Set up wifi distribution on a windows 10 laptop. Create a virtual router using third-party applications
A lot of articles have already been written on the topic of launching virtual Wi-Fi networks on laptops. We will now configure the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi in Windows 10. Honestly, you can distribute the Internet from a laptop if it works on Windows 10 in exactly the same way as on Windows 7 or 8. Almost nothing has changed there. But, I think that an article specifically on setting up an access point in Windows 10 will definitely not be superfluous.
If you are not yet in the subject, what is virtual Wi-Fi in general, and how is it from a laptop or desktop computer (with wireless adapter) you can distribute the Internet to other devices, then I will now try to explain everything. Look, you have, say, a laptop, the Internet is connected to it via a network cable. And yet, you have a phone, tablet, another laptop, or other device that can connect to the Internet wirelessly. Yes, you can buy a router and distribute the Internet to other devices. Or you can not buy a router, and use your laptop as a router.
Such a thing can also come in handy if you have Internet via a 3G modem, and you need to distribute it to other devices. In any case, the function is useful, and it really works. Now we will set up an access point (hotspot) on Windows 10.
If the hot spot does not work for you (for example, you have a high-speed Internet connection), then use the method that I wrote about below.
You probably already know that there are a lot of great programs that allow you to start a hotspot without any problems. Yes, they also work on Windows 10, and we will definitely check them, perhaps in a separate article. And now, we will configure everything through the command line. Everything is very simple and clear, now you will see.
If this method seems difficult to you, then you can try. And further, universal instruction by launching an access point different programs.
Wi-Fi hotspot on Windows 10 laptop
The main thing is that you must have an Internet connection, and it must work. I have a regular Ethernet (network cable) connected. Also, you must have the driver installed. wifi adapter. Typically, Windows 10 installs this driver on its own. Simply put, Wi-Fi must work for you and be turned on. It's very easy to check:
I already wrote what to do if you have, and you can’t turn it on. Is it possible. And if all is well, then you can continue. First, we need to open a command prompt with administrator rights. Press the keyboard shortcut Win+X, and select Command line(administrator).
You can set your network name and password:
- site is the name of the network, you can change it to your own.
- 11111111 - in my example, this is the password that will be used to connect to the created network.
With this command, we create the network itself, set a name and password. If the command is executed correctly, then you will see a report that the hosted network mode is allowed, and all that. Like in my screenshot above. Now we need to start the created network. This is done with the following command:
After completing it, you start the network. The laptop will already distribute Wi-Fi.
You will be able to connect your devices to a running wireless network, but the Internet will not work. We need open internet access. In Windows 10, this is done like this:
Right-click on the connection icon and select Network and Sharing Center.
Left select Change adapter settings.
Further attention, right-click on the adapter through which you have an Internet connection. If you have a normal network cable connection, as is usually the case, then this is most likely an adapter " ethernet". Also, it can be a high-speed connection. In the drop-down menu, select Properties.
Go to the tab Access, check the box next to Allow other network users to use the Internet connection this computer . Then, below, select the connection that you have from the list (see screenshot below). I have it called Connection via local network* 4 ". With you, it may be called differently (as a rule, another can only be a number).
Very often, it is not possible to select from the list desired network. How to solve this problem, I wrote in a separate article:.
After these actions, it is desirable to stop the network we launched, this is done by the following command:
netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
And then, start the network again with the command:
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
Everything should work. Turn on Wi-Fi on your device and connect to the network we just launched. Here I launched a virtual Wi-Fi network in Windows 10 on a tablet:
If the network does not work, then restart the computer and start the network again. The team I wrote about above.
How to manage the distribution of Wi-Fi from a laptop on Windows 10?
Every time after restarting the computer, when you want to distribute the Internet, you will need to start hotspot with the command:
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
To stop the network, run the command:
netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
And to change the network name or password, run the command:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid="site" key="11111111" keyUsage=persistent
By changing the password and name to your own, if you wish.
Create files for management
If we only need to create a network once, and when you want to change the network name or password, then you need to start the distribution after each shutdown of the computer. It is not very convenient to open the command line every time, copy the command and execute it. Therefore, I advise you to create two files: one to start the network, the second to stop it.
We do this: create a text file on the desktop, and rename it to start.bat. The file name can be anything. The main thing is that the extension be .bat.
We right-click on our .bat file, and select Change. Next, copy and paste the command into it:
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
We close the file and be sure to save the changes in file.
That's all, now we have a start.bat file, by clicking on which (double click), Wi-Fi distribution will immediately start. In exactly the same way, you can create a file to stop the network. Name the file for example stop.bat, and paste the command "netsh wlan stop hostednetwork" into it. After running this file, the virtual network will be stopped.
Update: if necessary, you can make the laptop start distributing the Internet automatically, immediately after turning it on. How to do this, I wrote in the article:.
What to do if the laptop does not distribute Wi-Fi, the Internet does not work, or devices do not connect?
If you have launched a network on your Windows 10 computer, and you are having problems with the launch itself, connecting, or accessing the Internet, then now we will try to deal with these problems.
- If there is any problem, then the first thing to do is restart your computer and check if you are running the command prompt as an administrator. It is important.
- It may be that unable to create network (the first command from this article). In this case, check if your Wi-Fi is enabled. (showed how to do it at the beginning of the article). If there is no way to turn on Wi-Fi at all, then most likely you do not have a driver installed on wireless adapter. Install the driver and try again.
If the driver is installed, but you still can’t start distributing the Internet, then try updating the Wi-Fi driver. By downloading it from the manufacturer's website for your laptop model and OS. - If the network on the laptop is running, but devices are not connected to it. First thing, disable your antivirus and firewall (if any). Or other programs that may be blocking the connection.
Also, make sure you enter the correct password. You can restart the network with a new password. And see the tips from the article. - A very popular problem, when there is a network connection, all devices will connect perfectly, but internet not working, websites not opening. Solution: first of all, you need to check if the Internet is working on the computer from which you want to distribute the Internet. If everything is OK, then check the Internet sharing settings, which you must have set during the network startup process. See above how we allowed to use the internet connection.
You can also try disabling your antivirus, firewall, etc. I will prepare a separate article on this problem:.
Error "The hosted network could not be started. The group or resource is not in the correct state..."
A very common problem is when on Windows 10, when trying to start a virtual network, the error “Failed to start the hosted network. The group or resource is not in the right state to perform the requested operation."
In the comments, Anton advised to do this: go to the device manager. Start - Options - Devices, and choose from below Device Manager. Next, in the manager, click on the tab View, and choose the item Show hidden devices .
Opening a tab Network adapters, look for an adapter called "Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter", or "Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter", right-click on it, and select Engage.
After that, we try to start the network with the command netsh wlan start hostednetwork.
If you do not find such an adapter in the task manager, or you do not have any signs of Wi-Fi at all (for example, an item in the settings, power buttons), then most likely you do not have a driver installed on your wireless adapter. Or, it just needs to be updated. It may also be that the driver does not support virtual networking. Check out the article. In it, I wrote about a similar problem. If you have already launched hotspot before, then questions in the case of distribution of Wi-F should not occur on Windows 10.
Video: set up Wi-Fi distribution in Windows 10
Prepared a short video where you can see the launch of the access point in Windows 10 (choose maximum quality, and make it full screen). By the way, this is my first video instruction, so please do not scold too much :)
If something didn’t work out for you, or some points from the article remained incomprehensible, then write in the comments, I will try to help.
A lot of articles have been written about solving the problem of launching a virtual WiFi network on a laptop. This guide describes how to set up Internet sharing via WiFi in Windows 10. To be honest, share the Internet from a laptop when it is controlled by the system Windows families 10 follows in the same way as on devices with other families of operating systems. Almost nothing has changed there. However, a guide specifically to the "ten" will also be useful. So, we distribute WiFi from a laptop (Windows 10 should already be installed on it).
What is WiFi?
If the readers of this article are not yet aware of what virtual WiFi is and what it is, and how you can move the Internet to any other devices from a laptop or an ordinary computer (equipped with wireless), then let's figure it out. So, we distribute WiFi from a laptop (Windows 10).
Most people probably have a laptop. It is connected to the Internet using network cable. Also, many people have phones, tablets or other gadgets that can connect to the Internet via a WiFi network. You can purchase a router and use it to distribute the Internet to other devices.
It also makes sense not to buy it and make a router out of a laptop. Moreover, such a thing can be useful if your Internet is connected via a 3G modem, and it needs to be distributed to other devices. In all cases, this technology is useful, and it absolutely works. Next, let's look at how to make a laptop a WiFi hotspot. First of all, let's set up hotspot on Windows 10.
Programs for building an Internet access point
First of all, it is worth mentioning that there are quite a few programs that can help you launch an access point without much difficulty. On Windows 10, they have already been released and work well. Enough handy program to distribute WiFi called Connectify. She possesses simple interface, and setting up Internet distribution should not cause any problems. Moreover, it is promoted under a free license. You can download this software from the official website.
Another good program for distributing WiFi called MyPublicWiFi. Its functionality includes not only the creation of a temporary access point to the Internet, but also the expansion of its coverage area. Distributed for free.
Now let's look at setting up Internet distribution using Do not forget that we are distributing WiFi from a laptop (Windows 10). On other operating systems, the process of setting up the Internet is similar to that described in this article.
Internet access point on a computer with "ten"
First of all, you must have the Internet, and it must work. It can be connected using a normal network. Moreover, you need to have available installed driver to the WiFi adapter. Usually Windows 10 installs it by default. talking plain language, WiFi must be working and must be turned on.
In the absence of the possibility turn on WiFi(for example, due to the lack of a button to activate it), it is worth starting the command line as an administrator. To do this, press the two keys Win + X on the keyboard and click the "Command Prompt" item. There you need to drive in the line: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid="moy-wifi.ru" key="160110890" keyUsage=persistent.
You can enter your username and password: moy-wifi.ru is the name of the network, you can set your own, and 160110890 is the password that will be used when connecting to the created network.
With this team we create new network and give it a username and password. If the command is executed correctly, you can see a report in which it will be written that the network mode is allowed, and similar information. Now you need to start the newly created network using the line: netsh wlan start hostednetwork.
We distribute a wireless network from a laptop
So, the WiFi network is running, the laptop is already distributing the Internet. You can connect your devices to the newly created wireless network. But the WiFi setup on the laptop is not finished yet, as the Internet is not working yet. Internet access needs to be opened. In a Windows 10 family system, this is done as follows: right-click on the Internet connection sign and open the "Network Control Center" item.
Then you should select the item, as in the image below.
Change adapter settings to start a virtual network
Next, you need to click on the right mouse button on the adapter through which you have an Internet connection. If you have a normal connection via a network cable, as is the case in most cases, then most likely your adapter is Ethernet. It can also be present. In the drop-down context menu, select the "Properties" item.
Then you need to go to the special "Access" tab, check the box next to the menu item "Allow all network users to connect to the Internet from this computer". Next, you should select the connection that should have appeared from the list. Typically, these connections are called "Local Area Connections", but there may be another name.
How to share a connection in Windows 10
After all that has been done, the right decision is to stop just now. running network. This can be done using the line: netsh wlan stop hostednetwork.
Next, you should start the network again with the line given in the article above.
The entire network should work as it should. You should connect WiFi on your device and join the newly launched network on your laptop.
Manage WiFi distribution from a laptop
Every time the computer restarts and the user wants to start distributing the Internet, it will be necessary to turn on the hotspot using the line that was given in the article earlier.
To change the network name or its password, you should write the following on the command line: netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid="yourlogin.ru" key="160110890" keyUsage=persistent.
You can change the username and password to your own if you wish.
The network is created once. However, to change its name and password, it will be necessary to start the distribution after each shutdown of the laptop, which is not very convenient. After all, for this you will need to run the command line every time and execute the above command. The correct solution would be to create two files - one to start the network, and the second to turn it off.
To do this, you need to create a plain text file on your desktop and rename it to start.bat. His name may be different. The main thing is to save the .bat extension.
Creating a .bat file to manage WiFi sharing in Windows 10
Open the newly created .bat file in any text editor and copy the network launch line into it, which was given in the article earlier.
Next, close the file and save your changes. We now have a means to auto start WiFi distribution. In a similar way, it is possible to obtain a file to control network stop. Only there the line of a stop of operation of a network already registers.
As soon as it is launched, the entire virtual network will be suspended.
This completes the WiFi setup on the laptop, it remains only to observe its correct operation and correctly diagnose errors that occur with a subsequent solution.
Solving problems with the distribution of WiFi
If, when starting the network on your laptop under a system of the Windows 10 family, there are problems with this process, the connection itself or access to the Internet, then there are very specific solutions that will now be considered.
In general, if any problem occurs, first of all you need to restart the laptop and check if the command line was launched under the administrator name.
It is quite possible that the network itself is not created by the very first command from this article. You need to check if WiFi is enabled. If there is no possibility to enable it, you need to install drivers for the adapter. After these manipulations, you should try to start the network again.
If the adapter works with already updated drivers, you should also update them for the WiFi itself. They can be downloaded from a special section of the official website of the manufacturer of the available laptop or operating system.
It may be that the network on the laptop is working, but they cannot connect to it external devices. In this case, you must first disable the firewall and antivirus. Such programs can block any attempts external influences on computer.
You should check the correctness of the password entered. Alternatively, you can reboot the network with a new password.
A very common problem is that when there is a network connection, all devices connect without interference, but the Internet still does not work and sites do not open.
As a solution, it is recommended that you first check if the Internet is working on the computer from which you are distributing. If everything is fine, you need to check the network sharing settings, which are required to be set when it starts. This is described at the beginning of this article. Alternatively, you can find software that blocks access to the Internet and disable it.
Popular error when starting WiFi and its solution
A common problem when configuring Internet settings is the fact that often the laptop does not see WiFi networks.
This usually results in an error message something like this: "Failed to start the network."
The solution is to work in the "Task Manager". In it, select the "View" tab and the "Show hidden devices" subsection.
There you should find and find an adapter with the name Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter. You should click on it with the right mouse button and select the "Enable" item.
After the done manipulations, we try to start the network.
If for some reason there is no such adapter in the "Task Manager" or there are no signs of WiFi at all, then in most cases this means that you do not have a driver for the adapter. Or it needs an update.
It also happens that the driver does not support virtual networking. With successful hotspot launches as usual, problems should not arise. Thus, the situation when the laptop does not see the WiFi network is not fatal and is easily solved.
Connecting two laptops to each other via WiFi
Recently, many laptops and similar devices have a built-in WiFi module, which allows you to simplify the way they connect to each other via wireless network, and it does not require significant cash costs. Moreover, several devices can be combined into one structure, which is a very convenient option. So, consider connecting a laptop to a laptop via WiFi.
First of all, you should choose the laptop that will be responsible for distributing the wireless network. You should run a command line on it with through the administrator. It should type special commands. We create a wireless network moyinet.ru with a password of 160110890. We launch the wireless network. Then, after the performed operations, you need to register their IP addresses on the laptops. This is done using the "Control Panel" (change the adapter settings). You need to find the sign "Wireless network", right-click on it computer mouse and find the item context menu"Properties". There you should open the "Internet Protocol" version four (TCP / IPv4) and check the boxes "Obtain an IP address automatically", "Obtain a DNS address automatically".
After creating and starting a WiFi connection, on another laptop, go to "Wireless Networks", where the newly created network should appear. You need to click on it with the left mouse button and find the "Connect" item. You will be prompted to enter a password, after which the laptop will connect to the laptop via WiFi. The laptop on which the wireless network was created will have an IP starting with 192. Other devices connecting to it will have addresses from the same subnet. You can see them in the menu item "Network connection details".
It should be noted that the considered method creates a separate WiFi router from a laptop, to which it is possible to connect as many other devices as you like, be it a TV or a tablet. As you can see, setting up WiFi on a laptop (Windows 10) is not difficult, and such an operation is available even to the most inexperienced computer users.
WiFi module test and wireless security
When checking the WiFi module, first of all, you need to make sure that it is turned on and working properly. For example, if there is a built-in WiFi module for a laptop, it can be turned off inside the BIOS or using a special button. Newer laptops may use the Fn+Fx computer keyboard shortcut to control it. Among other things, Airplane mode can be activated in Windows 10. The easiest way to make sure that the WiFi module is working properly is to click on the network icon in the tray. A list of available connections should open, or an airplane icon should be shown in a special flight mode. WiFi module for a laptop is now produced by many companies. They differ in price and quality, so choosing the right one for your needs is not difficult.
Since when using a wireless network, all information is transmitted in space, the issue of the security of this process is of great importance. Signals during the transmission of information can be easily intercepted and used for not the most noble purposes. It also means that capturing network traffic becomes very easy and affordable. As the WiFi hotspot on a laptop (Windows 10) becomes more common in numbers, so does the number of people wanting to hack into a wireless network. Therefore, this type of connection should be used with caution and special safety rules should be observed.
You do not need to connect to open networks in public places through the laptop on which it is located. important information- this is one of the main rules. If such a connection is necessary, use protection programs.
The second important rule is how we distribute WiFi from a laptop (Windows 10). It is necessary when setting up a wireless network to always ask it complex password and use the WPA 2 security type. The web interface of the router itself should only be accessible via a network cable.
That's all. This article shows how to connect WiFi on a laptop (Windows 10) and that this step is a simple process that does not require special knowledge.
Distributing Wi-Fi from a laptop is a rather convenient feature, but not available to all devices. of this type. In Windows 10, there are several options for how you can distribute Wi-Fi or, in other words, make an access point to a wireless network.
In hand wireless internet there is nothing difficult. Many utilities have been created for convenience, but you can also use built-in solutions.
Method 1: Special programs
Method 2: Mobile hotspot
Windows 10 has a built-in hotspot capability starting with Update 1607.
Method 3: Command line
The command line option is also suitable for Windows 7, 8. It is a little more complicated than the previous ones.
Important! If you get a similar error in the report, then your laptop does not support this function or you should update the drivers.
But that's not all. Now you need to share the network.
For convenience, you can create files in the format BAT, because after each shutdown of the laptop, the distribution will be disabled automatically.
Now you know how to create an access point to WiFi networks in several ways. Use the most convenient and affordable option.
Looking for a way to convert your hp, asus, lenovo, acer, samsung or toshiba laptop into a wifi router (wireless router)?
If you have several PCs, including Android devices, and only one cable or modem Internet, you can set up wifi distribution on a windows 10 laptop, that is, convert the laptop into a wireless router.
Before we talk about the process of how to distribute wifi internet on a laptop with windows 10, it is important to know the requirements.
Modern laptops are all capable of distributing Wi-Fi Internet, but those that were bought 10 years ago may not pull this function.
Can windows 10 laptop share wifi
The main requirement is that the laptop must have at least two network interfaces installed in the system. You can have two network cards or one network card and adapter wireless communication. If you only have one network interface, you cannot convert your laptop into a router.
Also, on Windows 10 computers, the process of creating a hotspot is called Internet Sharing.
You need to create and configure a wireless network that will connect to the Internet using a different network interface.
For a better understanding of the task you have to complete here is a step by step guide.
Step 1: Download and set up special program. I recommend, but there are others.
It is possible without a program, but it will be a one-time network. After the reboot, everything will need to start from scratch.
The one I offer, in Russian, is free and has never let me down.
Step 2: Create a wireless network in the program.
Step 4: Connect the new client to the wireless network.
Setting up wifi distribution on a windows 10 laptop
To set up distribution, and click on the "Network and Sharing Center" section. Then click on the line "Change adapter settings" in the menu on the left.
Now, if you created a wireless adapter with the help of the program suggested above, you should see the adapter: “Local Area Connection2 or with the name of the network”.
If there is no such adapter, then your laptop does not support such functionality.
To do this, click on the adapter from which you get the Internet. If you have it wired, then Ethernet, if modem, then, respectively, to its adapter.
Then, right-click on "Properties" and go to the "Access" tab. There you must allow the created network to distribute the Internet - this will be an access point.
That, it would seem, was all, but it was not there. Everything that is written above, you will find on other sites.
Only for me, for example, this was not enough. It is also necessary to prescribe the appropriate values on the distributing and receiving devices.
How to make laptop share wifi windows 10
Right-click on the laptop that will distribute the Internet through the connection2 adapter, select the IP version 4 protocol and click its properties. There you need to write the values as in the figure below.
NOTE: it is possible that your Internet will be crushed when automatic selection settings - it didn't work for me.
If you do as I describe, then you may have other DHC server values. How to find out?
Log in and look as shown in the picture below.
That's not all. You also need to change the value of the IP version 4 protocol on the laptop that receives the Internet. Here they are.
That's how it is. Just keep in mind, this is how it works on my laptop with windows 10. I don’t know how your devices will behave.
Take this into account and don't get angry if you make mistakes. You can try the following.
Open as administrator.
Now type - Netsh Winsock reset - and press Enter. The command will exit and tell you to restart your computer. Enjoy!
November 12, 2015An access point on Windows 10 is created in the same way as on previous versions. And in this article, instructions, with illustrations, on how to create a point WiFi access using operating system Windows 10.
Similar articles for other operating systems:
Hotspot on Windows 10
In order to create a software WiFi router based on Windows 10, you will need:
- Windows 10.
- WiFi adapter. For example, for this article, the built-in WiFi adapter of a laptop (Broadcom) was used.
- Internet connection. For this article, an ADSL connection was used through the Rostelecom operator. But it can be any connection - PPPoE, VPN, GSM Dail-Up, LTE RNDIS, Ethernet, or even WiFi from a second adapter.
Step one
You need to make sure that the WiFi adapter is available, turned on and working. For example, if you have a laptop and it has a built-in WiFi adapter, it can be turned off in BIOS or with a special hardware button. On modern laptops, instead of a separate button, the Fn + Fx key combination, for example Fn + F3, can be used. The easiest way to make sure that the adapter is working is by clicking on the "Network" icon in the tray. A list of available WiFi networks should be visible, or the message "No networks available".
step two
You need to check that the Internet connection is working. Make sure your computer or laptop has Internet access. This can be done through the browser or in the console (using the ping command).
Step Three
After that, you need to check if the services "WLAN AutoConfig Service", "Routing" and "Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)" are running. This check is done through "Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Services". By default, these services start automatically, but it may be that some smart guy "optimized" your Windows and disabled these services. It happens - a shkolota reads the Internet and begins to "improve".
Step Four
After that you need to open Windows console(cmd.exe) with administrator rights. The easiest way to do this is to open WinX windows menu 10. There is a special command in this menu, "Command Prompt (Admin)":
This menu is opened from the keyboard - Win + X keys.
Step Five
In the console, you need to type and execute the command:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=winap key=123456789 keyusage=persistent
Instead of winap and 123456789 you can write a different access point name and a different password for it:
Note. Important!
The password must be at least 8 characters long, this is a requirement for the WPA2 security type that Windows uses when creating an access point.
It is better not to use Cyrillic in the password.
The case of letters in the password matters - a and BUT they are different characters!
Step Six
Now you need to start the access point. In the same place, in the console, type and execute commands
netsh wlan start hostednetwork
The second command shows the current state of the access point.
step seven
Open Control Panel, then Network connections and there you should see something like this:
In this example, "Ethernet" is the connection to the Internet. And "Local Area Connection 3 winap" is an access point. Immediately rename "Connection by .." so as not to confuse it with others in the future: 
Now you need to share (enable Windows ICS) Internet connection. Select this connection (in the screenshot it is a connection named "Ethernet"). Then right click, then "Properties", "Access" tab. Enable ICS and specify the connection to which the Internet will be distributed - to WiFi connection access points ("winAP"):
Step eight
Connect the client to this access point and check the Internet. And in the console you can type and execute the command
netsh wlan show hostednetwork
It will show the number of connected clients:
It can be seen that one client is connected.
How to connect WiFi client on:
- Laptop (or computer) under Windows - WiFi setup in Windows 7.
- Laptop (or PC) under Linux - Laptop (or PC) under Ubuntu.
Access Point Management Windows 10
Stopping an access point with a command netsh wlan stop hostednetwork
Complete destruction of the access point with the command netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=disallow
If you want the access point to turn on automatically, when Windows boot, then the start command must be added to autorun. Talking about the team netsh wlan start hostednetwork. The command can be written in a cmd script, it is necessary to specify "Run as Administrator" in the properties of this script. Then include the script in autorun.
It is necessary that the Internet connection is also established when Windows startup. Otherwise, you will have an access point, but there will be no Internet through it.
Of course, this is a very simple access point. But everything is at hand. Don't need any third party programs. Only Windows 10. And everything is configured in a couple of minutes.
In this option, there are not many features that an access point should have. This is true. Only this is an option when you need to make a WiFi router very quickly and without problems. And just such an opportunity Windows 10 provides - with a minimum of gestures, what is called "on the knee" to create an access point.
And if your needs are wider and deeper, if you need an access point for every day, or in complex configurations, then you don’t need to use Windows, but buy a WiFi router. A decent WiFi router now costs less than a thousand rubles.
Another thing is if an access point is needed once a month, for a day or for a couple of days. Or on a business trip. Or on vacation. This is where Windows comes to the rescue. You can quickly distribute the Internet through laptop WiFi on a tablet, smartphone or other laptops.
But if there is a need to make a permanent access point on the computer, then it is better to do it under Linux. How is it actually implemented in WiFi routers. For example, as in this article -
