- Step 1:Before you begin the steps to turn your Windows 10 computer into a Wi-Fi hotspot, update it to the latest version.
- Step 2:Make sure that you have connected the computer properly to the local wireless network.
- Step 3:Open the Settings window by pressing the Windows + I shortcut keys.
- Step 4:Alternatively, click the Windows logo at the bottom-left corner of the screen and click the Settings icon to open Windows Settings.
- Step 5:On the Windows Settings screen, click on Network & Internet.
- Step 6:Navigate to the left-side panel and click the Mobile hotspot tab.
- Step 7:On the Mobile hotspot screen, toggle on the Share my Internet connection with other devices button.
- Step 8:If you wish to change the default network name and password, click the Edit button.
- Step 9:In the Edit network info window, enter your network name in the Network name field.
- Step 10:Enter a password in the Network password field.
- Step 11:Click the Save button and save the configured settings.
- Step 12:Now, you can connect any Wi-Fi device to the Windows 10 computer’s Wi-Fi hotspot.
- Step 13:Follow these steps on how to use a computer as a wireless router.