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How can I make my computer use wifi hotspot instead of bluetooth

Anonymous
2023-05-19T00:13:00+00:00

I have this problem with using my computer as the hotspot, ever since windows 11. I cannot establish a connection via wifi, only by bluetooth where I get only 1 mbs of internet to my phone. The computer is connected by an ethernet cable that has a stable 600mbs connection. If bluetooth is not on I cannot even start a hotspot. I get this error message "we can't configure the zone with mobile wireless hotspot" (note the error message might be frazed a bit differently as it was translated from spanish) (real message: no podemos configurar la zona con cobertura inalámbrica móvil).

I have tried updating drivers, seeing if one is missing however, no luck. Tried entering the ncpa.CPL command and changes the sharing option there but it does not even appear. I do not know if that changed in windows 11 so not sure if its supposed to be missing.

In conclusion, please help.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Internet and connectivity

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-05-19T00:51:38+00:00

    Hi, Fryderyk. I'm sorry to hear you're having this problem, and I hope I can assist you to find a satisfactory solution.

    Did you follow the steps as listed below?

    Open the Settings app on your Windows 11 computer by pressing Win + I.

    Click "Network & Internet" in the Settings window.

    In the left sidebar, select "Mobile Hotspot".

    In the "Share my Internet connection from" section, make sure your Wi-Fi adapter is selected. If it is not selected, click on the dropdown menu and choose your Wi-Fi adapter from the list.

    Then click "Edit" under the "Share my Internet connection" section.

    In the "Edit Network Information" window, select "Wi-Fi" from the "Network Adapter" drop-down menu.

    Choose a network name (SSID) and password for your Wi-Fi hotspot.

    Click "Save" to apply the changes.

    Finally, enable the "Mobile Hotspot" option to enable Wi-Fi hotspot.

    Please note: This is a user-to-user community forum. We are users just like you who help others. We are not employees of Microsoft.

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  2. Craig Long 17,825 Reputation points
    2023-05-19T02:15:38+00:00

    What if you unplug the ethernet and use WiFi only? Can you use ethernet and make a WiFi hotspot? I don't know the answer since I haven't tried it.

    https://www.makeuseof.com/use-wi-fi-ethernet-simultaneously-windows/#:~:text=You%20can%20have%20your%20Windows,via%20Ethernet%20or%20Wi%2DFi.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-05-19T01:49:06+00:00

    Hi, thank you for the response. I seem to be missing the edit button or maybe I misunderstood. Under "share my connection from" I can only choose Ethernet which is what im using right now and if I put on bluetooth that option appears aswell. Hope the picture will help someone help me

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-05-19T02:07:43+00:00

    I'm sorry, looks like I've exhausted all the troubleshooting steps I'm familiar with. I'm going to open your question back up so that other Experts can try to help. Thank you.

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