- Install this plugin with
npm install -g whotspot
. - Run
hotspot setup
to create a hotspot. - Run
hotspot on
to turn hotspot on. - Run
hotspot off
to turn hotspot off. - Run
hotspot status
to check hotspot status.
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The plugin currently works in Windows 7 only.
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It uses elevate.exe to run program as Administrator.
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hotspot setup
needs to be run only first time. However you can also use this command to change hotspot name and password. -
If the tool doesn't work do this -
* In cmd type `ncpa.cpl`. This will open Control Panel. * In the network connections window, right-click on your wireless network adapter and select Properties. * In the Sharing tab of the pop-up window, enable the “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection” box. * In the dropdown present below, select the first option * If error persists try running cmd as Administrator.