To begin with, if it has not already been done, plug in an ethernet cable into your PC's Ethernet port. This step will walk you through the process of creating a wireless hotspot using a pre-existing wired (ethernet) internet connection.
This step will guide you through configuring your newly set-up Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter. Anyway enough information, lets get to the instructable. Thankfully due to virtualisation, you can "split" your NIC into "two" hardware and while one is connected to the internet, the other can be sharing this internet connection with your other WiFi capable devices. This lack of multiple Network Interface Cards makes it impossible for a user to have an internet connection whilst sharing a hotspot.
Most laptops only have one NIC (Network Interface Card).
There are multiple types of NIC cards that connect to different technologys such as Ethernet or Wireless. A Network Interface Card is a card used by your computer or laptop to communicate over a network. If you wanted to connect an Ipad or similar device, you would need to either set up your own router (and come on, how many of you honestly can say they would bring a router with you on business trips?) OR you could follow this guide and setup your own wireless access point, thereby making the connection available to any WiFi capable device. Some of you may now be wondering "Why would I want to set up a wireless hotspot when my laptop is already connected to the internet?" OK just imagine this situation: Just say you were staying at a hotel on a business trip and the hotel offered free internet access via ethernet (not wireless). You will need a pre-existing wired (ethernet) internet connection to set up the wireless hotspot. In this Instructable I will be showing you how to set up your own wireless access point using Windows 7's "Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter". Hello This is my first Instructable so all constructive critiscm is welcome.
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