Android phone is one of the most favorite smartphones not only because it's more affordable than iOS or other smartphones but because of it's amazing built in features that can beat any expensive smartphones out there. Previously, I have written about how to create a WiFi hostpot on Windows 7/8 computer without using any software, so now, what this article is going to show you is how will you able to create a WiFi hotspot using your favorite android phones and how will you be able to share your internet connection with it.

What we need for this tutorial is an android phone and another android phone or devices which is WiFi capable just to test if created our network is working. In android term, we term WiFi hotspot as WiFi tethering, this is how we will gonna it.

Create a WiFi Hotspot using Android Phone

First, you must have a working internet connection, connect your android phone's data connection to be used as the source of your internet connection. To do that, go to Settings > Mobile Networks > Data Connection. A signal type should appear (H, 3G, LTE, E) above your signal icon on status.

Now to create a WiFi hotspot, go to Settings > Tethering and Portable Hotspot and set your hotspot configurations, Network SSID is your WiFi name, Security is for security type (you can set none so it will not require for password) and Password for your WiFi password then hit OK if you're done. If you're done setting up, mark Portable Wi-Fi hotspot check to turn it on then you're good to go.

To connect your other devices, simply turn your WiFi on and find the WiFi name that corresponds your config, connect to it, enter the password and you're done.

I decided to share this because like me, I'm sure you have encountered the same situation that you wanted to connect all your devices to the internet but the problem is only your Laptop or your PC has the internet connection. I'm sure you have thought of sharing your connection but you don't know how, so here is an article which you could use to guide you how to create a WiFi hotspot on your windows 7/8 computer without using any 3rd party apps or software.

There will be two methods to setup or Create a WiFi Hotspot on Windows 7/8 without any Software, first is by using netsh method in command prompt and second is by using Ad hoc network.

Create a WiFi Hotspot on Windows 7/8 without any Software

Using Netsh in Command Prompt

1. Open command prompt by searching it, search for "cmd" or "command prompt"

2. Type this command in the command prompt:

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=hostpotname key=hotspotpassword

3. If the "hostednetwork" has been successfully set up, then proceed on starting the WiFi hotspot by typing:

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

*** Make sure you're not using your WiFi when creating hotspot else it won't start. ***

4. To stop WiFi hotspot, type:

netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

Using Ad Hoc Network

1. Open Network and Sharing Center from Control Panel > Network and Internet. Click Manage Wireless Networks and click Add.

2. Continue setting up Ad Hoc Network by clicking Next.
3. Configure your WiFi Hotspot. Enter your desired WiFi name, password, and security type then click Next. You may save the network if you want this settings to be used in future.

4. Wait for the configuration to be completed then close it. Check on your WiFi status if the hotspot has been set.

5. Done!

Enjoy connecting your other devices.