In order to start using it, simply run the executable file - HostedNetworkStarter.exeĪfter running HostedNetworkStarter, the 'Hosted Network Options' window is opened, allowing you to choose the desired configuration of your Wifi hotspot. HostedNetworkStarter doesn't require any installation process or additional DLL files. In previous version, HostedNetworkStarter failed to start the wifi hotspot if Windows hosted network was disabled.

Fixed issue: When Windows hosted network is disabled, HostedNetworkStarter now automatically enable it.

HostedNetworkStarter now displays an error message when typing a network key shorter than 8 characters (The hosted network feature of Windows fails to start if the network key is too short).

Added /cfg command-line option to start HostedNetworkStarter with the specified configuration file.

Added /Start command-line option to start the hosted network instantly without displaying the settings window.Added 'Save Configuration To File' and 'Load Configuration From File' options.HostedNetworkStarter.exe /NetworkSSID 'MyNetwork' /NetworkKey 'fh78fh8f#' You can use any variable inside HostedNetworkStarter.cfg as a command-line parameter in order to change the settings of HostedNetworkStarter,.Some people reported that this crash started to appear after installing Windows 10 Anniversary Update. It's unclear whether this crash occurs because HostedNetworkStarter does something wrong or it's some kind of bug in ICS component of Windows 10. HostedNetworkStarter requests to disable previous ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) settings in order to set ICS for the hosted network. The crash occurs inside hnetcfg.dll while hnetcfg.dll Crash - On some Windows 10 systems, HostedNetworkStarter crashes when trying to start the hosted network.Wireless network adapter that supports Wifi hosted network.(In older versions of Windows, there is no support for Wifi hosted network) Any version of Windows, starting from Windows 7 and up to Windows 10, 32-bit or 64-bit systems.With the wifi hotspot created by this tool, you can allow any device with wifi support to access the network and the Internet connection available in your computer. HostedNetworkStarter is a simple tool for Windows 7 and later that allows you to easily create a wifi hotspot with your wireless network adapter, using the Wifi hosted network feature of Windows operating system.

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