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Windows 10 - NO HOTSPOT Function

idata
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Hi everyone i have a Asus G74sx with Intel Centrino Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 on Windows 7 works fine hotspot and wireless conecction, now on Windwos 10 they dont have Hotspot function on the "Intel Wifi HotSpot Assistant" like on windows 7, and not about drivers because have installed the version for Windows 10.

 

now I can do?, where I get the drivers that have enabled that function for Windows 10
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idata
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Hello Anderson88,

 

 

Intel® Wifi HotSpot Assistant is not supported with Windows® 10, therefore, it is not possible to use it in this configuration.

 

 

We would like to mention that the Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N WiMAX 6150 is considered a legacy adapter and does not have full driver support for Windows® 10, however, it may work with Windows 8* or 8.1* drivers:

 

 

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking/000005602.html Supported Operating Systems for Intel® Wireless Products

 

 

Furthermore, this adapter is reaching End of Interactive Support.

 

 

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking/000006507.html Customer Support Options for Discontinued Intel® Wireless Products

 

 

Regards,

 

Jonathan
idata
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Hello Jonathan,

 

thanks for the reply, will be good reason to return to Windows 7, on the other, that series adapter has the function of current hotspot for Windows 10 ? and where I can buy?.

Regards,

Jeffrey

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idata
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Hello Jeffrey,

 

 

With Windows® 10, the wireless connections are managed by the Operating System, so, Intel® WiFi HotSpot Assistant is not required to automatically connect your PC to free Wi-Fi hotspots.

 

Furthermore, this feature is being discontinued and is no longer available with Intel® PROset/Wireless Software 19.0.x or later, for Windows* 7 or 8.

 

 

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking/000005772.html Using the Intel® WiFi HotSpot Assistant

 

 

If you are referring to the ability to use your PC as a Wireless Hotspot (access point), please be aware that this option is not currently supported either.
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idata
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Hello,

 

 

We haven't seen any reply since our last message. Feel free to let us know if you have any additional questions.

 

 

Regards,

 

Jonathan
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