How does Mobile Hotspot work?

Marian Hercek 236 Reputation points
2020-08-04T07:58:29.293+00:00

I have two network interfaces in my PC: LAN and WLAN.
I have my internet connection via LAN interface.

I want connect my phone via WiFi to internet.

Will Mobile Hotspot work in this environment?

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  1. Leon Laude 86,026 Reputation points
    2020-08-04T08:23:53.587+00:00

    Hi,

    Yes it should work, to be able to create a mobile hotspot your computer needs a WLAN adapter, and your computer needs to be connected to the Internet.
    After that you have created a mobile hotspot, you can join with other devices such as laptops, tablets and mobile phones to your mobile hotspot.

    To turn mobile hotspot on, go to Start , then select Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot.

    You can also refer to the following KB article:

    Use your PC as a mobile hotspot
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027762/windows-use-your-pc-as-a-mobile-hotspot


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    Best regards,
    Leon

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-08-04T08:35:41.567+00:00

    Hi ,

    What's the OS version of your windows 10? 1909 or 2004?

    Based on my understanding, you want to turn your windows PC into a Wi-Fi Hotspot. Is that right? Please feel free to let me know if my understanding is wrong.

    If yes, Windows now has a single switch for turning any PC with Wi-Fi into a hotspot, and it doesn’t matter whether the Internet connection you want to share is wired or wireless.

    You can refer to the following steps:

    1.Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile hotspot.

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    2.If you want something other than the default network name and password, click the “Edit” button. In the Edit window, type whatever network name and password you want to use and then click “OK.”

    For more details, please refer to the following link:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027762/windows-use-your-pc-as-a-mobile-hotspot

    https://www.howtogeek.com/214080/how-to-turn-your-windows-pc-into-a-wi-fi-hotspot/

    Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

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    Best Regards,

    Candy

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  3. Marian Hercek 236 Reputation points
    2020-08-04T09:11:38.607+00:00

    It does not work for me.
    When I create Mobile Hotspot none of my phones detect it.

    Windows version is 2004.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-08-04T09:50:18.377+00:00

    Hi ,

    Please run the Network Adapter Troubleshooter then let your system perform a scan. If it detects any issues with your network adapter, it will resolve them accordingly. If not, please post the error message for us to troubleshooting.

    Here is an article talking about how to troubleshoot Mobile Hotspot not work in Windows 10, you could have a look:

    https://www.auslogics.com/en/articles/fix-mobile-hotspot-not-working-in-windows-10/

    Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

    Best Regards,

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  5. Kapil Arya 8,456 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2020-08-04T10:04:26.033+00:00

    Hello,

    If Mobile hotspot doesn't works, see if this fix helps you:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-hotspot-not-working-after-windows-10-update

    If issue still persists, we can try to perform Network Reset:

    1. Open Settings app, click Network & Internet > Status > Network reset link.
    2. Now click on Reset button on next screen.
    3. In confirmation prompt appearing next, click Yes.

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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