Free WiFi Hotspot 8.1.0 for Windows

Free WiFi Hotspot for Windows 11 and Windows 10

A free online hotspot for your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC. Share your internet with phones, tablets, and other nearby devices.

Easy to set up, free to download, and built for current Windows PCs.

Version 8.1.0  |  Windows 11 / Windows 10  |  Digitally signed

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Free WiFi Hotspot 8.1.0 dashboard

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FREE WI-FI HOTSPOT SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 11 AND WINDOWS 10

5 GHz, 2.4 GHz, and WPA3

Set the network name, password, band, and security on one screen. Share on 5 GHz or 2.4 GHz with WPA2 or WPA3.

Start, recover, and turn off

The hotspot can start when you sign in to Windows, start when the app opens, come back if it drops, and turn off after the time you choose.

See speed and block one device

Watch live upload and download speed. If one phone or tablet should stay connected but not use the internet, block that device.

Check this PC first

Before anyone joins, the app checks Windows, the Wi-Fi adapter, the hotspot services, and whether the PC itself is online.

What you can do with version 8.1.0

The screenshot above is the current app. These are the jobs it is built for.

Share Ethernet as Wi-Fi

A cable jack that already works on the PC can become a Wi-Fi network for phones and tablets.

Join with a QR code

The phone camera reads the hotspot QR code instead of typing the password.

See live speed and devices

Watch upload and download throughput and which devices are connected.

Check this PC before you share

A health score shows Windows, the Wi-Fi adapter, the hotspot services, and the internet source.

Share Wi-Fi to an Ethernet-only device

A laptop already on Wi-Fi can feed a desktop, console, or TV that only has an Ethernet port.

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Current release · Windows 11 and Windows 10

Download Free WiFi Hotspot 8.1.0

Turn a compatible Windows PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot and share an existing internet connection with phones, tablets and other devices.

Download Free WiFi Hotspot 8.1.0

2.42 MB · Direct HTTPS download · No account required

Before you install

  • Supported systems: Windows 11 and Windows 10.
  • Hardware: A working Wi-Fi adapter that supports hotspot or hosted-network functionality.
  • Connection: An internet source such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi or a supported mobile connection.
  • Permission: Windows may request administrator approval during installation and network configuration.

Download only from this website. Compare the SHA-256 below if you want to confirm the 8.1.0 file.

Free WiFi Hotspot 8.1.0
Create a hotspot name, use a strong password and start sharing the selected connection.

How to create a hotspot after installation

  1. Open Free WiFi Hotspot. Allow the requested Windows network permission.
  2. Select the internet connection to share. Confirm that the connection works on the PC before sharing it.
  3. Set the network name and password. Use a unique password rather than reusing your router, email or Microsoft account password.
  4. Start the hotspot. On the other device, open Wi-Fi settings, choose the new network and enter the password.
  5. Test and stop when finished. Confirm browsing works, then turn off the hotspot when you no longer need it.

For screenshots and additional setup detail, use the Windows 11/10 setup guide.

Hotspot will not start?

Check the Wi-Fi adapter, driver, Windows sharing settings and conflicting VPN or firewall software.

Open the 12-fix guide →

Connected but no internet?

Verify the PC itself is online, then reselect the source connection and restart the hotspot.

Visit support →

Sharing public Wi-Fi?

Follow the network provider’s terms. A hotspot does not make an untrusted upstream network private.

Read the safety guide →

Download verification

File: FreeWiFiHotspot.exe
Size: 2,539,736 bytes
SHA-256:

00DFE2C274F11D7B2A7D5683A0A6F707DB1C8AA9FCC8F229412F6E65B7CB8F82

Frequently asked questions

Does Free WiFi Hotspot work on Windows 11?

Yes. Version 8.1.0 supports Windows 11 and Windows 10. Hotspot availability also depends on the Wi-Fi adapter and its driver.

Why can another device connect but not browse?

The source connection may not be shared correctly, a VPN may be intercepting traffic, or Windows Firewall/network services may need to be restarted. Confirm the PC can browse first and follow the troubleshooting guide.

Does creating a hotspot bypass hotel or airline limits?

No. Use the service only where connection sharing is allowed. Authentication, device limits and provider terms still apply.

Is the installer signed?

Yes. Version 8.1.0 is digitally signed.

Ready to share your connection?

Download version 8.1.0 for Windows 11 or Windows 10.

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