This gives internet access to hotspot clients, however the clients are not visible over the lan because they are on a separate subnet (and Windows does not yet bridge this). The first step is to use ICS and set up a mobile hotspot (as described by Daniel). The complete answer to the question isn't simplistically that it's impossible, but ratherĪ) While Linux does this seamlessly with Hostapd, Windows cannot yet* because it does not have support for wifi AP mode, only Station mode (-Thanks Daniel)ī) Windows does provide a partial workaround: Someone seems a bit techy about my phrasing? my Wi-Fi is a 450 Mbps connection, Ethernet is a 1 Gbps, Network Bridge shows 1.4 Gbps. If you check the Network Bridge in your Network Connections, my speed usually shows the combined speed of the bridged connections.Įx. In my case, I'm bridging to my Unraid server, where I've set what IP it should use on the local network.

Connect to your Wi-Fi, if it doesn't automatically connect.

Machine likely needs a reboot in order to recognize the bridge properly.

(You can try doing both at the same time).

Create the bridge starting with the WiFi adapter.

Some guides will tell you it matters what order you add everything to the bridge in.

In my case, I have a TL-WDN4800 (my Wi-Fi card) bridged with the Intel Ethernet port on my GA-Z170X-Gaming7. Whenever my bridge breaks, it usually takes me a few hours to get it working again. It can be done, but it's not always easy/straight forward. Note2: I disabled IPv6 on 'wireless bridge' but probably unnecessary. Note1: This also works with LAN-LAN bridge

Enjoy Internet on both your 'host PC' as well as add-on device connected to host PC via Ethernet (extension of your WiFi network).

Select 'Use the following IP address' and manually fill in settings recorded from step TWO.

Double-click IPv4 in bottom box to open IPv4 Properties.

Click Properties button (might be slow to populate, be patient).

To correct this loss of Internet on 'host PC', go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections, and double-click 'Network Bridge' to open Network Bridge Status dialogue.

At this point, hosting PC will likely lose Internet especially if you connect a device on the Ethernet port.

Rt-click on highlighted area and choose 'Bridge Connections'

In Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network Connections, highlight WiFi and Ethernet (use shift click or Ctrl Click or shift arrow key).

Wi-Fi CAN be bridged to Ethernet on Windows 10.

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