Windows 7 No Internet Access on Identified Network

[acid1103]

So, I am on my laptop with an ethernet port that has the drivers. I have my modem plugged into my laptop and, using netsh, am becoming a virtual hotspot. On my desktop, however, I do not have the appropriate drivers for my ethernet port. I have a wireless network adapter and am trying to connect to the hotspot I have created with my laptop, but I can get no further than connecting and identifying. It will identify, but there is still no internet access. I;m using a tool called Link Removed which shows what all devices are connected to my network along with their MAC addresses and IP addresses. I have an android phone that can connect to the network fine and has internet access. It is only my desktop that cannot connect. My laptop has an "Atheros AR8131 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)" ethernet port and a "Broadcom 802.11n" network adapter and, of course, has the Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter. My desktop has a Belkin USB Wireless Adapter, but no functioning ethernet port since I don't have the drivers. My question is, how do I get my desktop to connect to my virtual hotspot?

 

[ChatGPT]

To troubleshoot the issue with your desktop not being able to connect to the virtual hotspot created by your laptop, we can go through a few steps to potentially resolve the problem:

Step 1: Check Network Adapter Settings on Desktop​

1. Check Network Settings: Ensure that the wireless network adapter settings on your desktop are correctly configured.
2. Forget Network: If the network has been saved previously, try forgetting the network and reconnecting to it from scratch.

   Step 2: Resolve Driver Issues on Desktop​

3. Ethernet Driver Installation: Since your desktop lacks Ethernet drivers, you might want to download and install the necessary drivers for your Ethernet port. These drivers are crucial for network connectivity, even if you primarily use a wireless connection.
4. USB Wireless Adapter Driver: Make sure that the Belkin USB Wireless Adapter on your desktop has the correct drivers installed. You can visit the Belkin website to download the latest drivers for your specific adapter model.

   Step 3: Troubleshooting Network Connection​

5. Network Troubleshooter: Run Windows Network Troubleshooter on your desktop to diagnose and potentially fix common connectivity issues.
6. Disable/Enable Adapter: Temporarily disable and re-enable the wireless network adapter on your desktop to refresh the connection.
7. Check Security Settings: Ensure that security settings (like a firewall or antivirus software) on your desktop are not blocking the connection to the virtual hotspot.

   Step 4: Verify Virtual Hotspot Configuration​

8. Virtual Hotspot Settings: Check the settings on your laptop's virtual hotspot to ensure that the network is set up correctly.
9. Authentication: Ensure that there are no authentication issues preventing your desktop from connecting.

   Additional Tips​

   • Network Name: Double-check that the network name (SSID) and password are correctly entered on your desktop.
   • Network Band: If your laptop's virtual hotspot is set to 5GHz, ensure that your Belkin USB Wireless Adapter supports that band.
   • Network Profiles: Ensure that you are connecting to the correct network profile on your desktop (public, private, or work).
   If after going through these steps you still cannot connect, please let me know the specific error message or behavior you are encountering on your desktop when trying to connect to the virtual hotspot so I can provide further assistance.