Share VPN via Wi-Fi on Windows 7/8.1/10

If you have a VPN-incompatible device, you can share your Windows PC’s VPN connection through a virtual Wi-Fi access point. Follow these steps:

Before You Begin

• Connect your PC to a Wi-Fi network.
• Ensure you are not connected to ApexGuard until instructed.

Set Up a Virtual Wi-Fi Adapter

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
   • Type cmd in the Windows search bar.
   • Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
2. Check for Hosted Network Support:
   • Type:
     netsh wlan show drivers
   • Look for the line Hosted network supported:
     • If it says Yes, you can proceed.
     • If it says No, update your wireless adapter drivers or use a different wireless card.
3. Configure the Shared Network:

Type the following command, replacing NetworkName and NetworkPassword with your desired network name and password:
vbnet

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=NetworkName key=NetworkPassword

• Press Enter.

Type:
sql

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

• Press Enter.

Share Your VPN Connection

1. Open Network and Sharing Center:
   • Right-click the network icon in the system tray.
   • Select Open Network and Sharing Center → Change Adapter Settings.
2. Locate the TAP-ApexGuard Windows Adapter V9 and your newly created virtual adapter.
3. Right-click the TAP adapter and select Properties.
4. Go to the Sharing tab:
   • Check the box Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection.
   • Select your virtual adapter (e.g., Local Area Connection) from the dropdown.
   • Click OK.
5. Connect to ApexGuard:
   • Open the ApexGuard app and connect to a VPN server.
   • Devices connected to the virtual Wi-Fi will now use the VPN.

Troubleshooting

• To Check the Virtual Adapter Status:

Type:
sql

netsh wlan show hostednetwork

• To Stop the Virtual Adapter:

Type:
arduino

netsh wlan stop hostednetwork

• Error: “The hosted network couldn’t be started”:

Open the Run dialog (Windows Key + R) and type:

mmc devmgmt.msc

• In Device Manager, navigate to Network Adapters.
• Right-click Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter and select Enable.
• Retry starting the hosted network.