Before you start
- A Windows PC with Wi-Fi
- An internet connection on the PC
Turn on Mobile hotspot
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Step 1: Open Mobile hotspot
Go to Settings > Network & internet > Mobile hotspot.
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Step 2: Choose the connection to share
Under Share my internet connection from, pick Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
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Step 3: Set name and password
Click Properties > Edit. Set a network name, a strong password (8+ characters) and the band (Any available, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz). Save.
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Step 4: Switch it on
Turn on Mobile hotspot. Connected devices appear in the list below (up to 8).
Troubleshooting
“We can’t set up mobile hotspot”
Update the Wi-Fi driver, make sure Wi-Fi is on, and try the 2.4 GHz band. Some Wi-Fi adapters can’t host a hotspot while connected to Wi-Fi on a different band.
Devices connect but have no internet
Check the PC itself has internet, choose the correct connection under Share my internet connection from, and disable VPN software that blocks sharing.
The hotspot turns off by itself
Turn off Power saving on the Mobile hotspot page so it stays on when no devices are connected.
Frequently asked questions
Can I share a VPN connection?
It depends on the VPN app. Some allow it; many block sharing for security.
How many devices can connect?
Up to 8 at once.
Summary
Open Settings > Network & internet > Mobile hotspot, choose the connection to share, set a name and password in Properties, and turn it on.
