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    5GHz mobile hotspot on win10 with intel 8265

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by j3rwin, Mar 14, 2019.

  1. j3rwin

    j3rwin Notebook Enthusiast

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    With Intel drivers, it always shows "The selected network band isn't available" but when I use the default windows drivers it often lets me create the hotspot in 5GHz(but not always). Is there any way to fix this?
     
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Are you connected to a network? Where are you doing this?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 14, 2019
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    Yes, I'm connected to ethernet. I create hotspot from the menu which appears when you click the network icon in taskbar. [​IMG]
     
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    I'd try swapping out the driver set you are using and report it to Intel.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 15, 2019
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    Wait. Does this mean you can use a laptop or PC as a WIFI repeater?

    I know that sounds silly but the need can come up - like trying to get a signal in the guest bedroom, or perhaps the garden.
    You need it now, you need it lots, but you only need a temporary solution.

    Hey... it works. Just created repeat to my mobile phone.

    Just searched for mobile in settings. Even offered to do it over bluetooth.

    Intel 7620 in this laptop.
     
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    Ofc, just connect the laptop/PC to your WiFi and turn on the mobile hotspot option.
     
    j3rwin, Mar 24, 2019
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    Not as good as a proper plugged in router/repeater but not bad in a pinch :)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Mar 25, 2019
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