Computers connected to a worldwide network with a provider cable, slowly go into the past. After all, not even the most modern house inhabits many devices from which you can use the Internet. The convenience of the Wi-Fi access point (compared to the "wire" connector) is difficult to underestimate. And today we will learn to customize it yourself.

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Setting the access point under Windows 7 and 8

It is worth noting that the access point and the router are different things that perform different functions (although they can look like). The first device is a "extension", which accepts and transmitting the signal further, for example, equipment that cannot reach the network without a "point". Therefore, that the machine or mobile device receives the signal, the Wi-Fi module (built-in or external) will be required.

Usually, its connection does not require any additional manipulations, except for connecting to the desired connector. However, it is necessary to make sure that your devices do not require any drivers or utilities for full-fledged work. Further:

• we start the console on behalf of the administrator - for this, with the search for the "Start" menu, we write a CMD, click on the right button right-click and select the item corresponding to the task;
• in the window that appears, write the Netsh Wlan Show Drivers command, click ENTER;
• next, enter the command, Netsh WLAN Set HostedNetwork Mode \u003d ALLOW SSID \u003d NAME KEY \u003d ALLOW SSID \u003d NAME KEY \u003d PASSWORD, where we substitute the name and password of the network instead of variables;
• we recruit another command - Netsh Wlan Start HostedNetwork, thereby starting the transfer "by air";
• now go to the "Network Management Center" to specify the settings necessary for our adapter;
• finding them, move to the "Access" tab;
• here I celebrate a dawkey "Allow other network users to use the connection", as well as select the virtual router created earlier (command).

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How to set up an android smartphone as a WiFi access point?

If you are in a place where there is no wireless Internet, it is quite realistic to distribute it to a computer or laptop from a smartphone or tablet. In order to do this, the device must meet two minimum requirements - have a WiFi and GSM / 3G module. This "pleasure" can afford almost all modern (and not very) smartphones. As a pinch, you will be able to connect a USB modem to the mobile. To create an access point with built-in android functions:

• from the "settings" go to the "network";
• select the "General modem" point -\u003e "Access point";
• tabay "Create", set the network name;
• we establish the protection type - WPA2 PSK;
• we recruit a fairly reliable password;
• indicate the number of users that can connect;
• we return back and drag the slider to the right, activating this network;
• to enable data transfer, go to "Parameters" -\u003e "Wireless Networks" -\u003e "Mobile Data" (In earlier versions, the sequence may differ).

If everything is done correctly, a new icon will appear in the notifications panel. Access point can be created using applications, such as Osmino or MyPublicWiFi. Remember - the antivirus can block the operation of some programs and connections, check this feature if it is not possible to create an access point.

Now remote devices will be able to see the "extended" WiFi network with the name you asked. To connect, simply select it from the list and enter the password. Some programs, such as Virtual Router for Windows, make the same work in automatic mode - you will not need to remember commands or enter them. Running the Internet from the smartphone, it should be remembered that this is a rather energy-intensive process that quickly discharges the battery.