Sometimes situations arise when you need to connect a tablet, smartphone, game console or TV to the Internet, but there is no router at hand. This doesn't matter if you have a laptop, netbook or ultrabook at hand. The main thing is that it has a working wireless network module. Thanks to the ICS function built into Windows, you can turn your laptop into an access point and distribute the Internet via WiFi.
The only significant limitation is that you must have Internet access either via a network cable (ethernet) or via a 3G/4G modem. You will not be able to distribute Wi-Fi from your laptop and use it at the same time. It is for this reason that this method can only be used as a temporary one. It is not suitable as a permanent one and it is better to buy, albeit inexpensive, but still a router.
There are two ways to set up distribution - simple and more complicated. I'll start with the simplest and fastest.
This option is “for the lazy,” that is, for those who don’t want to bother with Windows settings and parameters, but just run the program and enjoy life.
You can find many programs on the Internet that allow you to turn your laptop into a Wi-Fi access point. The most famous of them is Connectify. It was one of the first and therefore remained paid. That's why it doesn't suit us - we love free software! Of these, I was previously most impressed by the mHotspot utility. But recently, a bunch of unnecessary rubbish has been built into the installer, which is installed on the computer and then difficult to remove.
Recently, on the advice of a good person, I came across an excellent program for distributing the Internet via a wireless network - OSToto Hotspot. This is the simplest utility, and it’s also completely free!
You just need to launch the application and the hotspot will automatically deploy a WiFi network. In the main window you can see a list of connected users and, if necessary, you can send any of them to the “Blacklist”. If you need to change the network name “SSID” or the default password, click on the word Edit and these fields will become available for editing.
The utility's settings are sparse, but for most cases they are quite sufficient.
Here you can enable autostart and automatically turn on the access point on your computer. You can also change the operating mode, allow or disable hibernation, and hide the icon in the system tray.
For their work, the programs described above use a special mechanism built into the operating system by the developers. It first appeared in Windows 7 and from there it smoothly migrated to all subsequent versions, right up to the most modern one today - Windows 10. To configure this function manually, you need to right-click on the “Start” button. In the menu that opens, select “Command Prompt (Administrator)”. In the black window of the Windows Command Console that appears, enter the command:
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Set-Os key=121223344
In it, SSID is the name of the access point being created, and key is the Wi-Fi password.
Click on the “Enter” button. The parameters are registered, now you need to start the wireless network with the command:
The command should run without errors.
With this we configured and launched a virtual WiFi access point on the laptop. Another icon will appear in the list of Windows network connections - “Wireless Network” with a number. This is number 3 for me.
But this is not enough - now we need to force the Internet to be distributed, that is, in essence, to make a full-fledged router from laptop. To do this, you need to open network connections (press Win+R and enter the command ncpa.cpl). In the list of available connections, select the one through which you are connected to the Internet. In my example, this is a local network connection:
Right-click on it and select “Properties”.
Note: If your provider uses the PPPoE or L2TP protocol, then you need to select the high-speed connection icon.
In the properties window that appears, open the “Access” tab:
On it, check the box “Allow other users to use this computer’s Internet connection.” Below you will see a list of home network connections. In it you need to select the created wireless network and click the “OK” button.
Now your laptop works as a WiFi access point and can distribute the Internet like a regular router. All the best!
HOW TO REALLY MAKE EARNING ON THE INTERNET???
Please read this, just 2 minutes, reading has never harmed anyone.
I had 71 rubles, but it became 600,000 rubles!!! Wandering, as usual, through various forums, I find this article, which says that YOU CAN MAKE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF RUBLES IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS BY INVESTING ONLY 71 rubles (note from the author: of course you will not see that kind of money in TWO WEEKS; you will see, BUT much later). I thought that this should be another trick for suckers, but I still decided to read to the end and find out what they offer.
HERE ARE THE THREE STEPS TO SUCCESS:
1. Register in the Yandex. Money" (“Yandex. Money”), which is located at: http//money.yandex.ru, thoroughly familiarize yourself with this system, how it works, choose the best option for replenishing your wallet and deposit 71 rubles into your wallet. The problem of depositing money into your account will immediately arise; most likely, you will have to go to the nearest bank (believe me, it’s worth going once for subsequent real earnings), or a terminal for paying for cellular communications (addresses can be found at http//money.yandex.ru), or You can use online banking. In general, everything on the site is written out and understandable.
2. Take the first wallet number from the list below, send 10 rubles 05 kopecks to it, entering this number in the “Account number” field. You do not need to enter anything in the “Recipient’s name” and “Recipient’s email” fields. In the “Payment Name” field, write “Please add me to the list of Yandex wallets.” All you did was create a service, and most importantly, it was absolutely legal. You ask lawful service for which pay. Then, starting from the second, send 10 rubles each by analogy. 05 kop. for the following 6 wallets (do not forget to enter in the “Payment name” field. Please add me to the list of Yandex wallets):
1.410011275850934
2.410011295167520
3.410011278889957
4.410011295192026
5.410011277321095
6.410011295734404
7. 410012084616978
I REPEAT, in order to receive income, you need to send 10 rubles to EACH of these 7 wallets. 05 kop. otherwise, by the network moderators of Yandex wallets, you simply will not be included in the system and will not be able to cash out your income. Now ATTENTION!!! After you have completed STEP 2, copy all this text from beginning to end to your computer (can be in txt format or whatever is more convenient for you). In the copied article, remove the FIRST (TOP) wallet from the list of wallets and move the 2nd wallet to the place of the 1st, which you erased, the 3rd - to the place of the 2nd, the 4th - to the place of the 3rd, 5- y - in the place of the 4th, 6th - in the place of the 5th and 7th - in the place of the 6th! And in the 7th number, which turned out to be empty, ENTER YOUR WALLET NUMBER!!! In case of problems with Yandex wallet, I advise you to contact THIS page http//feedback.yandex.ru/?from = money.
Accordingly, you should get something like this:
1.410011295167520
2.410011278889957
3.410011295192026
4.410011277321095
5.410011295734404
6. 410012084616978
7. Your wallet number
3. Post this article (or an ad with a link to the page, which you can easily do on one of the free sites, for example, http//www.narod.ru) on AT LEAST 200-300 FORUMS and NEWS FEEDS (News Groups ). REMEMBER THE MORE YOU POST, THE HIGHER YOUR INCOME WILL BE. And this income will DIRECTLY DEPEND ON YOU. Posting this article on 200 forums, even the least visited ones, GUARANTEES you an income of 150,000 rubles. - IT'S MINIMUM!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
Various instructions often mention a wifi access point. Let's take a closer look at what it is and what role it plays in a wireless Internet connection.
A WAP or wireless access point is a concentrator that joins an existing network. That is, it distributes Wi-Fi, ensuring the connection of devices without a cable. It works using radio waves of the IEEE 802.11 standard.
If you ask: Wi-Fi access point - what is it structurally? It turns out that it consists of a transceiver, an interface chip and, depending on the functionality provided, can be intended for:
The wide range of applications of the hub is determined by its most important advantage - it does not require a cord to connect to Wi-Fi. You can move around within the distribution area completely freely.
A wireless Wi-Fi access point can serve as a bridge between wired and over-the-air Internet distribution. And also for combining groups of PCs with adapters into separate networks.
Let's look at how a wifi access point works. This is the first mode. It connects to the router using a cord. Then it allows other devices to connect to LAN over the air. It is worth highlighting other modes of the wifi access point, the operating principle in each of them:
Supported modes may vary depending on the model. The AP feature is also determined by speed and frequency indicators:
Regarding the data transfer speed, it should be noted that for standard home Internet surfing, 150 Mbit/s is sufficient. If the AP works as a repeater or you need to work with large files, then you will need 600 Mbit/s.
Router and Access Point: comparative characteristics
Many people don’t think about what a wifi access point is. After all, according to the majority, this is the same router. In fact, these are different devices. Let's prove this by comparison:
It should be noted that there are routers on the market with some Access Point features. And in some cases, such models are the best choice for home use.
You should choose an AP or a router based on the specific answer to the question - what is a wifi access point for? For example, if the signal does not reach certain rooms or you need to create a hot spot zone, then it is better to prefer Access Point. If you need an Internet connection at home with good speed, then it is better to choose a router.
Let's take a closer look at typical situations and selection criteria in each case:
Regarding the choice of a Wi-Fi access point for your home, you should highlight the moments when it will be optimal:
Very often on the Internet you can find questions about Wi-Fi networks. The network policies of older OS versions are different from new ones. The design of the settings windows is also different, and sometimes it can be difficult to find the familiar old tools. Setting up a Wi-Fi access point in Windows 7 has also changed. Therefore, today I will tell you about how to create a wireless connection.
In Windows 7, the developers found it necessary to protect the network. Undoubtedly, this can protect your computer from hacking, but it also causes some inconvenience. Therefore, before setting up, you need to disable this protection in order to have access to folders and files over the network. To do this, click on the network icon on the Windows workbar and select “Network and Sharing Center.”
Pic 1. Network and Sharing Center.
In the network management window, select the sharing settings settings. And change additional sharing settings.
Fig 2. Select homegroup and sharing options.
In the window that opens, disable password protection at the very bottom of the settings and save the changes.
Fig 3. Disabling password protection.
This is followed by setting up a Wi-Fi access point in Windows 7. We return to the network control center. In the left menu of this center, select: “ Wireless Network Management" and click "Add". A window should open with a choice of two types of network settings. The first is for connecting to an access point, the second is for creating an access point.
Fig 4. Connecting to a wireless network manually.
Therefore, you need to select the second: “Create a computer-to-computer network.” Click next and start setting up. Set the name of your network, for example: “MyNetwork”. Next, let's talk about security types. WEP type - transfers the encryption key to each computer, according to Windows developers, the WEP type is easy to crack. But if you are not installing a network in a corporate company or office, then there is no point in hacking you. This type is also suitable for a regular home network. WPA requires user authentication and is more secure. The last type is Open, which comes without a password. For example, choose WEP and set the password. Save the network parameters.
Fig 5. Network setup.
After this, the work point is ready! Let's check it and try to connect from another device. I used a second laptop to connect. If you have a special button for turn on Wi-Fi, then check if it is enabled. We look at the available points and connect to the previously created one.
Fig 6. SettingsWi—Fi access points inWindows 7.
In the window that opens, enter the password that you specified during setup.
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In this article we will tell you how to make a laptop a WiFi access point. We will carry out the settings on both Windows 7/10 and Mac OS.
From a laptop with a Wi-Fi adapter, you can make an access point that distributes the Internet to other devices. This is very convenient, especially if it is not possible to install a router indoors.
Turning a laptop with a Wi-Fi adapter into an access point is possible thanks to the Virtual AP function. It allows you to interact with multiple virtual adapters using the resources of only one physical device. On all modern versions of Windows (7, 8, 10), enabling and configuring Virtual AP is done in the same way.
“Sample” in the command syntax is the name of the access point being created; you can enter any word. “Key” - password used when connecting from another device, minimum 8 characters, letters and numbers. If, after entering the command, a message appears indicating that the AutoConfig service is not running, follow these steps:
To start the service when you turn on the laptop, open its properties and set the “Startup type” field to “Automatic”.
When the service is enabled, the Status column should display a status of "Running".
To connect to the point from other devices and access the Internet, you must set the sharing permission.
To connect to the Internet provided by the laptop, run a search for available points on another device. Look for the point with the name you specified on the command line. Also take the security key from the team.
Virtual AP technology has two limitations:
To view information about the created network, type “netsh wlan show hostednetwork” and press Enter.
To turn off the access point, enter "netsh wlan stop hostednetwork". To disable the Virtual AP feature, run “netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=disallow”.
If you do not want to activate and configure Virtual AP via the command line, you can use special utilities to distribute the Internet. They essentially perform the same function as command line queries, but the GUI makes the task much easier.
Pay attention to the following programs:
They all work on the same principle: you need to specify the network name, password, and also select an active Internet connection, which can be shared, that is, distributed to other devices.
On Mac OS you can also set up Internet distribution, but, unlike Windows, you will need a wired connection or a USB modem. The Wi-Fi adapter cannot function simultaneously in client and access point mode. On Windows this was solved by introducing Virtual AP technology, but on Mac OS there is no such function.
