In practice, any laptop or desktop computer equipped with Windows 11 has at least one Internet connection, which, if active, can be shared with other devices with support for wireless connections that are nearby.
Such is the case of our mobile terminals, computers or tablets, among other Wi-Fi-enabled equipment.
This Windows 11 internet sharing capability is not turned on by default. To be able to enable it, you only have to perform a few short steps in the Windows configuration. We show you how to do it.
How to share the Internet in Windows 11
Press the Windows + I keys at the same time to enter the Windows 11 settings.
Next, go to the side panel and click on Network and Internet. In the window that opens, click the Mobile hotspot option.
Now, slide the button for the Mobile hotspot option to the On position.
Under Share my Internet connection from, choose between Ethernet or Wi-Fi, depending on the type of Internet connection active on your computer. Also, under Share over, select Wi-Fi.
In the Network Properties section you can see the name assigned to the area with Wi-Fi coverage that works from your Windows 11 computer and the network password.
How to connect from a mobile phone to the Wi-Fi zone of your PC
To connect from an Android phone to your PC’s Wi-Fi hotspot, follow these steps.
First, go to Settings > Connections (or Wireless & networks).
Make sure to activate the Wi-Fi function and tap on this option. Next, locate your PC’s Wi-Fi zone from the list of available networks, select it and type the password.
When it’s an iPhone, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. In Networks, click on the name of the Wi-Fi zone on your PC and then type the password.