To create your own wireless network, usually routers or routers are used. But to save money, you can also get by with a Wi-Fi adapter that supports the creation of a wireless access point.
Necessary
Wi-Fi adapter
Instructions
Step 1
Purchase a suitable Wi-Fi adapter. Typically, these devices are plugged into either a USB connector on a computer or a PCI slot located on the motherboard. Choose the option that's right for you.
Step 2
Connect the purchased Wi-Fi adapter to your computer. Remember that USB adapters can even be used with laptops. Install the drivers supplied with your hardware. Be sure to install the software required to configure the adapter.
Step 3
Restart your computer and run this program. Select the operating mode of the device Soft + AP (Wireless Access Point). Go to the settings of the access point parameters. Enter its SSID (Name). Select the type of security. To create a network without a password, specify the Open authentication type.
Step 4
Typically, such networks are created for cafes or offices. This will make it easier to connect new devices to the wireless hotspot. If you need to protect your network from the penetration of other users, then configure the parameters of the allowed devices.
Step 5
Turn on your laptops or netbooks. Wait for Windows to load. Now go to the Start menu and select Run. Or just press the Win and R keyboard shortcut.
Step 6
In the window that opens, enter the cmd command and press the Enter key. The command line menu will open. Type the command ipconfig / all and press the Enter key. Find the settings for your wireless adapter. Now write down the value of the line "Physical address". It will be 12 characters, separated by a hyphen.
Step 7
Repeat the same operation to determine the MAC addresses of other devices. Now open the settings menu of the connected equipment on the host computer. Add the written out MAC addresses to the whitelist. Save the settings for your wireless adapter. Turn on internet sharing for your Wi-Fi hotspot.
