Sharing BrightVPN Connection via Hotspot on Windows 11

Sharing Bright VPN Connection via Hotspot in Windows 11

In this article, we will explore the possibility of sharing a Bright VPN connection via a hotspot in Windows 11 without using any third-party applications. We have researched and tested various solutions, and unfortunately, none of the Google solutions worked for us. However, we have found a workaround that involves creating a virtual router, which can be used to share the VPN connection.

What is a Virtual Router?

A virtual router is a software-based router that can be used to share an internet connection with multiple devices. It creates a new wireless network that devices can connect to, allowing them to access the internet through the host device's network interface.

Creating a Virtual Router in Windows 11

To create a virtual router in Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + X and select Windows Terminal (Admin) from the menu.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
   netsh wlan show drivers

   This command will display the wireless network drivers installed on your system. Look for the "Hosted network supported" field and ensure it says "Yes". If it says "No", you cannot create a virtual router on your system.

3. If the "Hosted network supported" field says "Yes", type the following command and press Enter:
   netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=MyVirtualRouter key=MyPassphrase

   Replace "MyVirtualRouter" with the name you want to give to your virtual router, and replace "MyPassphrase" with a secure password. This command will create a new virtual router with the specified SSID and password.

4. To start the virtual router, type the following command and press Enter:
   netsh wlan start hostednetwork

   This command will start the virtual router, and you should see a message saying "The hosted network started."

5. To stop the virtual router, type the following command and press Enter:
   netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

   This command will stop the virtual router, and you should see a message saying "The hosted network stopped."

Sharing the Bright VPN Connection via the Virtual Router

To share the Bright VPN connection via the virtual router, follow these steps:

1. Connect to the Bright VPN network using the Bright VPN client.
2. Open the Network Connections window by typing "ncpa.cpl" in the Run dialog box (Win + R).
3. Right-click on the Bright VPN connection and select Properties.
4. Click on the Sharing tab and check the "Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet connection" option.
5. Select the virtual router from the "Home networking connection" dropdown list.
6. Click OK to save the changes.

Now, any device that connects to the virtual router will be able to access the internet through the Bright VPN connection. Note that this workaround may not be suitable for all use cases, and it may not provide the same level of security and performance as a dedicated VPN router.

• Sharing a Bright VPN connection via a hotspot in Windows 11 without using any third-party applications is possible by creating a virtual router.
• A virtual router is a software-based router that can be used to share an internet connection with multiple devices.
• To create a virtual router in Windows 11, you need to have a wireless network driver that supports hosted networks.
• To share the Bright VPN connection via the virtual router, you need to connect to the VPN network, enable internet connection sharing, and select the virtual router as the home networking connection.

References

• Microsoft Docs: Creating a Virtual Wi-Fi Hotspot
• Bright VPN: Bright VPN
• Wikipedia: Virtual Router