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Alternatively, you can select Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center.
Step 2: In the Network and Sharing Center window, choose Set up a new connection or network.
Step 3: The Set Up a Connection or Network dialog box appears, select Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network and click Next.
Continue by selecting Next.
Step 4: Setting up the Wifi network.
Network Alias: Give your network a catchy name.
Security Mode: Choose the level of security for your Wifi. If you opt for WEP, set a password. If you choose No authentication (Open), no password is required.
Password: Set a password if you select WEP (password length should be 5 or 13 characters).
Click on the checkbox labeled Save this network to store the Wifi network and then select Next.
Step 5: After setting up the Wifi, if you see a dialog box like the one in the image below, proceed to Step 6.
If the dialog box includes the option Turn on Internet connection sharing, simply click on it to enable Wifi usage.
Step 6: Go back to Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings.
Hold down Ctrl and select both Local Area Connection and Wireless Network Connection, right-click, and choose Bridge Connections.
Once the Network Bridge is created, select Connect to broadcast Wifi.
By following these simple steps, you can turn your laptop into a Wifi hotspot without the need for any additional supporting software. With just these easy steps, you can comfortably share your network with other laptops.
