Wi-Fi is the most popular network among PC users today. Such networks have a huge number of advantages, but how to make a Wi-Fi hotspot on Windows XP in order to have unlimited access to the network?
Wi-Fi is one of the most popular ways to access the network. Wi-Fi has many different advantages, but most importantly, the user does not have to deal with wires. A distinctive advantage is also the fact that several devices can be connected to one network at the same time. To do this, you need to create an access point.
First of all, you need to make sure that the device on which the access point will be created has a built-in Wi-Fi adapter. Today, such adapters are found in all modern laptops, but not all tablets or phones. Depending on this, you need to make sure in advance that the devices can connect to the Wi-Fi network. A Wi-Fi access point can be made without a router, but a device with a Wi-Fi adapter is required.
Start creating a Wi-Fi hotspot
The first step in creating a Wi-Fi access point is as follows - you need to go to the "Network Connections" folder ("Network Connections" are located in the "Control Panel") and then double-click on the "Wireless Network Connection" icon. Then you can turn on Wi-Fi on your computer. After that, you need to call the context menu by right-clicking on the "Wireless network connection" icon. In the context menu, select Properties and in the window that appears, go to the "Wireless networks" tab. On this tab, you need to find the "Use Windows to configure networks" field and put a check mark, after which you need to click "Add".
The next step is to enter data in the appropriate fields. The first step is to write down the name of the network, authentication must be open, and where data encryption is indicated, it must be indicated that it is carried out using WEP. The network key (must be between 5 and 13 characters) is also entered independently. The key index is necessarily equal to 1. Then you need to find the "Connect if not broadcasting" field and check the box. In the field "the key is provided automatically" the check mark is removed.
The last steps
As a result, there is an open "Wireless Network Connections" window and a "Properties" tab. You need to find the "General" tab, where there is an item "Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)". At this point, you need to go to the properties and find the "Use the following IP address" field. Be sure to check the box next to this item. After it is delivered, you need to register:
• IP address - 192.168.0.1;
• Subnet mask - 255.255.255.0;
• The preferred DNS server is 192.168.0.1.
After everything is done and if the entered data are correct, the Wi-Fi access point on Windows XP can be used.
