How to share a VPN connection over a Wi-Fi hotspot

How to share a VPN connection over a Wi-Fi hotspot -

Looking for another way to share a VPN connection other than the use of a router? Well, here's some good news - because you can share a VPN connection over a Wi-Fi hotspot

How to share a VPN connection over a Wi-Fi hotspot

sharing a VPN connection over a Wi-Fi hotspot with multiple devices is a great alternative to using a VPN router recommended, plus it's free!

There are various hotspot software you can use, however, we recommend the following:

your Wifi dongle software / card
Connectify (trialware)
MyPublicWifi (freeware)

In this article, we'll use MyPublicWifi to install a Wi-Fi hotspot and share a HMA! Pro VPN connection using the OpenVPN protocol.

1. First, install MyPublicWifi How to share a VPN connection over a Wi-Fi hotspot

2. Next, establish a VPN connection using the OpenVPN protocol - do not launch MyPublicWifi. We recommend using the OpenVPN protocol PPTP connections do not work by default.

3. When connected Hide My Ass! Pro VPN using OpenVPN protocol and launch MyPublicWifi. You can do this with administrator privileges, just right click on the shortcut and select "Run as administrator."

4. MyPublicWifi, ensure that "Automatic Configuration Hotspot" is selected.

5. Next, change the network name (SSID) - is that you want. This will allow you to easily find the hotspot of your devices.

6. Enter a password as "Network key" (at least 8 characters).

7. Enable "Enable Sharing Internet"

8. Then you must select the appropriate network adapter from the dropdown list. You will probably see a number of adapters - you must select the "TAP adapter" - however, it is not named. Find an IP address that starts with 10.0 (eg 10.0.7.168) - in this case, the TAP adapter is called "3 Ethernet (10.0.7.168)," but the exact name may vary; just look for IP.

9. Click "Set up and start Hotspot" then wait until the access point starts.

10. Now go to the Wi-Fi settings of the device you want to use the VPN. - Eg Chromecast, smartphone, tablet, SmartTV or other Wi-Fi device capable Allow check available Wi-Fi hotspots, and you should see the "network name (SSID)" you specified (above) in the settings of MyPublicWifi.