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Windows 10 supports mobile hotspot functionality that can be used with a VPN.

Windows 10 supports mobile hotspot functionality that can be used with a VPN.

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Thelo58
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07-06-2016, 10:08 PM
#1
Noted the new "mobile hotspot" option on your laptop. I'm wondering if it can function alongside a VPN connection. It would be helpful to establish a secure hotspot for your other devices while staying connected to the VPN. You mentioned you've tried this before, but the Wi-Fi didn't work when the VPN was active. Turning off the VPN seems to restore connectivity. Is there a way to set this up?
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Thelo58
07-06-2016, 10:08 PM #1

Noted the new "mobile hotspot" option on your laptop. I'm wondering if it can function alongside a VPN connection. It would be helpful to establish a secure hotspot for your other devices while staying connected to the VPN. You mentioned you've tried this before, but the Wi-Fi didn't work when the VPN was active. Turning off the VPN seems to restore connectivity. Is there a way to set this up?

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fantasy_miner
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07-10-2016, 09:06 PM
#2
It seems to depend on whether your laptop includes a SIM card and can utilize it for data access.
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fantasy_miner
07-10-2016, 09:06 PM #2

It seems to depend on whether your laptop includes a SIM card and can utilize it for data access.

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SB0823
Member
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07-12-2016, 06:00 AM
#3
No SIM card required for the hot-spot to function. You can link your laptop to a WiFi network and activate the hot-spot. I tried this with my laptop and it succeeded. The only condition for it to work is connecting your laptop to a WiFi connection.
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SB0823
07-12-2016, 06:00 AM #3

No SIM card required for the hot-spot to function. You can link your laptop to a WiFi network and activate the hot-spot. I tried this with my laptop and it succeeded. The only condition for it to work is connecting your laptop to a WiFi connection.

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xBounce
Member
163
07-12-2016, 06:54 AM
#4
You can test it yourself by sharing your Wi-Fi. I’m using my workstation PC (separate from the laptop trying to set up the VPN hotspot), and it functions properly. My workstation also has mobile hotspot enabled—after setting up the SSID and password, I can connect my phone to the shared network. It seems this doesn’t require a data or SIM card, even though it’s labeled as a mobile hotspot.
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xBounce
07-12-2016, 06:54 AM #4

You can test it yourself by sharing your Wi-Fi. I’m using my workstation PC (separate from the laptop trying to set up the VPN hotspot), and it functions properly. My workstation also has mobile hotspot enabled—after setting up the SSID and password, I can connect my phone to the shared network. It seems this doesn’t require a data or SIM card, even though it’s labeled as a mobile hotspot.

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BergliaNils
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07-15-2016, 09:55 PM
#5
Your laptop functions as a router.
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BergliaNils
07-15-2016, 09:55 PM #5

Your laptop functions as a router.

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summerhills
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07-16-2016, 03:56 AM
#6
Thought it did .. no w10 laptop here, just a core duo one running bunsenlabs (extremely light Debian) and the CURSOR LAGS
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summerhills
07-16-2016, 03:56 AM #6

Thought it did .. no w10 laptop here, just a core duo one running bunsenlabs (extremely light Debian) and the CURSOR LAGS

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livtheviking
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07-16-2016, 07:42 AM
#7
You're wondering if you can connect your VPN through a hotspot without issues. It seems the video you watched might have used a different client than what's currently on your device, which could affect performance. I'm here to help clarify whether this is feasible for you.
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livtheviking
07-16-2016, 07:42 AM #7

You're wondering if you can connect your VPN through a hotspot without issues. It seems the video you watched might have used a different client than what's currently on your device, which could affect performance. I'm here to help clarify whether this is feasible for you.

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OCQ
Junior Member
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07-16-2016, 03:16 PM
#8
Yeah, it can be a router per se! Here's a screenshot on my (custom built) workstation desktop and it also has the option, and it works!: http://prntscr.com/g6er7z
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OCQ
07-16-2016, 03:16 PM #8

Yeah, it can be a router per se! Here's a screenshot on my (custom built) workstation desktop and it also has the option, and it works!: http://prntscr.com/g6er7z

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Dannumber2
Member
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07-26-2016, 06:27 PM
#9
I also tested it with Tunnel Bear but it didn't function.
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Dannumber2
07-26-2016, 06:27 PM #9

I also tested it with Tunnel Bear but it didn't function.

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08-01-2016, 07:24 PM
#10
Wow, I didn’t catch any of the latest laptop updates. Canada, your $550 budget is tight!
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voetbalboy1998
08-01-2016, 07:24 PM #10

Wow, I didn’t catch any of the latest laptop updates. Canada, your $550 budget is tight!

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