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Windows 11 Hotspot CMD: How To Set It Up Step-by-Step
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Published onSeptember 26, 2024
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Setting up a Windows 11 hotspot via CMD (the Command Prompt) is a great solution when you’re without a Wi-Fi router.
Just like your smartphone, yourWindows 11 PCcan easily create a Wi-Fi hotspot. It’s a simple process, especially if you’re comfortable using theTerminalor Command Prompt tools.
I’ve provided a step-by-step setup below and alternative methods, so let’s get started!
What Is Windows 11 Hotspot CMD?
Windows 11 Hotspot CMD is a simple method that allows you to create aWi-Fi hotspotdirectly from your PC. You can use thecommand-line tool (CMD)to execute specific commands and create a hotspot with customized settings. It’s the built-in Windows Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
You might want to follow this method rather than the Windows Settings app for the following reasons:
System Requirements for Hotspot
You can use this approach if the user account and PC meet the following conditions:
How To Configure Windows 11 Hotspot via CMD
Now, let me outline below the simple commands and steps you can follow to get started:
Check Hosted Network Support
In the first step, you’ll find out if your PC supports the Hosted Network feature by running a simple command in CMD.
Enabling a Mobile Hotspot
Let’s consider that your PC’s Wi-Fi adapter has the necessary functionalities. Now, go back to the same CMD you opened earlier and enter the following command into it:
In the above script, make changes in the following code parameters:
HitEnterto execute the code.
If the device’sHosted Networkfeature is working, you’ll see the following results in the CMD console:
So far, you’ve configured thehotspot network nameorSSIDand thehotspot password.
Now, run the following command in the sameCMD interfaceto activate theWindows 11 Mobile Hotspotfeature.
After successful execution, the CMD window will show the following values:
This confirms that you’ve enabled Windows 11 hotspot CMD the right way.
Checking the Hotspot Status
You can check the status of the active Windows 11 Mobile Hotspot feature using a simple CMD command. Find below the script you must run:
When the script runs successfully, you’ll get a report of thehotspot statusin the following format:
Here’s a quick rundown on this information to help you analyze the wireless network status:
Change the Hotspot Configuration
Here are various commands you can use to customize the hotspot settings:
Type in the following command inside an administrator CMD terminal and hit Enter:
In the above command, replaceYourNetworkNamewith theSSIDyou need,YourPasswordwith apassphrase, andNumberwith a numeric value, like10for up to10 devices.
If successful, you should see this output in the terminal:
The Windows 11 Mobile Hotspot feature uses anencrypted authentication systemfor enhanced security. If you wish to change the protocol, use the following script in CMD:
The terminal will reply with the following message:
Should you need to change theWi-FiorBluetooth networksharing mode, use the following script to start Windows 11 Mobile Hotspot feature:
ReplaceWirelessModewithgfor802.11gmode ornfor802.11nmode.
You’ll get the following reply in the CMD if the activation is successful:
If the wireless network is running slow or not accepting connection requests from a new device, you can refresh it. Here’s the command you can try:
If the process is successful, you’ll see the following message in the terminal:
Stopping the Mobile Hotspot
When you need to disable the Windows 11 Mobile Hotspot service, run the following script in CMD:
The following output confirms that the service is now inactive:
Setting up a Windows 11 Hotspot Using CMD Batchfile
Do you want to enable the hotspot feature on system startup? Follow these steps:
Alternatives to Windows 11 Hotspot CMD
If you face any issues in launching a Command Prompt terminal as an administrator, follow these steps to enable the hotspot:
Summary
Now you can activate a shareable wireless network using the Windows 11 Hotspot CMD feature.
Here, you’ve also learned how to configure this function from a granular level using various commands.
If the article helped you or you know any better methods, feel free to comment below.
More about the topics:Network,WiFi Hotspot,Windows 11
Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
