Windows 10: sharing internet via USB wifi device in Windows 10

I have 2 Wi-fi adapters.One is the default Wifi adapter which is on the laptop which is present on all laptops,and then I have another wifi adapter which is a USB wifi adapter.


I want to share my wifi internet connection to other mobile phones via this laptop. My onboard Wifi adapter does not have the ability to create a hosted network the output of

(run this command as admin if you are on a normal cmd (Windows+R) then type

powershell "Start-Process cmd -Verb RunAs" admin command prompt will open)

cmd>netsh wlan show drivers

for onboard wireless chipset is


Interface name: Wi-Fi

Driver : Realtek RTL8723DE 802.11b/g/n PCIe Adapter
Vendor : Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Provider : Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Date : 03-05-2019
Version : 2024.0.8.107
INF file : oem54.inf
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11n 802.11g 802.11b
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes
Hosted network supported : No

Hosted network support: No is there that means this can not be used to create a virtual access point.

As mentioned on the link here

https://www.wikihow.com/Enable-a-Virtual-WiFi-in-Windows


Now I have a USB wifi card of DLink

and output of netsh wlan show drivers for USB Dlink wireless chipset is


Interface name: Wi-Fi 2

Driver : D-Link DWA-131 Wireless N Nano USB Adapter(rev.E)
Vendor : D-Link Corporation
Provider : D-Link Corporation
Date : 25-09-2015
Version : 1030.2.731.2015
INF file : oem40.inf
Type : Native Wi-Fi Driver
Radio types supported : 802.11n 802.11g 802.11b
FIPS 140-2 mode supported : No
802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : No
Hosted network supported : Yes


So I can create a wifi hotspot on this USB Wifi device via the steps explained here

https://www.wikihow.com/Enable-a-Virtual-WiFi-in-Windows


check if your wifi card supports creating a wireless network

netsh wlan show drivers

if Hosted Network Support is yes then

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=mynetwork key=yourkey

start the hotspot netsh wlan start hostednetwork

netsh wlan stop hostednetwork



Now the problem is I have 2 wifi adapters. So how do I run this command on USB wifi device

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=mynetwork key=mykey


the problem is I do not know or rather say in the command it is not mentioned which Wifi interface to select to create a hotspot.


By default if I run the command (as admin)


C:\WINDOWS\system32>netsh wlan start hostednetwork

The hosted network couldn't be started.

The group or resource is not in the correct state to perform the requested operation.


This is trying to start hostednetwork on on board Wifi Realtek where as I want the hostednetwork to be on USB wifi.

So how can I achieve this?


Ok I got the method now when I posted the question I was not clear I am letting this information stay as it is so that it may help someone else

the answer here

has helped

https://superuser.com/a/1167059/


netsh interface set interface name="Wi-Fi" admin=disabled

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Your_SSID key=Your_Passphrase

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

netsh interface set interface name="Wi-Fi" admin=enabled


so I was able to start a hosted network (wifi hotspot on USB wifi) but I could not share the internet connection.

I got following error




To enable Internet Connection Sharing a connection must be selected for the private network.Please select a connection from the list of available connections.



Now how do I get rid of this error as mentioned in screenshot and share my internet connection on my wifi hotpsot that I created on USB Wifi adapter.


edit 3

Ok I was able to figure out in the screenshot itself I had the option to select a private connection




Now when I Select Wi-Fi 2 from the drop down

then my internet connectivity is gone from the USB wifi device. The USB wifi device is disconnected from the network.

See the screenshot in this Wifi-2 is showing unidentified network. So how do I keep wifi2 connected to the wireless access point.

This is happening always when I switch on the virtual wifi connection then actual USB wifi connection disconnects.


So how can I get rid of this error.

:)

 

Unable to share internet connection"Internet Connection Sharing is currently enabled for connection 'tunnel_32769'

Hello Graham,

We regret the inconvenience and we also appreciate the time and effort you have put in to resolve the issue. Let me assist you.

Before we proceed further, let us know a few more details on the below questions.

• 
  What is the make and model of the laptop you are using?
  
• 
  Did you make any changes to the computer prior to the issue? Is it an abrupt issue?
  
• 
  Did you verify if the Internet connection Services is running?
  
• 
  Are you normally connect to internet even when the network sharing fails?
  
• 
  Do have any System Restore point set in Windows prior to the issue?
  

We also need which of the following cases of network sharing applies to your case:

1. One laptop using its Ethernet connection for Internet access and its WiFi adapter to broadcast.

2. One laptop that is connected to the Internet through a mobile USB modem and broadcasts the wireless network through its WiFi adapter.

As an initial recommendation, I suggest you to check if the following steps help to resolve the issue.

Step-1. Disable wi-fi adapter.

Step-2. Enable it again.

Step-3. Create wi-fi hot spot again.

Step-4. Now share network connection from where internet is connected to wi-fi hotspot adapter.

Write to us with the updated status and the required information related to Internet connection Sharing in Windows, for us to be able to assist you further.

Thank You.

 

Windows 10 USB boot

Hi there, am not a windows 10 expert. I have a pc in the bedroom on windows 10, I messed up the bootloader trying to fix the xp on that system.

System wont boot, trying to repair via win 10 usb installer.

Downloaded the media creation tool to install windows 10 installer on usb stick. Not compatible with a host of usb sticks I have. Tried the usb sticks that others use, but I think they use rufus; as the media creation tool by win 10 does not detect the usb stick.

So quick question, the win10 machine i am trying to repair the bootloader is a win7 upgraded to win10.
If i were to use the usb win10 installer to "repair installation" does the version of the iso downloaded via the media creation tool matter?

There is three options:
Windows 10
Windows 10 Home
Windows 10 N

Also is there a step by step instead of using rufus as I want to try an alternative method of creating a usb win 10 installer. Preferably with more compatibility.

System is a asus sabertooth 990 (r2?) with AMD phenom X 6.

Also is there any other software I can load onto the usb that can repair the bootloader easily?
That would be the ideal alternative. Thanks

 

USB Wireless adapter not connecting to Wifi

Hello

I am having trouble making my new USB Wifi Adapter to work. The drivers are working fine but the issue is it is not connecting to wifi.

1. I am using Windows 10
2. The adapter which I am trying to work is Alfa AWUS036NHA 150Mbps
3. I have also one USB mini wifi adapter attached to my other USB through which I am currently using internet

From the above screenshot, the Wi-Fi 2 is which I am trying to connect. When I right-click on Wi-Fi 2 and click on Connect/Disconnect, It shows the already connected Wifi through USB mini adapter.

When I Disable WiFi and try to connect through WiFi 2 then it shows an error "Change settings, such as making a connection metered"

The device utility does not show any Wifi available connections though there are 2-3 wifi connection is there.








any idea how can I make connect to internet using my new Alfa AWUS036NHA 150Mbps Wireless USB Adaptor - Wi Fi 2 on Windows 10 ?