Configuring as a hotspot

Notice

Unwanted access over the internet

A hotspot with an internet connection poses a security risk. Take appropriate precautions with your IT department. Adapt your infrastructure, e.g. firewall or VPN.

In this step we show you how to configure a WLAN stick as a hotspot on Windows 10 systems. The hotspot works only with an existing internet connection, which the hotspot then shares with the clients. You cannot activate a hotspot on Windows 10 systems without an internet connection.

Requirements:

Internet connection

Proceed as follows:

1. Click Start > Settings > Status > Network & Internet. The Settings window appears.

2. Click the Network and Sharing Center button.
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3. On the left, click Change adapter settings. Right-click the WLAN adapter, then click Properties.
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4. Click the Configure button and select the appropriate value for the WLAN mode on the Advanced tab. The value depends on your network environment and the desired transfer rate.
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5. Click Mobile hotspot under Start > Settings. Under Edit, change the SSID and WLAN key of the network.
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6. Activate the hotspot with the button Share my Internet connection with other devices.

You have successfully activated the hotspot and can now connect clients to this hotspot. All devices are listed under Devices connected.