How to create a Wifi Hotspot on your Ubuntu Desktop

This is tutorial on how to create a free wifi hotspot on your Ubuntu Desktop. You can create a wifi hotspot on any Ubuntu Desktop using this method. You can either watch the video below for creating a free wifi hotspot.

Or

 Follow these steps:

First Click on the settings button on rightmost corner.
And select System Settings.

Then Select Network.

Now select Wireless and then Select "Use as HotSpot" .

Click on Turn On.

Now you have successfully created created your Wifi Hotspot.

Your Network Name and Security Key will be available on the screen

Note: You Can Only share Internet from Non-Wireless networks.


If your wifi Hotspot Network is not detectable by your device. Then Watch the tutorial below to create a hotspot that is detectable by all devices.

 Or

Follow these steps:

Click On The Wireless Button On the Top Panel Of the Screen And Select "Create New Wifi Network".


Type the Network Name and Password for your Wifi Network.

Select WPA & WPA2 Personal from the drop down menu of Wifi Security to make the wifi network detectable to almost all devices.

Click on Create to create the Wifi Network.

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