How Do You Turn Your PC Into a Router?

Connect your PC to the internet using your primary ethernet or Wi-Fi card.

grab the Windows Start menu, pop in “options” and select theSettingsapp.

Open on Windows settings

In the prefs window, selectNetwork & Internet.

SelectMobile hotspotfrom the left navigation pane.

This will open options to enable a Wi-Fi hotspot from your system.

Network & Internet in Windows Settings

In this window, unlock the toggle switch underShare my internet connection with other devices.

verify the dropdown box underShare my internet connection fromhas the correct adapter selected.

If your internet connection is from your Ethernet adapter, you should see it listed here.

Mobile hotspot on Windows 10

Typically your setup will have only one internet source, so there should be only one item listed here.

Finally, select theEditbutton to customize the security for your Wi-Fi hotspot.

Once you’ve made your selections, clickSave.

Share my internet connection toggled to On

You should see the Wi-Fi web connection name you created with your new hotspot.

TapConnectto connect to that web connection.

Can You Turn Any Computer Into a Router?

Screenshot of mobile hotspot password

you’re free to turn your setup into a router if you have twonetwork cardsavailable on the rig.

You’ll need at leastan ethernet adapteror a Wi-Fi adapter for your gear’s internet source.

However, to create a wireless hotspot like a router, you’ll need a second Wi-Fi adapter.

Selecting hotspot and connecting on Android

confirm your machine has a good internet connection via an ethernet or Wi-Fi adapter.

It’s also possible toshare your Mac internet connection with other devices as well.

First,download and load the Airport Utility tool for Windows.