https://github.com/nivindulakshitha/adhoc-network
Node.js script to create a Wi-Fi hotspot on Windows using netsh. Configure SSID and password, then run to start sharing your network.
https://github.com/nivindulakshitha/adhoc-network
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Node.js script to create a Wi-Fi hotspot on Windows using netsh. Configure SSID and password, then run to start sharing your network.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/nivindulakshitha/adhoc-network
- Owner: nivindulakshitha
- License: cc0-1.0
- Created: 2024-06-10T15:24:44.000Z (12 months ago)
- Default Branch: Master
- Last Pushed: 2024-06-12T18:07:44.000Z (12 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-01T18:26:20.685Z (5 months ago)
- Language: JavaScript
- Size: 8.79 KB
- Stars: 2
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Create Wi-Fi Hotspot with Node.js
This repository contains a Node.js script to set up and start a Wi-Fi hotspot on a Windows machine using the `netsh` command.
## Prerequisites
- Node.js installed on your machine.
- A Windows machine with a wireless network adapter that supports hosted networks.
- Administrative privileges to run the script.
## Usage
1. **Clone the Repository**:
```sh
git clone https://github.com/nivindulakshitha/adhoc-network.git
cd adhoc-network
```
2. **Install Dependencies**:
This script uses the `child_process` module, which is built into Node.js, so no additional dependencies are required.
3. **Update SSID and Password**:
Open the `app.js` file and update the `ssid` and `password` variables with your desired network name and password.
```javascript
const ssid = 'your-ssid'; // Name of the network
const password = 'your-password'; // Password of the network
```
4. **Run the Script**:
Execute the script using Node.js:
```sh
node createHotspot.js
```
## Script Explanation
The script uses Node.js to execute a PowerShell command that configures and starts a Wi-Fi hotspot. Here is a breakdown of what each part does:
1. **Import the `exec` function**:
```javascript
const { exec } = require('child_process');
```
2. **Define SSID and Password**:
```javascript
const ssid = 'your-ssid'; // Name of the network
const password = 'your-password'; // Password of the network
```
3. **Construct the Command**:
```javascript
const command = `powershell -Command "Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList '/c netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=\\"${ssid}\\" key=${password} & netsh wlan start hostednetwork' -Verb runAs"`;
```
4. **Execute the Command**:
```javascript
exec(command, (error, stdout, stderr) => {
if (error) {
console.error(`Error executing command: ${command}\n${error.message}`);
return;
}
if (stderr) {
console.error(`stderr: ${stderr}`);
return;
}
console.log(`stdout: ${stdout}`);
});
```
## Important Considerations
- **Permissions**: Running commands to change network settings usually requires administrative privileges. The `-Verb runAs` part of the command is intended to handle this, but depending on your system's configuration, you might need to approve a User Account Control (UAC) prompt.
- **Security**: Hardcoding the password in the script is not secure. For a production environment, consider using a more secure method to handle credentials.
## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.