Sharing your PC or laptop WiFi internet to a phone is the fastest way to get mobile internet without using mobile data. Windows has a built-in Mobile Hotspot feature that lets you wirelessly share your laptop’s WiFi connection with Android and iPhone. This guide shows the exact steps for Windows 11 and Windows 10, along with fixes if your phone connects but has no internet.
Requirements Before You Start
Laptop or PC with working WiFi internet
Windows 10 or Windows 11
Mobile Hotspot supported WiFi adapter
Phone WiFi turned ON
Method 1 – Turn ON Mobile Hotspot in Windows 11
Open Settings
Go to Network & Internet
Open Mobile Hotspot
Set Share my internet connection from → WiFi
Turn Mobile Hotspot → ON
Click Edit
Set Network name and Password
Keep Network band → 2.4 GHz for best compatibility
Method 2 – Turn ON Mobile Hotspot in Windows 10
Open Settings
Go to Network & Internet
Click Mobile Hotspot
Select Share my internet from → WiFi
Turn Mobile Hotspot → ON
Note the Hotspot name and Password
How to Connect Android Phone to Laptop WiFi
Open Settings on Android
Tap WiFi
Select your Laptop Hotspot Name
Enter Password
Tap Connect
Status should show Connected, Internet available
How to Connect iPhone to Laptop WiFi
Open Settings
Tap Wi-Fi
Select your Laptop Hotspot Name
Enter Password
Tap Join
You will see the WiFi icon at the top → Internet working
Method 3 – Share Ethernet Internet to Phone (If Laptop Using LAN)
Connect LAN cable to laptop
Ensure internet is working
Open Mobile Hotspot settings
Set Share my internet from → Ethernet
Turn Mobile Hotspot → ON
Connect Android or iPhone using WiFi steps above
Common Problems & Fixes
Phone connected but no internet
Turn Mobile Hotspot OFF → ON again
Disable VPN on laptop
Run Windows Network Troubleshooter
Phone not detecting hotspot
Change Network band → 2.4 GHz
Restart laptop WiFi
Forget network on phone and reconnect
Hotspot option not available
Press Windows key
Type cmd → Run as administrator
Type: netsh wlan show drivers
Check Hosted network supported → Yes
If No → update WiFi driver
Slow speed on phone
Keep phone near laptop
Turn OFF other connected devices
Use 5 GHz band if both devices support it
Security Tips
Always use a strong hotspot password
Turn OFF hotspot when not in use
Avoid sharing on public laptops
Conclusion
Using Windows Mobile Hotspot is the easiest and fastest way to wirelessly share PC or laptop WiFi internet to Android and iPhone. It works without any third-party app and takes less than one minute to set up. If you face connection or no-internet issues, changing the hotspot band to 2.4 GHz and restarting the hotspot fixes most problems.
FAQ
Does this work on Windows 11 and Windows 10
Yes, Mobile Hotspot is available on both
Can I share WiFi without internet on laptop
No, laptop must have active internet
Why does iPhone connect but show no internet
Usually fixed by turning hotspot OFF and ON or changing band to 2.4 GHz
Can multiple phones connect to one laptop hotspot
Yes, but speed will be shared between devices
