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How to Create a Windows 11 Wi-Fi 6 Hotspot
Not all Wi-Fi 6 adapters work on the 6 GHz band
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Published onSeptember 19, 2024
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Creating a Wi-Fi 6 hotspot on Windows 11 allows you to share your internet connection with other devices using the latest Wi-Fi technology. Right from the start, you should know that not all Wi-Fi 6 adapters support the 6 GHz band. Check the product specifications to make sure it has that feature.
How do I create a Wi-Fi 6 hotspot on Windows 11?
1. Ensure that your device supports Wi-Fi 6 and the adapter has the correct driver
First, you have to ensure your device has a Wi-Fi 6 compatible network adapter. You can check this in the device specifications or by looking up the model number online.
It’s also important that your adapter features the latest compatible driver to unlock its full capabilities. For that, open Device Manager (pressWin+Xand select Device Manager).
Find your network adapter underNetwork adapters. Right-click on it and selectUpdate driver. ChooseSearch automatically for driversand follow the prompts. You should also install the latest Windows updates or go directly to the manufacturer’s website and download the latest Windows 11 driver for your adapter.
2. Set up the mobile hotspot
You should also be aware that some Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax adapters use the 5 GHz and don’t feature the 6 GHz band. To access the 6GHz band, make sure that the adapter is Wi-Fi 6e.
3. Verify the Wi-Fi 6 connection
By following these steps, you should be able to create a Wi-Fi 6 hotspot on your Windows 11 device and share your internet connection with other devices.
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Claudiu Andone
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His abrupt interest in computers started when he saw the first Home Computer as a kid. However, his passion for Windows and everything related became obvious when he became a sys admin in a computer science high school.
With 14 years of experience in writing about everything there is to know about science and technology, Claudiu also likes rock music, chilling in the garden, and Star Wars. May the force be with you, always!
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Claudiu Andone
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Oldtimer in the tech and science press, with 14 years of experience in writing on everything there is to know about science, technology, and Microsoft
