Laptop hotspot not working
4.5
The laptop's "Mobile Hotspot" feature fails to start or share internet.
Symptoms
- "We can't set up mobile hotspot"
- Devices can't connect
- No internet on shared device
Possible Causes
- Ethernet/WiFi conflict
- Driver doesn't support hosted networks
- Firewall block
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Check "Hosted Network Support"
Run "netsh wlan show drivers" and look for "Hosted network supported: Yes".
2
Update WiFi Driver
Ensure the driver supports the latest Windows hotspot protocols.
3
Disable 5GHz Sharing
Try sharing over 2.4GHz only.
When to See a Technician
If you are connected to WiFi, you can't always share that same WiFi as a hotspot.
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