Create hotspot without password

Question

Is it possible to create hotspot without the password?

I already tried to create it by netsh command and in settings, but I always must enter any password.

Solution

• Open command prompt (in Admin mode)
• netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=anything key=
• netsh wlan start hostednetwork
• Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center
• Right Click Connection > Properties > Sharing > Allow other users to connect

This should get you where you need to go :)

With the key attribute in step 2 - leave it blank.

It goes without saying that there are considerable risks with leaving a blank password - anyone can connect and do anything on your connection - including try to break into your PC. That said, your question was very specific - so I'll skip the lecture on security and assume you've thought this through and definitely want to take this risk and accept the possible consequences.

Enjoy!

Comments

[Kinnectus]

Edit the answer to include a pre-requisite check to ensure the wireless adapter is capable of being used as a hosted network: netsh wlan show drivers - Hosted network supported property.

[Kamikaze]

Yes my wireless adapter is supporting hosted network, but every time when I'm creating it (with blank key parameter too), my new hotspot is locked by some password..