How to Use the Mobile Hotspot Feature on Windows

– Users can share Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular data (if the device has cellular capabilities).

– Supported OSs: Windows 10 and 11

– Hardware Needs: Wi-Fi adapter


Step-1. Open Settings:

(1) Go to Start → Settings → Network & Internet.

(2) Select Mobile Hotspot


Step-2. Mobile hotspot configuration

(1) Share my internet connection from [Ethernet]

(2) Share over [Wi-Fi]

(3) Properties > Click [Edit]

– Name: (create your Wi-Fi Name) e.g. WorldNet-WiFi

– Password: (create your password) e.g. wn1234567

– Band: Any available (note that you can choose either 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz)

(4) Mobile hotspot: On (blue)


Step-3. Check the Wi-Fi connection on your device (mobile)

Note that the Mobile Hotspot feature works with both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections.