10 April 2011

How to convert your Laptop into Wireless HotSpot?


This article will help you to convert your Windows XP and vista based Laptop in a Wireless HotSpot. One you setup your laptop as HOtSpot then you do not need a router, switch, hub, etc...to form a network, in fact other laptops and PC's can connect or access the internet through this newly created HotSpot.

What do I need to setup a HotSpot?

1. Active cable Internet
2. Laptop
3. wifi on Laptop
4. wired net connection

Once you have all the above things mentioned, you are all set to follow the steps:

How to setup HotSpot on Windows vista:

1. Go to Control panal
2. click on Network and Sharing center
3. Under Tasks choose “Setup New Connection”
4. Wireless “Ad-hoc network”
5. Now type in a “Network Name”
6. Choose “WEP” password if you don’t want to share the connection with the entire world
7.Click “Internet connection sharing”
8. Done!