desktop-shortcut
and here: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/37681-network-adapter-nic-enable-disable-windows.html
The persisting problem seems to be the virtual adapter we made disappearing whenever the pc goes to sleep/shuts down, so I figured starting and stopping the adapters through two easy shortcuts would be the most hassle free workaround.
Start by creating two desktop shortcuts by right clicking desktop>new>shortcut.
For one, paste this in the location field:
C:WindowsSystem32cmd.exe /c netsh interface set interface “Wi-Fi” admin=enable & netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Replace “Wi-Fi” (but keep quotes) with the physical adapter’s name (not your main one, but the one used for forwarding the virtual). This will start up both your physical Wi-Fi and its counterpart virtual adapter when one or both are disabled.
If you want a second shortcut for stopping both adapters, make another shortcut exactly the same way but replace “enable” with “disable” in the target line and leave off the rest after this word, it isn’t needed.
If you wish to keep your secondary physical adapter on for whatever reason, just use
C:WindowsSystem32cmd.exe /c netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
for stopping your hotspot.
For each of these make sure ‘run as admin’ is enabled under properties>shortcut tab>advanced; they won’t work otherwise.
Ps: I only recommended shutting off the physical wifi adapter when not in use because I’m one of the apparent few who fear the effects of that frequency applied to human tissue. ;b
Hope I could help, merry Christmas friend!
my android phone is connecting fine.. but my windows phone shows “No Inetrnet Access” for the same virtual hotspot..(I connected one device at a time )
I am trying to share a USB mobile modem connection. It worked perfect the first time but my computer went off and when i got it back on my new virtual network just won’t get Internet access.
Do i have to delete it/start over in a different way? I’ve tried redoing the same thing but it still won’t connect to the Internet from my new network.
hello dear I have just created the hotspot by follow all the steps.
it is created but when I trying to connect my cellphone with hotspot then it asking for password.
I have left blank the password and trying to connect. but it show authentication problem.
Dear where is the password and what it is.
My laapy is wifi hotspot supported.
Can anybody solve the issue asap.
thanks
Manvir Singh
How to create a batch file to run the hotspot automatically or by clicking on an ikon????
this how-to is really really helpful! even works with a very old usb modem – on the very slow and laggy 2G network. thank you so much!
Is it possible to know how many devices are connected to this wifi access point?
Hey all, this will probably get buried, but here goes.
All works fine and as intented, onyl downside is that after a while the hotspot just disappears out of the network list and I have to recreate the hotspot. also when I restart I need to recreate the hotspot, any way I can remedy this?
Sirji, I have done all the steps and everything goes in right way, my mobile also connected with my leptop but there is no internet in my connected device. If it is a problem of firewall please let me know how to change it. Please tell me if any problem is there.
i got everything right, i even connected my tablet, but wont share any internet data
I can’t start Routing and Remote Access,”Error 1053:The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion.”
does not appear the drop box where i have to chose virtual network adaptor,what can i do?
It is not clear to me how to share a WiFi connection with another WiFi connection. Following this method shares the Internet through the same WiFI connection that has Internet.
How do we get the virtual adapter to provide DHCP addresses. I created the adapter, but when trying to connect my mobile via Wifi, it does not take any IP address. Also the virtual adapter takes a junk IP such as 169.254.x.x
please after setting up the hotspot it worked perfectly, thank you… but i have a problem that when the laptop goes to sleep or restarts the hotspot created does not show again. please how can i make it permanent and not delete after the laptop goes to sleep
I have set up everything, worked awesome, thanks, except I get a message saying that ‘Since this connection is currently active,some settings will not take effect until the next time you dial it’
And when I try to use the wifi with other devices, despite the network sharing center saying its internet accessible, the new connection does not work.
Help?
I am stuck at Step 1, get this message
“You must run this command from a command prompt with administrator privilege.”
I am administrator for this lappy, still getting error.
can you help me ?
Did some goooggling and found how to start cmd as Administrator. And followed all the steps given above. Its working fine….
Thank you
hi, I follow all the steps above and the hot spot created successfully. when i want to connect the hot spot with my smartphone , the phone show “obtaining IP address… ” and it is failed to obtain and the phone says that “Network disabled because internet conncetion is slow.”
i turned off the firewall.
my phone is samsung galaxy s4 with android 4.4.2
please help me.
thanks
Hi
I can get it set up and working, but when I turn my computer off and back on it is gone. Is there any way to permanently save such a hotspot or do I have to create it all over again every time I start up?
hi, I had done all the above steps n it had worked also but from last 2 days it was showing problem while changing the setting of properties of USB device…..it was not responding on ‘allow other network user to connect to this computer’…plz help me
Hi there, brilliant article – followed all the steps and worked exactly as you said but when I try connecting it says: “Unable to join the network” 🙁 Any ideas? Thanks you.
Thank you so much! It works very well 🙂
Are there any risks involved though? Like making my laptop vulnerable to attacks or something.
And sorry I don’t understand why is there a need to disable the access point afterwards. Does it stop my laptop from connecting to other wifi connections when I don’t have ethernet connection?
Thanks for being so helpful 😀
what a superb set of easy to follow instructions
i only seem to be able to have 4-5 units on my wifi hotspot or internet sharing at the same time. is there a way to do so i can have more?
The max number of clients depends on your hardware.
You can see how many clients you can connect with this command:
netsh wlan show hostednetworkHi Neagu, thanks for helping many people.
I’ve followed ur steps, but after giving second command >netsh wlan start hostednetwork
it is showing :-
the hosted network couldn’t be started
the wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation.
kindly help me.
Check the previous comment.
i checked all comments and tried all possible, but nothing is working. for example in device manager properties, ‘power management’ option is not shown.
kindly help me…..
plz provide me solution, if u hv….
can anybody else help me???
I have an issue of frequent drop of connection to my hosted network and when it tries to reconnect it appears to take a long time to authenticate and obtain IP address, sometimes fails showing limited connection in my mobile wifi notification. Iv’e been searching the internet for almost 5 days regarding this issue. Iv’e tried to configure static address in my phone and configured my wireless LAN signal speed but still problem exist.
Any suggestion or experience regarding this issue?
First of all, thanks for your help in answering some of the comments above 🙂
Secondly, for your problem, try enabling the power management features of your network adapter:
In Device Manager select your network adapter, right click it, click Properties, click Power Management, then check Allow this computer to turn off this device to save power and Allow this device to wake the computer. Then restart your PC .
My company internet connection is setup via manual DNS configuration(not automatic). This is the reason; I am unable to find my hotspot connection name in the sharing tab for Ethernet. It is only showing Wi-Fi. What should I do????
In my case I don’t get an IP, after connecting to Hotspot, the IP is the default 169.x.x.x
I am trying to turn my laptop Windows 8.1 that has an AT&T LTE connection into a hotspot. The other laptops can connect to the Hotspot created with the above commands but it does not pass the IP from AT&T.
You could try entering the IP and DNS manually on your client devices.
Hi,
When I go to select Virtual local area connection under the sharing tab, I can tick the box which says, “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” but I dont get a dropdown to select my virtual local area connection under home networking connection as shown in the screenshot. Instead, I see Wifi written there, and I am not even able to edit it. Please suggest a solution.
We have the same issue.. I think this is due to our built in adapter (Ralink RT3290). Iv’e tried another computer and It is showing virtual local area connection *13 (Broadcom).
Hi , when i go to properties of my Ethernet to check ‘ allow other network users to connect through this computer’s internet connection ” further i don’t see any dialogue box to check local area connection” . although I created local area connection . I don’t see any dialogue box after checking the above .
Maybe your virtual mini adapter is disabled. Try to have a look in your device manager>connection and enable it.
i have successfully created wifi hotspot and i am able to connect my mobile with wifi but i am unable to access internet. I am unable to open any page. I have tried turning off firewall but it didnt helped. I have also tried stopping hosted network and disallow it through command prompt & again allow it following your methods (commands) mentioned above but it also didnt helped.
I have successfully created the Hotspot but it wont get start…after entering the last command netsh wlan start hostednetwork
It says
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.
Plz help me as soon as possible
Your virtual miniport adapter is disabled. Go to Device manger>Connection and enable it.
Hello,
I tried with all steps and I am able to see all the connections successful. I have connected my mobile also, but internet is not working in mobile. Could you please help me in solving this problem. Thanks in advance.
Your internet connection is not shared in your virtual wifi. Select the network adapter that has the internet source and share it to your virtual connection.
When i try to connect to my virtual hotspot it reques a password. Where i can get it?
You made that password and yet you don’t know?
opend cmd with high privilege and enter this command:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork key=”type your password here.” (without quote)
Hi,
I tried the steps mentioned for more than 10 times.
Every single time i try to add a host in the Admin Command prompt its showing:
“The hosted network couldn’t be started”
“The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.”
The network is in the disabled state which cannot be seen.
Go to :
Device Manger>Connection.
If its hidden then. Right click and select “show hidden devices”.
Any automatic startup settings??/
I have completed whole process as demonstrated by you in this chapter but whenever i connect this hotspot to my cell phone it is not obtaining ip again and again please tell me the solution and in the hotspot adapter ipv4 setting the dhcp shows as disabled and is not visible. So kindly reply me some solid solution of this issue. Thank you.
Run these commands as administrator, restart your computer and start the virtual network again:
ipconfig /flushdnsnbtstat -R
nbtstat -RR
netsh int ipv4 reset
netsh int ipv6 reset
netsh winsock reset
does this only work for windows 8? i have a old windows xp
I works in Windows 7 and 8.
after starting hostednetwork
i am facing this problem-
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.
Browse through the previous comments.
Hi,it was working great until Ii accidentally disabled the adapter. I checked trough the comments enable it again, did again the whole process created the wifi hotspot but when i try to connect from my phone, it says… Obtaining IP adress and then after a few seconds/minutes it show on my phone—> Attention network disabled poor connection… any advice plz? it was great before i did that mistake :/
These are from the new wifi connection http://i.imgur.com/6QZy0Yc.png http://i.imgur.com/xoIezCF.png
http://i.imgur.com/rf91tRb.png
These are from the ethernet connection
http://i.imgur.com/6yTjJ9L.png
http://i.imgur.com/bFhUdjh.png
http://i.imgur.com/E3c73YF.png
P.S i have tried to enable or disable the feauture of turning of to save power
Hi, your network configuration is fine. The problem is your other mobile device. Try forgetting the network on the mobile device and then restart it. If that doesn’t work try setting the wireless adapter on your computer to broadcast only on b/g, not n.
I did that i also run some commands that you suggested to someone else for virtual networks and now is working great! Thank you!! can i do something is ready everytime i want to enable and just click somewhere to start it hosting or everytime do i have go through the whole process? Thank you guys you are awesome!!
Hiii…. I followed every step u instructed and it worked.
But the problem is that when I shut down or restart my PC, the virtual network I created doesn’t show up.
Again I have to run your commands in cmd every time I turnoff my pc. So please help me with this.
Create a batch file with the commands inside, then copy it or a shortcut to it into your user startup folder.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vorzls4QEM
There it is. 🙂
Once i had used wifi on my andriod through this procedure. But this time I couldn’t see “Select a private network connection”. Instead wifi option was selected by itself and I didn’t get network access. Can anybody help me please? Thanks in advance!
how to enable DHCP for the wireless card in windows 8.1
Open Network and Sharing Center.
Click Change adapter settings.
Right click on the network adapter and click on Properties.
Double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
Check Obtain an IP address automatically.
thank you !!! but just at the end of step2, as I enable sharing, it says “Cannot enable shared access. Error 1061: The service cannot accept control messages at this time.”
(already tried disallowing in the command prompt. I am using 3g EVDO usb dongle.i have another wireless card in my laptop. And as I followed ur steps it was working fine for a day, But is showing the above problem now.) Please help.
OK, the problem is a hung process. Probably the ICS is at fault. Open a Command Prompt with admin rights and run this command:
sc queryex SharedAccessFrom the info displayed, note the PID. For example: 1124.
Then run
taskkill /f /pid 1124and wait for the process to be terminated.
And finally restart the service:
net start SharedAccess.i’ve try this but still not working, i think the problem is not the hostednetwork, but my mobile broadband driver (i mod the driver so it can run in windows 8)
i can share my wifi or ethernet using the hostednetwork but cant share mobile broadband using hostednetwork
both of my access type is internet but when i connect to my phone, there’s no internet access
If it’s an Android we’ve said before: Androids have problems connecting to hosted or ad-hoc networks. There’s not much you can do.
i think its not the phone, cause when i try to connect use my other laptop there still no internet access. before i upgrade to windows 8.1, everything is fine
I followed all the steps. The connection was set up. But when I tried to connect my windows phone to the network, my phone showed “no internet access”. What to do?
Check the answer to the previous comment.
Every thing is fine as your article. All steps are completed as your article. Phone got connected with my laptop. But android phone not going to internet.
Androids seem to have some problems when connecting to hosted networks.
Does your Android have an IP assigned automatically? If yes, try to set manually its DNS. Set your phone’s DNS to 8.8.8.8 and/or 8.8.4.4. These are Google’s public DNSes.
Downloaded “Set DNS” app & set google DNS. But issue remains same.
hi! this has been very helpful so far, but I got stuck after entering the network sharing center. When I clicked on the Sharing tab, the only option for connection is Wi-Fi. I read the other comments and saw that other people had the same issue. So i followed your advice and opened up the device manager but when I checked, my hosted network virtual adapter was already enabled. So after that, I disabled it, re-enabled it and repeated the two steps you mentioned. However, when I went back to the network sharing center I was still having the same issue. Any ideas of what I can do next?
Hi there! Did you check if the “ICS” and “Routing and Remote Access” services are running?
It works perfectly, thank you very much!!!!!!!
worked fine thanks for all details……
We’re glad to hear that!
Modem internet is shared. but still wifi access type is showing “No Internet Access”
kindly help.
Did you try everything we talked about in the previous comments?
Thanks for your relpy. Now everything is ok. my mobile wifi is showing it is connected but i’m not able to access internet. kindly help.
If the mobile device you’re trying to connect is an Android, it seems that Androids have some problems with ad-hoc networks.
Thanks! It worked flawlessly! One has to remember the distinction that in Win8.1, you don’t have an option to create an adhoc network, but must proceed through command prompt only.
We’re glad to hear that it worked for you!
The virtual network is working with devices other than my android devices, they display authentication problem. Please guide me.
Windows 8.1 64bit / Broadcom 802.11n
If you have authentication problems only on the Android devices, the problem is most likely the language on them. Try to connect to the AP using the english keyboard, or better yet set the phone to english language, region and keyboard.
Umnn.. I am using English keyboard already. switched back and forth to English US & English UK but no luck. Installed Windows 7 in another partition of the same pc and tried ad hoc from GUI but later came to know Android rejects ad hoc networks, so ran it from CMD and finally working fine. Windows 8.1 is still a mystery.
You’re right about Android devices. I just found that too. It seems you have to find workarounds in order to connect from some Androids. There are some apps that enable this feature but you have to root the device, as it seems.
my wifi drivers info :
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Ralink RT3290 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter
Vendor : Ralink Technology, Corp.
Provider : Ralink Technology, Corp.
Date : 29/03/2014
Version : 5.0.45.0
INF file : C:WINDOWSINFoem29.inf
Files : 4 total
C:WINDOWSsystem32DRIVERSnetr28x.sys
C:WINDOWSsystem32driversvwifibus.sys
C:WINDOWSsystem32RaCoInstx.dll
C:WINDOWSsystem32RaCoInst.dat
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Vendor defined TKIP
Vendor defined CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise Vendor defined
WPA2-Enterprise Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Vendor defined Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Vendor defined Vendor defined
what i have tried yet :
1) adapter sharing options
2)service.msc options
3)updated drivers
4)mhotspot
still not able to access internet in my android phone
access type is – internet in both the connection
fed up with this
please give me any other solution
please
Well, from what you’re saying I understand the laptop is configured correctly. The problem is on the Android device. Try to set it to use a static IP.
how to stop someone to get connected to our wifi through cmd prompt ?
🙂 Change the password!
Yeah tried all that I gave up I bought connectify program only 12 bucks it seems good thnx for ur help
Hi,
I getting the error “the wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support the requested operation” while executing the “start hostednetwork command”
pls help
Well… did you turn on the wifi? On laptops you’ll usually find a dedicated button or a combination of keys like Fn+F2 etc.
I am getting to the final step of enabling the internet to my connection but I dont have a drop down box I only have the wifi option i have done the device manager show hidden option and everything you suggested in previous comments but to no avail any suggestions?
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The hosted network started.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan drivers
The following command was not found: wlan drivers.
C:Windowssystem32>netsh wlan show drivers
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Broadcom BCM4352HMB 802.11ac 2×2 Wi-Fi Adapter
Vendor : Broadcom
Provider : Broadcom
Date : 6/08/2013
Version : 6.30.223.143
INF file : C:WindowsINFoem13.inf
Files : 4 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSBCMWL63a.SYS
C:Windowssystem32bcmihvsrv64.dll
C:Windowssystem32bcmihvui64.dll
C:Windowssystem32driversvwifibus.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11ac 802.11a 802.11n 802.11g 802.11b
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal CCMP
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open None
Open WEP
C:Windowssystem32>
The wireless card is OK and will work.
Do you find yourself in one of the scenarios we said in the first section of this article? You should have an ethernet (with Internet) and a wifi, or 2 wifi (from which 1 should have internet), or a modem(with Internet) and a wifi. You cannot use a single wireless card to connect to the Internet and create a hosted network at the same time.
I have my laptop connected via ethernet and its connected to internet and then I also have the wifi connection which isnt connected to internet atm because we are using an older modem that has no wifi on it, I managed to make the virtual connection with no problems so i could see in network sharing my bluetooth connection, my wifi connection my ethernet connection and then the connection i made. I was able to connect my ipad to the computer however when I went into the properties of ethernet and click sharing internet that box that you have on your tutorial shows you have WiFi option and then the other options I only have the Wifi option I can delete it and write anything else and there is no drop down box
I know it sounds obvious, but did you try to restart the computer? You should be able to share the ethernet with any local area connection. Also check if these services are started: Internet Connection Sharing and Routing and Remote Access.
The hotspot is created but not getting connected to my android phone. Its showing “Network disabled. Poor connection.” on the phone, although the signal is very strong.
Another problem cropped up.. by mistake i disabled the network i created.. now if i am repeating step 1, following message is shown: “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation. “
Check the previous comments.
I am having problem in step 2.. after going to the sharing tab and checking the box of “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection”.. still no internet access is shown.
wow..this is great and helped me a lot….thank you !!!! 🙂
🙂 it’s always nice to hear that!
I have followed the steps and very easily got to make it work! Thanks for the tutorial 🙂
We’re really glad to hear that! 🙂
Hi! Step two: There is no dropdown menu, only a box with “Wi-Fi” in it. I cannot change it..
Enable the Internet Connection Sharing service. See the previous comments.
Thanks for reply, proxy is set to ‘none’ & for IP it is showing ‘DHCP’ & ‘STATIC’
>I’ve tried both, but still no change. Pls suggest
>getting full signal strength also
🙂
Keep the DHCP on auto.
Open the Services console (search for services.msc and click/tap the first result).
Then, look for a service called Routing and Remote Access service. If disabled, start it and set it to Automatic. If this isn’t working either, do the same thing for the service called Internet Connection Sharing.
Then please tell us how did that go.
Thanks again, “Internet connection sharing” service was already in enabled mode & “Routing & remote access service which was in disable mode is enabled & set to automatic..
🙁 not working
I’m kinda’ running out of ideas.
Maybe it has something to do with your DNS settings?
Try running
ipconfig /flushdnsas admin in a command prompt.Just of curiosity, what antivirus/firewall do you use?
“Success fully run the DNS resolver cache” by the said command , still no changes 🙁
No antivirus I am using, & its windows firewall
I’m sorry but I’m out of ideas. Maybe it’s a Windows bug. You might try using third-party apps that do this. Have a look at Conectify.
Thank u, for all ur valuable responses, I am just quitting this.
I have tried with virtual router manager beta v.9 also it is also not working
Rohan – Are you using the Airtel 4G service? I’m facing the exact same problem as you and have tried almost everything but nothing works. The only reason I can think of is that the ISP (airtel) might have blocked internet via virtual adapters!
Hi I’m unable to access internet with my wireless device even though ‘Access type’ is showing as ‘Internet’ on both.
>Kept firewall setting disabled.
This could happen if you have set a proxy or VPN on your wireless device, or its IP is not set to auto.
hey the message comes that hosted network couldn’t be started bcz the group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable.
Also, try this: open Device Manager, locate your physical wireless adapter, open its Properties, switch to the Power management tab and select the option “Allow this device to wake up the computer” and “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.
Then use the commands below again:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allownetsh wlan start hosted networkHI – I could connect to the hotspot I created but while connecting to it from Lumia 920 it gives msg”you won’t be able to access I’Net using this connection, you still want to connect?”
HI Codrut – in Registry Editor I changes following parameters to take care of firewall enabling
NC_PersonalFirewallConfig – 1
NC_ShowSharedAccess_Ui – 1
Looks these are not correct values.
Anyone knows how to enable computer firewall?
If these values are “0” the firewall isn’t available.
To get it active just delete them both. Don’t set them to 1.
Before deleting remember to make a backup of the registry.
After deleting reboot the system.
Am using H.P Lap only.. no further adapters.. and am getting connection occasionally.. Once I get that and needs to repeat these steps after each log in. As trying my luck
Hi Rosh! We will soon add to this guide a method to automatically start the AP functionality with Windows. If everything works OK we will do it this week.
hi..in the last step..while setting the home network connection..it is not showing the option of local area connection..help asap
Iam using MTS data card.. all run smoothly. Fon has connected to wifi hotspot and still can’t get access to internet.. Iam using MTS data card..
I understand that you are using an USB modem for connecting to the Internet. If that is the case, for this guide to work you should have another wireless adapter on your computer. Do you have one?
Thanks for all the help. Been successful to the point of Ethernet Properties where I have ticked the first box but still have Wi-Fi at the Home network connection. My iPhone 4 has detected the new network but still cant get network.Have I missed anything sir? Thanks again.
If your Internet connection is on your Ethernet than you should be able to share it. If you don’t see that it means your Internet is running on your WiFi. So you should use the your Ethernet as your Internet connection and disconnect from the Wifi Internet (but not disable the adapter). Do that and everything will work.
Hi, I’m stuck at step 2 where it doesn’t show the network I created, only showing Wi-Fi. I have enabled Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter on Device Manager and used both commands again to no avail.
Do you have the Sharing tab? If not, start the “Internet Connection Sharing” service. This guide shows all the steps.
It says.. The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allownetsh wlan start hostednetworkthanx…i got it..
can u pls tell me how to change the security type from WPA2 to WPA
i can’t find Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter please help
hi marco….in the device manager…..simply do one thing………..
go to view>show hidden adapters>click that option…….
now refresh the device manager for any hardware changes……this time you can see the microsoft hostednetwork adapter………
you can contact me anytime @ [email protected]
It does not work on surface pro 3, If any one successful in creating a virtual hotspot on Surface Pro 3 ,Please help me out
thanks, it works for me… i just follow the steps.
here its showing the message “The hosted network couldn’t be started” what its sloution.
I am using win 8.1
Read through the answers for the previous comments.
Hey, there is no sharing tap on my Ethernet connection proprieties’s Tab. plz help me out what’s that..?
Use Command Prompt to run this command
IPCONFIG /ALLand tell us what it says.
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : rishi-PC
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
Wireless LAN adapter Wireless Network Connection:
Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 AGN
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-22-FB-65-6E-68
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
this is what you are asking for……please help me im not able create the virtual hosted network i have tried all above steps but every time it shows the error message
Hi there,
it seems like i need to start the wifi network every time I opens my laptop.. Is there any way to make it permanent ?
Yo hoo! thanks a lot , it’s working.
hi, i have MTS data card. But when i go to properties there is no sharing tab.. please help on how to get the option “allow other uesrs to get access to internet connection on this computer”
Use Command Prompt to run this command
IPCONFIG /ALLand tell us what it says.
hi, i have another problem. i followed your steps completely and it worked, but connection oftenly dropped after a successful start. i have win 8.1
First check your firewall.
Secondly, try to disable the power saving feature for your network adapter: right click on your WiFi adapter -> Properties -> Configure -> Power Management -> uncheck “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power”.
Hi,
I followed all the steps and everything worked fine for me.but can not mobile connected to laptop.
on mobile : “obtaining IP address…”
can you please help me.
Check your firewall (from your laptop of course).
Hi!
I suffered with this one a long time but found the solution.
Open your windows firewall settings and turn off the firewall for the virtual network you’ve created. You can keep the firewall on for the main connection – just disable the virtual one. I couldn’t track the exact checkbox from exceptions list but by that way you should be fine cause all traffic still goes through one firewall 🙂
Hi,
I have faced same problem & tried this solution, but still have been facing same issue. Any idea why?
hey,
in my laptop it is displaying that
you must run this command from a command prompt with administrator privilege.
help me asap.
Read this: https://www.digitalcitizen.life/run-as-admin/
right click on cmd prmpt select run as administrartor
Hi,
I followed all the steps and everything worked fine for me. But I am facing authentication problem even if i give correct key in my mobile. can you please help me
Run
netsh wlan show driversand tell us what you see 🙂I’m facing the same problem – Authentication Error. I’m using Wireless network adapter connected to my PC. The Virtual Host is created fine and this wi-fi is showing in my Android One mobile… But in Android mobile i get the error..
Check 3 things:
1. Do you have a proxy set up on your smartphone? If yes, remove it.
2. Check the firewall on your computer. Try disabling it and try the connection again.
3. Make sure the IPs of all your devices are set to auto.
Hi i had used all the mentioned tricks to create wifi hotspot in my lappy but its not possible.. so below i had pasted my network connection properties please give me the valuable suggestion.. thanks in advance …
(Time: 23-09-2014 03:55:46 US Eastern Daylight Time)
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW DRIVERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Co
Vendor : Intel Corporation
Provider : Microsoft
Date : 15-08-2010
Version : 13.3.0.137
INF file : C:WindowsINFnetwlv64.inf
Files : 1 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSnetwlv64.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : No
Hosted network supported : No
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW INTERFACES =========================
=======================================================================
There is 1 interface on the system:
Name : Wi-Fi
Description : Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Conne
GUID : 6ff73785-ac6a-4642-ba9f-0ac77b325379
Physical address : 00:1f:3c:e4:af:33
State : disconnected
Hosted network status : Not available
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW HOSTED NETWORK =======================
=======================================================================
Hosted network settings
———————–
Mode : Disallowed
SSID name : “MyPublicWiFi”
Max number of clients : 100
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Hosted network status
———————
Status : Not available
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW SETTINGS ===========================
=======================================================================
Wireless LAN settings
———————
Show blocked networks in visible network list: No
Only use GP profiles on GP-configured networks: No
Hosted network mode allowed in WLAN service: No
Allow shared user credentials for network authentication: Yes
Block period: Not Configured.
Auto configuration logic is enabled on interface “Wi-Fi”
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW FILTERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Allow list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Allow list on the system (user)
——————————-
Block list on the system (group policy)
—————————————
Block list on the system (user)
——————————-
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW CREATEALLUSER ========================
=======================================================================
Everyone is allowed to create all user profiles.
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW PROFILES ===========================
=======================================================================
Profiles on interface Wi-Fi:
Group policy profiles (read only)
———————————
User profiles
————-
=======================================================================
========================== SHOW PROFILES NAME=* =======================
=======================================================================
Profile “*” is not found on the system.
=======================================================================
======================= SHOW NETWORKS MODE=BSSID ======================
=======================================================================
Interface name : Wi-Fi
Sorry, but your network adapter doesn’t support hosted networks. Look at the line: “Hosted network supported : No”
hello sir!
my mobile is not connecting to created hotspot but it is showing “connecting…..”
The tips you pasted was useful. Thanks a lot. I’ve been looking for a way to create this since I bought my system. Thnaks for your help
Very helpful, thank a lot : it works perfectly !
I am at the part where you enter “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”.
I’m getting the message “The hosted network couldn’t be started. A device attached to the system is not functioning”.
Your help is kindly appreciated.
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allownetsh wlan start hosted networkI have the same problem occuring, but I can’t find Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual adapter. What can I do?
I have the same problem. When I right click, it only shows me the option to disable virtual network adapter. Please help
I am at the part where you enter “netsh wlan start hostednetwork”.
I’m getting the message “The hosted network couldn’t be started. A device attached to the system is not functioning”.
I also enabled my Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter but I am still getting the message above.
Your help is kindly appreciated.
looks like i have to follow these steps every time I turn off my wifi of my laptop. So can you plesase create a batch file of these commands so it can be automated?
Thanks for the tip! It was very helpful! 🙂
I just followed the steps mentioned, it’s working like a charm 🙂 Thanks a lot 😀
i created the hotspot. but its not getting connected to my device..
Check your firewall.
Hi,i do the above steps and created the hotspot. Also connect my mobile with laptop. I am using tata photone 2G for accesing internet in laptop.But i can’t access the internet in mobile ,is this because of slow internet connection? or any other problem?
Probably. 2G is really slow even for mobile internet.
Hi, i have a problem at step 2, when i check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” i can’t select the virtual network that i already created and it just says “Wi-Fi”, i hope you can help me
Open Device Manager. Click View -> Show hidden devices. Go to Network adapters. Locate Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. Right click it and select Enable. Then use the commands below again:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allownetsh wlan start hostednetworkThanks a lot man. really helped
I’ve followed all the steps in the tutorial and I’ve even tried this solution nothing works… I still only have the option WiFi…
there is no enable icon and the message is
Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer. (Code 45)
To fix this problem, reconnect this hardware device to the computer.
please guide
I have exactly the same problem but i can’t see whether anyone has posted a solution. Can anyone help please?
I should have said I have exactly the same problem as Sam
Would this work with an xbox so I am able take advantage of a VPN
It doesn’t matter which type of device you connect to the wireless network you have created. It should work also with an Xbox.
I connected a smartphone to the test network we created and it worked just fine.
well, i followed every single step as shown but got problem on accessing the internet to my other devices, laptop and cell-phones, as it is showing that the password created or shown in home group is incorrect.
Is there anything wrong or i left to do?..
Try running this command
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7Tutorials keyUsage=persistentinstead of
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Hotspot key=7TutorialsAlso check that on your phones you’re using the same input language as on your computer.
I am able to access shared folders on host my computer, but unable to access internet even though ‘Access type’ is showing as ‘Internet’ on both. Anything else is missing?
If you meet all the prerequisites we have share and you have followed everything we documented, it should work.
Disable the virtual adapter and try again. See this guide for the disabling procedure:
https://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-disable-virtual-wifi-network-adapter-windows-81/
No luck even after i followed the steps.
These are the details from the command:
netsh wlan show all
Wireless System Information Summary
(Time: 7/11/2014 12:06:18 AM India Standard Time)
=======================================================================
============================== SHOW DRIVERS ===========================
=======================================================================
Interface name: Wi-Fi
Driver : Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230
Vendor : Intel Corporation
Provider : Intel
Date : 11/24/2013
Version : 15.9.2.1
INF file : C:WindowsINFoem41.inf
Files : 2 total
C:Windowssystem32DRIVERSNETwsw00.sys
C:Windowssystem32driversvwifibus.sys
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : No
Hosted network supported : Yes
Authentication and cipher supported in infrastructure mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA-Enterprise TKIP
WPA-Enterprise CCMP
WPA-Personal TKIP
WPA-Personal CCMP
WPA2-Enterprise TKIP
WPA2-Enterprise CCMP
WPA2-Personal TKIP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
Open Vendor defined
Authentication and cipher supported in ad-hoc mode:
Open None
Open WEP-40bit
Open WEP-104bit
Open WEP
WPA2-Personal CCMP
=======================================================================
============================= SHOW INTERFACES =========================
=======================================================================
There is 1 interface on the system:
Name : Wi-Fi
Description : Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6230
GUID : 4ad8b416-b616-4b35-a3da-7074c2276051
Physical address : 88:53:2e:11:17:c3
State : disconnected
Hosted network status : Started
=======================================================================
=========================== SHOW HOSTED NETWORK =======================
=======================================================================
Hosted network settings
———————–
Mode : Allowed
SSID name : “vas12”
Max number of clients : 32
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Hosted network status
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Status : Started
BSSID : 88:53:2e:11:17:c4
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 11
Number of clients : 0
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============================= SHOW SETTINGS ===========================
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Wireless LAN settings
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Show blocked networks in visible network list: No
Only use GP profiles on GP-configured networks: No
Hosted network mode allowed in WLAN service: Yes
Allow shared user credentials for network authentication: Yes
Block period: Not Configured.
Auto configuration logic is enabled on interface “Wi-Fi”
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============================== SHOW FILTERS ===========================
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Allow list on the system (group policy)
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Allow list on the system (user)
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Block list on the system (group policy)
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Block list on the system (user)
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=========================== SHOW CREATEALLUSER ========================
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Everyone is allowed to create all user profiles.
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============================= SHOW PROFILES ===========================
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Profiles on interface Wi-Fi:
Group policy profiles (read only)
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User profiles
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All User Profile : KARTEEK-PC_Network
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========================== SHOW PROFILES NAME=* =======================
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Profile KARTEEK-PC_Network on interface Wi-Fi:
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Applied: All User Profile
Profile information
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Version : 1
Type : Wireless LAN
Name : KARTEEK-PC_Network
Control options :
Connection mode : Connect automatically
Network broadcast : Connect only if this network is broadcasting
AutoSwitch : Do not switch to other networks
Connectivity settings
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Number of SSIDs : 1
SSID name : “KARTEEK-PC_Network”
Network type : Infrastructure
Radio type : [ Any Radio Type ]
Vendor extension : Not present
Security settings
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Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Cipher : CCMP
Security key : Present
Cost settings
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Cost : Unrestricted
Congested : No
Approaching Data Limit : No
Over Data Limit : No
Roaming : No
Cost Source : Default
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======================= SHOW NETWORKS MODE=BSSID ======================
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Interface name : Wi-Fi
There are 3 networks currently visible.
SSID 1 : raghavendra
Network type : Infrastructure
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Encryption : CCMP
BSSID 1 : 64:66:b3:84:34:16
Signal : 46%
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 1
Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
SSID 2 : Raja
Network type : Infrastructure
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Encryption : CCMP
BSSID 1 : ec:1a:59:17:0a:69
Signal : 36%
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 4
Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
SSID 3 : NETGEAR99
Network type : Infrastructure
Authentication : WPA2-Personal
Encryption : CCMP
BSSID 1 : 9c:d3:6d:02:2b:6c
Signal : 0%
Radio type : 802.11n
Channel : 1
Basic rates (Mbps) : 1 2 5.5 11
Other rates (Mbps) : 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54
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Please let me know anything is missing.
I did it and have wifi signal and it says it has internet connection but it wont load on any device connected to the wifi network. What could i do?
i am having the same problem , access is internet in both the connection still not getting internet in my android phone – if there is any silution to this then please tell me
i have also the same problem , access in internet in both the connection still not getting internet in my android phone – if there is any silution to this then please tell me
was helpful info but in my case it can’t be started when I enter the command “netsh wlan start hostednetwork” and I get the message “the hostednetwork could not be started” ” The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested opera
tion.” please help me out. thanks in advance.
thanks for your suggestions. When I open the wifi adapter it was already enable but it ask to update the adapter softwer which I did and within no time my wifi got connected.so thanks once again.
I created everything just as you said but when I try to connect on any iphone, it just sits there trying to connect but the phone won’t actually connect and when i connect on a computer, It says its a limited connection. Any suggestions?
open first your wifi adaptor
it is still showing me the same problem…
can u help out..
Dear sir it worked for me for the first time. But in next time my mob. Wifi connection stuck in obtaining IP address and authentication. I am using LAN connection. Do i need to make my wifi on for this hosted application to run. Can u tell me the command to change password key.
Hi Bibhuti, I have the same issue on windows 8.1, can you please let me know if somebody replied to your query?
Madhukar
netsh wlan refresh hostednetwork YourNewNetworkPassword
this may help you for setting a new password for your hostednetwork
Hi, I had the same problem with the command saying “The hosted network couldn’t be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation”
But I can’t find the local area connection adapter in my device manage, neither under network connections
I accidentally disabled the local area connection adapter before, is that why i can’t start internet sharing?
Thx
sir,i tried this but same problem is getting..
my wifi adopter is enable and up-to-date
I have the same problem
nice
I had the same problem as the person above and i did as told but all of them had already been enabled.
nope. it just keeps saying that the WLAN interface is powered down.
hi…..
i followed the above mentioned steps…
my hotspot name is visible in other devices…but they cant access the internet….it is showing that connection is limited…can u please suggest me any solution….
The hosted network couldn’t be started.
The wireless local area network interface is powered down and doesn’t support th
e requested operation.
and then is diables the drivers and enabled then also it did not work
run cmd as admin
Hi, I used the processes as you explained and tried using the shared internet on my mobile phone and laptop. Initially my mobile phone was kept on showing getting IP address but was not connecting at all, then I did the static IP config as explained in some other blogs after that the mobile phone started showing connected but I was not able to access the internet. Even my other laptop show limited access when I try to access this wireless share.