Mobile hotspot (access point) does not work in Windows 10. No Wi-Fi distribution

15.09.2021

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The latest versions of the Windows 10 operating system provide a Mobile Hotspot option. This is a special function that allows you to configure the distribution of the Internet from one device to another via wireless Wi-Fi technology. But many users are increasingly complaining about unstable operation of the hotspot, errors in access point settings, etc. And all these problems arose after the release of subsequent updated versions of the “ten”. That's when this option first appeared. The pre-installed hotspot did not work on its own, but it also canceled other methods of setting up and distributing the Internet. For example, in some updated versions it was impossible to configure distribution using the traditional method - using the cmd.exe service.

Users for whom the method worked before the new feature appeared began to complain about many problems.

Common problems with the Mobile Hotspot feature:

Access point configured using the system option does not find a connected and stable network. Settings cannot be made if the device is connected via Ethernet (high speed connection). Or the settings are correct, but the number with password and login cannot be dialed. You did the right thing, but in the new function window you see an error notification. However, it states that there is no connection via wireless, Wi-Fi, network, high-speed Internet technology or mobile Internet.
You have configured your wireless router using an access point or cmd.exe service, but when you try to connect a smartphone, tablet, etc. gives startup error. The error may appear quickly or after a long time. The device cannot connect to the network distributor (desktop computer or laptop): it cannot obtain an address or pass authorization. And after lengthy attempts it returns a connection error.
You configured it correctly, were able to launch the base station via the command line or hot spot, and even connected your smartphone wirelessly. But when you try to access any resource, it appears notification about not connected network.
The system was updated automatically or you downloaded the new version yourself and were faced with the fact that your device stopped distributing the Internet. And it is impossible to reconnect as before, via the command line. The network hosted on this computer/laptop will not start. The operation cannot be performed due to a device mismatch (it is not in the required state).
It is not possible to configure a hot spot if your connection uses when connecting 3G/4G modem via USB protocol.

These are the main errors you may encounter in the new version of Win 10 when you try to configure an access point using the mobile hot spot function preinstalled in the system. To date, there is still no really existing option that could correct all of the above problems. But there are separate solutions that are applicable to the situation with setting up an access point and distributing Wi-Fi Internet to one or more devices.

Mobile hotspot Doesn't turn on with high speed connection(dialer, PPPoE, VPN)

For an unknown reason, the Mobile Hotspot function does not work with a high-speed connection (to connect to the Internet, you must log in by entering your username and password). In this case, the laptop or computer is connected, the connection is stable, but when you try to distribute the Internet, a notification appears that no connection via wireless, Wi-Fi, network with this high-speed Internet. Based on this, the conclusion suggests itself: a new feature of the latest version of the operating system from Microsoft has problems with connecting via the PPPoE network protocol, since the Ethernet adapter is not involved and assigns this connection to an unidentified network.

The message looks like this:

Microsoft system developers do not directly observe the problem, and provide standard solutions to countless questions. Or rather, most likely, the problem is clear, but it’s just not possible to solve it yet. In our opinion, it's all about the network adapter. When you try to connect via a mobile hotspot, it is not recognized by the function preinstalled in the system. And if so, then the issue of its visibility should be addressed directly by the operating system programmers. And, therefore, there cannot be ready-made, real options using this distribution function. Most likely, the function will be fixed in the next OS updates. But you can always find a way out, and we offer the following:

Solution: Try setting up a network access point using the command line (cmd.exe), more on that in the article. If the commands do not help, you can resort to other options. Below we will talk about possible solutions when the cmd.exe service does not start the access point.

There are also software launch options. You can use one of the most reliable and effective utilities (for example, the program) and try using it to distribute the Internet on the latest version of “tens”.

Devices connect, but the Internet works when you enable Wi-Fi sharing mode in Windows 10

This is a very common problem that any user can encounter, but it most often happens when connecting through the command line, while the Mobile Hotspot feature handles all the settings automatically. If your device is connected to the created access point, but the network is not working, then perhaps it’s all about sharing. Look at the settings and restart the Internet, more on this in the article.

If you still cannot find a solution, perhaps the options below will help you.

Distribution mode is enabled, but devices do not connect (no Internet)

If, with a correctly configured access point, there is no connection to other devices (long authorization, obtaining an address and other problems). A large number of users face this problem, but there is no single solution. We will describe probable and working solutions in more detail in the next article.

In this case, you can try disabling blocking antivirus programs, turning off the firewall (set neutral parameters) or checking the IP address settings by setting the automatic mode.

Wi-Fi access point cannot be configured in Windows 10 after update

And this error affected a large number of users. However, both the mobile hotspot and the activation of distribution via the command line over a wireless network do not work. Even those who easily distributed the Internet via the command line before the advent of the pre-installed mobile hot spot function encountered it. When you try to execute a command, the service notifies you of the following problem: the operation cannot be performed due to a mismatch of hardware and device settings.

This can mean one thing: the wireless adapter does not have drivers or the versions installed on the device are outdated. We described this in detail in the article. Reinstall the drivers, remove them and download them from the official resource, and be sure to restart your computer.

If you have not yet used one of the connection methods, then try another (in the article)

Distribution cannot be configured when connecting to the Internet via a 3G/4G modem

If your laptop/computer is connected via a modem via USB technology (cellular operators) using the programs included with this equipment, then most likely you will encounter errors when turning on the distribution. The Mobile Hotspot function most likely will not see this modem and this connection. But this problem can be solved.

Solution

The Internet through this modem can also be started using software methods of the Windows 10 system itself, using only the driver included in the kit (when connecting the modem to the computer, use Windows’ offer to install drivers from the specified location). In this case, by clicking on the network connections icon, the tab “ Cellular«.