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3 Ways to Create Wifi Hotspot in

Ubuntu 14.04 (Android Support)
September 22, 2014
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Dear readers, I’ve found a new way to create wireless hotspot in Ubuntu, AP mode with Android
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After this tutorial, I’ve found 3 ways to create wifi hotspot

Got it! in ap mode:
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1. Using Ap-hotspot, an open-source app from github: see this post
(https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/02/wifi-hotspot-ubuntu-laptop-android/).
2. Using KDE connection editor, see the post (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/06/share-

internet-with-android-ubuntu-1404/).
3. Using Unity’s Default Network Manager with a little hack. See below
Below I will show you how to use Unity’s default network manager to create a wireless hotspot with
Android devices support, tested in 64-bit Ubuntu 1404 with Nexus 4 and Sumsung Galaxy ace3.
1. Disable WIFI and plug in an internet cable to your laptop so that your Ubuntu is connect to a wired
internet and wireless is disabled.
2. Go to Network Icon on top panel -> Edit Connections …, then click the Add button in the pop-up
window.
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3. Choose Wi-Fi from the drop-down menu when you’re asked to choose a connection type:
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4. In next window, do:
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Select mode: Infrastructure /
Device MAC address: select your wireless card from drop-down menu.
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5. Go to Wi-Fi Security tab, select security type WPA & WPA2 Personal and set a password.
6. Go to IPv4 Settings tab, from Method drop-down box select Shared to other computers.
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When done, click the save button.
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After above steps, a configuration file created under /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections directory.
File name is same to the connection name you typed in step 4.
Now press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, paste the commands below and hit
enter to edit the configuration file:
gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/wifi-hotspot
Replace wifi-hotspt with the connection name you typed in step 4.
When the file opens, find out the line mode=infrastructure and change it to mode=ap . Finally save the
file.
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When everything’s done, enable WIFI from Network Manager icon on the panel. It should automatically
connect to the hotspot you created. If not, select “Connect to Hidden Wi-Fi Network …” and select it from
the drop-down box.
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Now you can search and connect the access point from your Android mobile and enjoy!
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193 responses to 3 Ways to Create Wifi Hotspot in Ubuntu

14.04 (Android Support)
Chanish October 19, 2014 at 2:45 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

hotspot-ubuntu/#comment-1389164)
wow….it really works

thank you very much for sharing your knowledge
A G Lafon July 4, 2015 at 11:11 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hello when i run gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/aglafon-p7-1209

i got a file with no text what so ever? i had set it up so i can use my laptop on wifi.
But i can see the shares with my and my wifes computer but no internet. i also checked
my wifes unpluged network cable and same issue can see computers but no internet ?
The wifi is in my tower with a good antenna installed our isp is frontier DSL but was not
using its wifi due to lack of range.
Please feel free to e-mail if you want
Thanks Al
New Boston August 31, 2015 at 3:49 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

create-wifi-hotspot-ubuntu/#comment-3311948)
to get the desired text file you should give the same names for SSID and connection name
It Will definitely works
anonymous October 23, 2015 at 3:58 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

sorry
thanks i fixed it
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sri January 3, 2016 at 2:42 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
I’ve got the same problem even though I used the same name for SSID and
connection name
Chittaranjan Kumar (http://www.techlega.com) January 11, 2016 at 4:38 am

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How did you fix that!!! I am still getting a blank gedit file named wifi-hotspot. please help
me out
Jossy August 21, 2016 at 3:22 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

wifi-hotspot-ubuntu/#comment-3560055)
you are getting Blank b/c you used the wifi-hostpot as it is. You must use the name of
the wifi you used to create at the begining.
sudo gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/your wifi name
Ask me if you face any problem
anonymous March 12, 2016 at 10:58 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

make sure to capitalize network manager like so “NetworkManager”
Jossy August 21, 2016 at 3:19 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hello,Lafon
It was my mistake too. I know I am too late but it might help for others.
“gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/…..”
The command must be “sudo gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/”the name
of the wifi you created on the previous step”
save and exit. Bear in mind you should have to disable the wifi when you create it. Finally
Enable it.
It works for me perfectly. Leave me a message if you face any problem
Nicolas October 10, 2015 at 4:45 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hay Ji m! Thank you very much for useful information. I’ve tried many times to connect to my
hotspot but each time it failed to connect until I tried your second solution (Using KDE
connection editor) and voila! It nowGot it! like charms! Thank you once again!
works
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Abdulbasit F Shaikh October 22, 2014 at 7:04 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-
Man…you are really genius…thank you very very much…
Dirk Haar October 25, 2014 at 10:26 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hi!
Looked like the solution to my problem, but ap-hotspots tells me my driver/modem doesn’t
support AP mode. :-( Thanks for the description anyhow.
But now my WIFI lan doesn’t work anymore, although I reinstalled the former (standard for
14.04) version of hostapd.
Any hints?
Ji m October 26, 2014 at 11:15 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

For those AP mode is not supported, you may try this:
http://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/wifi-hotspot-access-point-not-supported/
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Dirk Haar October 25, 2014 at 11:23 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

After restarting and reinstall of my WIFI it works again.
raghav October 26, 2014 at 4:38 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

i tried this methoad and my mobile detects the network but, it say wep secured and I couldn’t
connect should i need to un-install ap-hotspot
Ji m October 26, 2014 at 11:18 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Reconfigure ap-hotspot via command:
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Got it!
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qumake October 27, 2014 at 10:27 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
I used the 3rd method (with Default Network Manager)
Is there any possibility to activate this Wifi Hotspot from the begining?…because, for me, is a
little tiresome to re-activate the Wifi connection everytime I start the system.
Ubuntu 14.04_x64 (minimal from scratch+MATE)
suvz October 29, 2014 at 10:01 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

using the default network manager there is a problem that is in the phone it says so internet
access
shrihari November 1, 2014 at 6:11 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

i tried with default network manager but it says time out
Roshan November 4, 2014 at 3:52 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I used the third method.

system: lenovo b570 / ubuntu 14.04
android mobile : galaxy nexys / android 4.2.1
Problem: every time mobile connects to the hotspot wifi, automatically disconnects after not
more than a minute, but galaxy young is connected continiously (android 2.3.6), in the same
network
tried solution:
1.) changed the wifi freq band to 2.4ghz – same problem persists
please reply
Ekanath Chougale November 4, 2014 at 5:38 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Hi.
Thank you very much for the solution. It really works. It solved the problem I was facing.
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gocanny November 7, 2014 at 2:29 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
Hi,
i create the connection as you explained in your post, the modify from mode=infrastructure to
mode=ap, save everything but now the connection disappear from my list of hidden wireless
network!
Emilio November 12, 2014 at 5:46 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

hello, i have a problem, this hotspot was working really great, and one day, did not connect, i
cant connect to hotspot, try to connect to hidden network, and now i dont know what to do, i was
hopping you could help me, i saw sudo gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/wifi-
hotspot , and it is bank, or there is nothing on there
Emilio November 12, 2014 at 6:11 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

well, i did it, i don’t what happen, but it was working with infrastructure, i changed it again and
its working again
Starshine November 15, 2014 at 9:27 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

I had the same issue,

sudo gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/wifi-hotspot
was giving me a blank file, so i changed it to
and it worked! …Hope the same works for you.
Vishnu November 21, 2014 at 8:29 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

It is mentioned above too. :)
Ayush January 12, 2015 at 11:46 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

After replacing also it is giving a blank file
Got it!
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Gabriel February 23, 2015 at 6:41 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-
Just do “ls /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/” and check what is the name

there.
Thanks Ji m!
Luffy July 4, 2016 at 3:48 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

ubuntu/#comment-3543577)
you delete old wifi-hotspot and again do those steps.
swapnil November 15, 2014 at 3:48 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I got this ERRor after i enterng passwrd
(gedit:4330): Gtk-WARNING **: Calling Inhibit failed:

GDBus.Error:org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.ServiceUnknown: The name
org.gnome.SessionManager was not provided by any .service files
Akshit Sharma November 16, 2014 at 9:24 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Thanks a ton!!! The simplest way I found on net.
maxvel November 16, 2014 at 5:37 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

What if no connection file created after I added it?
>ls /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections
enp0s25 wlp3s0
ngux November 17, 2014 at 6:08 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

GREAT! Thanx, better than ap-hotspot which have an issue on Trusty
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Really cool! Worked straight away! Thanks

Got it! a ton!
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Swaraj Mohapatra November 25, 2014 at 5:09 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-
Thanks a lot! I hope Ubuntu fixes little things like these soon. For now, this method works great.
totos November 26, 2014 at 2:14 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hi ……Ji m
Thanks a lot for Ur Advice solution…Works great with mine
Nuel November 27, 2014 at 6:09 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hi Jim
I configured just as advised and the hotspot was working fine for one day but after i shut down
the laptop, when i turned it on it was no longer working.
please advise
rav November 30, 2014 at 6:04 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

thank you very much. ive tried many other things but your thing worked
Shrikant Sharma December 3, 2014 at 7:39 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Hi Ji M,
Thanks bro…you are amazing….worked fine for me….
Shrikant Sharma December 3, 2014 at 7:51 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

My hotsopt is very slow…when i open web browser then only it works fine. do u have some
solution??
Chakradhar December 6, 2014 at 2:57 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

Wow.. U r jus a genius bro.. Thank u so much for sharing this knowledge.. :)
Got it!
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mow December 6, 2014 at 3:37 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
i dont know why but i can connect to internet only for 2-3 minutes. what could be the problem
you think?
nick December 16, 2014 at 10:01 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

thank you very much Ji m it works fine.
Manish December 16, 2014 at 10:04 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Mine is Ubuntu laptop which has admin protected and password can’t be shared. So i dont have
the password to login to my network where the ap os stored. Do you have any other way to
create a hotspot.
Regards,
Manish.
vamsi December 20, 2014 at 4:46 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

When i change to “ap” in file the Connection name is disappearing ?? and also keep on showing
connecting when i use “hidden network option” and Create a connection with same name
codeheart December 24, 2015 at 7:46 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

Check this bug report comment (in my case, a new connection was being created with
mode=infrastructure when setting mode=ap on the already created connection):
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/network-manager/+bug/1186688/comments/4
(https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/network-manager/+bug/1186688/comments/4)
I got things working, with the last command ( nmcli con up id Hotspot ). (Seems that I already
had the rest of the tools/packages in place, so you might want to proceed from the
beginning.)
mike_a December 20, 2014 at 5:27 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Cool! I just tried it and it just works. Thank you very much.
Got it!
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hosam December 26, 2014 at 11:35 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
I did all the steps but the network does not show on my android
I have xperia p with jellybeans
can you help me please
Abdulla December 29, 2014 at 3:55 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Thanks a lot. works perfect.
ginger January 1, 2015 at 8:08 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Thanks a lot guys. nice and simple step.
Nurul Faizin January 10, 2015 at 12:05 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

thanks for this tutorial,,, this is usefull
and iwant to know how to see how many device and it’s name, that are currently connected to
our shared wifi network , and how to manage who can access this shared connection?
Ezharul September 26, 2015 at 10:33 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

I am also seeking the same. Have you found any solution? :)
Devasish January 10, 2015 at 7:55 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hi, I am having a problem :(

After runing the command
I am getting an empty file…..there is nothing to change :(
Please help me….
Ji m January 11, 2015 at 1:40 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

For command:
Got it!
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You should replace wifi-hotspot with the connection name you created in step 4 (see the
pic. in that step).
kishore August 6, 2015 at 6:24 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I am also having the same problem. the file i open via gedit turns out to be empty. but
when i replace gedit in the command with nano, i can see the file contents. there i change
the mode but i have no idea how to save it now. can you please help me.
Ji m August 7, 2015 at 3:42 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

For nano editor, press Ctrl+X and type y to save changes and finally press Enter to
exit.
Avinash January 11, 2015 at 1:51 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I could create hotspot but the problem was with security tab. Whenever I tried to select some
security I could not save the respective option and it becomes an open network. Please tell me
how to add security in another way. I even tried to add that in that configuration file but still in
vain.
sujith February 4, 2015 at 5:19 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I could create hotspot but the problem was with security tab. Whenever I tried to select some
security I could not save the respective option and it becomes an open network. Please tell
me how to add security in another way. I even tried to add that in that configuration file but
still in vain.
Ashish June 23, 2015 at 4:11 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hey! I am facing the same problem .. Any idea how to resolve this issue ?
Umesh January 12, 2015 at 6:51 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
hotspot-ubuntu/#comment-2537194) Got it!
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I could create the hotspot and my android/iphone gets connected successfully but I cannot
connect to Internet with this wi-fi connections. I am not able to understand, what am I missing in
this setup.
Shiv January 20, 2015 at 10:42 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

i get an error “your device does not support ap mode”.
vilas January 20, 2015 at 6:09 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Thank you sir…It worked for me without any error
jiaana January 27, 2015 at 12:57 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

my gedit file shows nothing…i mean it is empty after 6th step!!
praveen April 23, 2015 at 5:35 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Instead of going to Edit connections, click on Create New Wi-Fi Network, setup the userid
and password, and then use “gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/(wifi-
hotspot name)”in the terminal. It will work.
mike January 30, 2015 at 2:26 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

thanks dude , it worked. :D
ernest February 1, 2015 at 9:53 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

am having a competely blank gedit file even after changing the ‘wifi-hotspot’ to the name I gave
to the connection.
hamfat February 27, 2015 at 8:43 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I had similar problem initially so what I did was to start afresh which worked perfectly.
Got it!
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syed February 2, 2015 at 4:32 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-
Is there any way to disable growl popup notification from ap-hotspot in Ubuntu (while starting
and stopping)
YASSIN February 3, 2015 at 5:36 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hy
I changed the following command gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/wifi-
hotspot,
by this: sudo gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/Yassin_ubuntu
And the file is opened, but it is empty.
WHAT IS THE PROBLEME??
Ji m February 4, 2015 at 6:42 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

You may go to Computer -> etc ->NetworkManager ->system-connections folder in your file
browser and check out the exact file name
Michael February 15, 2015 at 8:43 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Thanks for this tutorial, Ji m.
I was able to get it to work with all three methods, but once I activate the VPN, none of the
devices connected to the hotspot are able to access the Internet. The VPN works on the system
hosting the Wi-Fi hotspot, and the connection remains on the devices connected to it, but no
data downloads on them.
Are you familiar with what the problem could be?
Thanks again!
James MASSA February 19, 2015 at 4:32 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Wow it worked for me. Ubuntu 13.10. Thank you Ji m.
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Thanks for this! I’m using Network Manager

Got it! hack and it is working fine. Now I want this wifi
hotspot to use a SOCKS proxy 127.0.0.1:8080, how do I do that?
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Akash February 22, 2015 at 11:31 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
Hey Jim,
I followed this and it perfectly worked in Ubuntu 14.04 but today I installed Ubuntu 12.04 and I
have tried this and others too but nothing is working, please help me
rahul February 22, 2015 at 1:18 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

(gedit:3445): Gtk-WARNING **: Calling Inhibit failed:

I am getting the following error and my wifi has got disabled. Kindly help.
James MASSA February 24, 2015 at 11:04 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

@rahul
I get the same error every time I’m editing the configuration file created under
/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections directory. Just go on, sve the file and then activate
your wifi. It works for me.
Chamly February 25, 2015 at 3:42 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hi
It work for me and thank for the post.

but unfortunatly i could not setup sequirity password.
when i select wpa and wpa2 personal and typed password it not allow to save.
Any idea.
please help
alex February 25, 2015 at 4:40 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

when i enter this command

the files opens but its blank and i can’t edit anything , please help
thankx
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Ji m February 26, 2015 at 1:20 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
Go to Computer -> etc -> NetworkManager -> system-connections in your file browser and
check out the real file name
seba October 25, 2015 at 5:54 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Did as you said. All files are empty?
Diganta Chakrobarty February 27, 2015 at 10:57 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-

ways-create-wifi-hotspot-ubuntu/#comment-2816992)
Thank you, It works fine. I had been looking for this for a while.
AndreaTO March 6, 2015 at 2:57 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Thank you very much for the post.

I have successfully configured my access point (in a snapshot) from my wlan usb-stick following
the method number 3.
I have a question: is it possible to change the static ip of the network?

I have tried by mean of “ifconfig” commands without any result, my gateway still remain
statically set to 10.42.0.1.
Thank you again.
ali March 13, 2015 at 8:39 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Hi
I followed all steps but it doesnt work for me.
It is not showing the created hot spot in my android device wireless list
what I should do?
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You rock ! You saved my lots of 3G data for mobile ;)
Thanks again.
charlie October 2, 2015 at 10:37 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

mine is connecting but no internet connection is being shared despite the computer being
connected to a cable with internet access, please help me out
Diws March 22, 2015 at 8:49 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Worked like a charm.. thanks. Able to connect Windows phones also to hotspot.
Arjun N March 27, 2015 at 1:49 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

YES!
The one tutorial which ACTUALLY worked for my Nokia Lumia 520 Phone !
Yay !
Tang W March 28, 2015 at 4:45 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Impressive! Thank U!
sanjeev April 4, 2015 at 4:03 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

I have followed all the steps mentioned above and successfully created wifi network. But i am
unable to find that network name in other devices.
Sanketh April 7, 2015 at 8:59 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

How to create a configuration file??

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DaveC49 April 12, 2015 at 9:56 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
Now press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, paste the commands
below and hit enter to edit the configuration file:

Replace wifi-hotspt with the connection name you typed in step 4. (NOTE File was created
by step 4).
When the file opens, find out the line mode=infrastructure and change it to mode=ap. Finally
save the file.
DaveC49 April 12, 2015 at 9:54 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Linux Mint Rebecca (17.1) it is simpler still. Bring up the Network Manager from the status bar
icon, click the ‘Create a Wireless Hotspot’ Button, configure it and off you go. Note your normal
WiFi network is disconnected while the hotspot is active so you have to have a wired connection
for this to be useful.
To reconnect to your WiFi network after disabling the hotspot click on Connect to a Hidden
Network button in the Network Manager Select your WiFi network connection from the
Connection drop down list and hit the Connect button and you should be restored to normal.
Nitya Mukund Das April 21, 2015 at 9:07 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Thanx a lot!
Your steps are very to understand and works wonderfully.
Rajesh April 24, 2015 at 5:08 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Hi Ji m,
I want to assign some specific IP to the hotspot say 10.10.0.1 but by default its picking
10.42.0.1. Can you please tell where to change such that networkmanager picks the desired IP
?
fx bayu anggara May 8, 2015 at 3:24 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

greats, work like charm on my freya(elementaryos) with instructions point 3,

thanks
Got it!
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Munni Lal May 10, 2015 at 7:42 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
I like this is, awesome great work….
Rajendar Reddy May 10, 2015 at 9:05 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

Got connected successfully but frequent disconnections happening. My wifi connection lasting
only for 1-2 minutes after that got disconnected.
Mohsen Mansouryar May 12, 2015 at 6:16 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

I have the same problem on Ubuntu 14.04 amd64 :(
Stefan May 11, 2015 at 9:20 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

This has been buggin’ me for years! So simple! Solution nr. 3 works wonderfully. Thanks so
much!
Pablo Bounous May 13, 2015 at 11:08 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

Hi,
It didn’t worked for me. After modifying the connection file for mode=ap, when I try to connect
(open the connection from ubuntu) it stays connected to nothing after trying to do so for a
while…
Ubuntu 15.04, Toshiba Satellite L505. Realtek 8101E/8102E network chip.
Swaprava May 13, 2015 at 12:42 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

This didn’t work on my ubuntu 14.04 even after following every step. Is there something that I’m
missing? Do I need to reboot before it works?
Bless May 16, 2015 at 9:56 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Works perfectly. Thanks.
Got it!
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zayyan May 19, 2015 at 9:30 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-
thank you it work also for laptops
tbprassetyo May 21, 2015 at 12:50 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

this is work !!
thanks man
Sam Tang May 26, 2015 at 8:36 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Still don’t work. “the driver doesn’t support the ap mode” problem. And I have tried your solution
which is to change the driver. My chip is Broadcom corporation BCM43142. and according to
the website, it can only use wl driver. Is there anything else I can do?
BTW I can share wifi in windows system.
Sam Tang May 26, 2015 at 8:44 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

also, my iphone device can not use the ad-hoc wifi which is set by the normal unity.
Sometimes, the iphone device can find the signal, but the wifi ask me for user name instead
of only keywords.
BTW the /hostapd_1.0-3ubuntu2.1_i386.deb can not be found from your website, is there
another source?
Thank you
m June 1, 2015 at 5:57 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

my android phone(galaxy y duos lite) is asking for the password again and again and is getting
disconnected
Shivani Ghatge June 1, 2015 at 11:33 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

Thanks! Works like a charm!
Antony Andreatos June 2, 2015 at 3:44 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-
Got it!
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OMG! I have spent 3 days reading numerous ubuntu howto’s w/o result, but this 3rd way is the
best ever! thanks a lot man!
harsh June 6, 2015 at 12:03 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

What is SSID? what should i put if im using asus zenfone with android 4.4.2 KK?
aditya June 8, 2015 at 7:35 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

thanks a lot
works perfectly
snehil June 9, 2015 at 9:47 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

when i did this.

it shows blank file.

I have also changed name of my ssid.
ramesh June 10, 2015 at 9:53 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

When I tried this setting… my Device MAC address is not properly shown:
Device MAC address: 00:00:00:00:00:00 (ra0)
hence unable to save and proceed, what may cause this problem, even i tried by changing the
MAC address (look up through command ifconfig -a), but error message came:
“Failed to activate connection

(32) The connection’s MAC address did not match this device.”
I am using HP laptop, and install the device driver from

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7kbO9nS2qKEMmQ5elZXVUhDRjA
(https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B7kbO9nS2qKEMmQ5elZXVUhDRjA)
Please help!
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Arun jishnu June 20, 2015 at 5:19 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
yes its working. thank you
Tushar June 22, 2015 at 4:26 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Hi,
Thank you so much.
Yeah it works very nicely…. thank you again. :)
Ashish June 23, 2015 at 4:08 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

How do I configure the wifi security ? I don’t want my neighbors to use it . Whenever I try to set
the password , it disables
Edwin S. June 23, 2015 at 11:00 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Great fix only thing I had to do extra was make the connection a shared connection in the gui
connection manager. Once I did that I changed it back to ap from infrastructure and bingo.
worked like a charm.
Ibrahim June 26, 2015 at 10:35 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Thank you very much. Is there any way to check which devices are connected to the hotspot at
any point of time?
Yunus June 27, 2015 at 11:39 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Thanks man. You saved me buying unnecessary 20€ Wifi thingy :)
Suchetana June 29, 2015 at 6:07 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I tried the method 3. Everything was saved and all. But the connection doesn’t appear even on
hidden network. I am using Ubuntu 14.04
Got it!
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ali June 29, 2015 at 6:47 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-
Thanks from IRAN
Aishwarya June 30, 2015 at 5:56 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

It started working ..Thanks loads :)
Ali July 5, 2015 at 5:52 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Great and simple solution, simply by changing the ‘mode’ parameter in the connection file. But
my laptop is now assigning ip addresses in the 10.42.0.12 range, whereas my router works in
the 192.168.1.1 range. Is there an equally simple way to have my ubuntu hotspot simply work
as an access point and let the router assign the ip addresses to the laptop clients. Network
setup is as follows:
Router –(Wired connection)–> Ubuntu Laptop –(wireless connection)–> Clients (Android

Smartphones)
Ezharul September 26, 2015 at 9:36 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

I want the same.

Have you found any solution? :)
Ngangbam Chandrasekhar July 15, 2015 at 6:11 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-

ways-create-wifi-hotspot-ubuntu/#comment-3250379)
Thank you
Its working for me too.
I have a query . Can we assign security password for the Hotspot created by this method? If so
then please share how to do it. Thank you once again
akash July 20, 2015 at 5:18 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

How to set password for that hotspot connection.
thanks in advance.
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Gregory July 23, 2015 at 1:12 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-
The solution if your phone get stucks in obtaining IP address:

edit /etc/NetworkManager/NetworkManager.conf, change dns=dnsmasq to #dns=dnsmasq
and
restart the network manager:
sudo service network-manager restart
Guido July 25, 2015 at 5:14 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

t works fine on my Lubuntu 14.04 in my 10 years old computer! Thanks!!!
chuka August 6, 2015 at 1:09 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

I keep getting “Authentication problem” on my android phone and “invalid password” on

MACbook. I have check and the password is correct. Anything i am doing wrong?
I check the file in /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections and it is the same password i am
entering.
Carlos Godinez August 7, 2015 at 4:36 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

excellent all works great thank you very much and people after making your settings it does not
work, restart your computer that I committed errors, but restarting worked great all the steps
nirma August 8, 2015 at 8:42 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

I successfully create it (3rd method) in same machine with Ubuntu14.4, Ubuntu Mate 15.4,
Linuxmint17. Thank you friend. You have made a great hack. But sorry to say that this does not
work in Linuxmint 17.2. My android devices and other laptops (windows7) trying and lastly said
‘Authentication Problem’/ ‘Network Security Key Mismatch’. Signal strength is excellent, but
could not connect at all.
Nirma August 9, 2015 at 4:12 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

In LinuxMint17.2 I found that network-manager, libnm-glib4, libnm-glib-vpn1, libnm-util2

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Andi August 10, 2015 at 4:11 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-
I got error
(32) The connection’s MAC address did not match this device
When create AP using RALINK 7601.

I am very desprate to solve this problem.
Can any body help me?
Thx very much
Muzaffar August 11, 2015 at 12:07 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Thank you very much! Awesome post. It is amazing that such a little hack makes it possible. By
the way, I used Elementary OS 0.3 Freya – the solution works perfectly.
Sagar August 17, 2015 at 3:32 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

when i run this command:

/etc/NetworkManager/system-connections$ sudo ap-hotspot configure
output is :
Your wireless card or driver does not support Access Point mode
But in windows i can create hotspot with “connectify” please help
VaraKumar August 18, 2015 at 1:49 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I have done all the stuff but the file which is opened through the command is empty file. Can i
get any other solution?
DPK August 26, 2015 at 8:33 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Thanks a TON. I was wondering and doing this but i was missing some steps and also was
missing some in-depth help like from you..Thanks again.
g max September 5, 2015 at 4:31 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Sorry to say that it doesnt work in pepermint6.
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Mike H May 12, 2016 at 10:37 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
DId it in Peppermint 5, so it should work- based on same Ubuntu. I have a physical WifFi
button- works when I press that. If you change password, or edit connection the mode goes
back to “infrastructure”.
chandrayya September 11, 2015 at 12:53 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

I am keep on getting “Authentication problem” even though I am using the correct password and
security type “WPA & WPA2 Personal”
Marga September 17, 2015 at 11:05 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Many thanks Ji m! Now with my Lenovo PC under Ubuntu 14.04 it does work perfectly. I had the
“Authentication problem” issue with my Android phone (not with my Samsung PC under Ubuntu
12.04) and I just changed the Wi-Fi Security to WEP 40/128-bit (even with no security it does
work).
Unfortunately, if I follow the same steps in Ubuntu 12.04 the connection disappears (even from
the hidden connections) once I modify the file from mode=infrastructure to mode=ap – similarly
to what gocanny and vamsi experienced. Could you help me, please?
Alain Bonnefoy September 17, 2015 at 3:28 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Wowwww, between dozens of tutos I saw on Internet, that’s the only one which works on
Ubuntu 15.04 and the trick is the little ack!
Thanks a lot Ji m
kartik Bhushan September 17, 2015 at 10:50 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

thanks it’s helped me a lot and working fine with ubuntu 14.04
thanks again
Edward September 18, 2015 at 6:22 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hi Ji m , in my case i cannot authenticate i am type the same password as the one i used during
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Martin September 18, 2015 at 10:48 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
Hi,
On Xubuntu 14.04 it all seems to work OK but when connecting Andriod phone it says:
Authentication Error occurred – on the phone and keeps asking again for the key.
Any ideas?
Marga September 22, 2015 at 8:49 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hi Martin, I had the same issue with my Android phone. Try to redo each step, but setting the
Wi-Fi Security to WEP 40/128-bit (or even to no security, if you want/can), instead of WPA &
WPA2 Personal. It worked for me.
Shraddheya September 19, 2015 at 8:48 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

The hotspot is created. My phone(Moto G 2nd gen) detects the wifi network. But it keeps
disconnecting and connecting repeatedly(in something like 5 seconds). What should I do to get
rid of this problem?
George September 21, 2015 at 6:42 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Its even simplier in UBUNTU GNOME ….
1. top-right menu -> wifi -> settings

2. click button [use as wifi hotspot] … thats all, simple as that :-), no need to set ssid or
password, or any other details, its instantly generated and shown (computer name, random
password).
Cinnamon October 25, 2015 at 2:16 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

Possible only in Cinnamon Desktop.
Peter October 17, 2015 at 10:01 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

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I tried the “3. Using Unity’s Default Network Manager with a little hack” and it worked perfectly.
Could you please tell me how I can setupGot it!this up to run before I login? Is is possible to edit my
/etc/network/interfaces file to run this at startup?
/
Thank you
Harun October 23, 2015 at 2:01 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Easy solution for linux mint 17.2, (others not worked for me)
1. Click network icon on the bar.
2.Choose create new WiFi network.
3. Give a name for network
4. Write a WPA & WPA personal password and create network
5. Then right click network icon on the bar, choose edit connections
6. Choose your new network, select wifi tab, then change mode from Ad-hoc to infrastructure
7. In the general tab select the automatically connect to this network ……
8. Make that step above
“After above steps, a configuration file created under /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections

directory. File name is same to the connection name you typed in step 4.
Now press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal. When it opens, paste the commands below
and hit enter to edit the configuration file:

When the file opens, find out the line mode=infrastructure and change it to mode=ap. Finally
save the file.”
7. And finally right click network icon on the bar click enable networking, and do this again so
the networking will restart.
8. And
“When everything’s done, enable WIFI from Network Manager icon on the panel. It should
automatically connect to the hotspot you created. If not, select “Connect to Hidden Wi-Fi
Network …”
Muadz October 25, 2015 at 2:34 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I meant, it’s also work on freya
Yateesh October 30, 2015 at 7:10 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

will it work for ubuntu 15.04 ?
Thi November 3, 2015 at 4:47 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-
Got it!
/
5. Go to Wi-Fi Security tab, select security type WPA & WPA2 Personal and set a password.
I setup wifi hotspot in ubuntu 15.04 but “Save” button in this step is disabled.
Please show me how to active “Save” button.
Andrew November 5, 2015 at 3:09 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I had this problem gues what ? Enter in password some numbers and the save button will
become available.
Jap November 4, 2015 at 9:59 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Hi all,
I did it work, but when Im connected to a network with proxy is where I have the issue.
Any idea how to fix this?
thanks.
Dhruv November 6, 2015 at 2:22 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

after using this command gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/wifi-hotspot

one new txt file opens full blank please help
ubuntu 14.04
Subhrajit November 7, 2015 at 5:24 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Man! Really thanks!

I was trying all day to do this!!
Neil November 9, 2015 at 7:45 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

I got this working, but I want to use a different IP address for the hotspot other than 10.42.0.1…
how can I accomplish this?
Iftekhar November 13, 2015 at 5:56 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

why it is not working in my android I cant use hotspot
Got it!
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farhan khan November 20, 2015 at 5:14 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-
Thanks a lot Dude!!!

keep the good work going on…
Nabaasa Archie November 23, 2015 at 9:52 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

I have failed to connect my Nokia X2 Dual Sim on the wifi created and i cant seem to see the
connection…plz help
monica November 23, 2015 at 2:04 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

hi, can i use the third method in ubuntu 15.04.
junmar November 30, 2015 at 3:14 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

thanks a lot ////// it works on my usb dwa 110
janaka November 30, 2015 at 10:17 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hi ji m,
Thanks a lot to share your knowledge. This work for me.
But now I want to set default ip address creating connection. I try to set a ip address in the IPv4
setting tab. But it doesn’t work. So can you tell me how to do that.
Thanks.
Jeffrey Marshall November 30, 2015 at 3:50 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Worked perfectly out of the gate! I used the little wifi dongle that came with a ($35) Raspberry
Pi. Chromecast is up and running against it.
Many thanks!
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Using this method with standart network manager, but android phone cant load pages with this
connexion. But if i connect to this network from another laptop, i can use internet without
problems,
Other thing, is it possible to add some captive portal to this connexion?
Thank’s for sharing!
Nag January 1, 2016 at 10:05 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

I followed the steps properly but in my case the file was empty now what is the next step
please help me
TOP January 13, 2016 at 2:21 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

What I have run into is that while this works well to set up an access point, if I make any edits to
the ap in network manager I have to re-hack the file because the type=ap gets overwritten.
When I don’t want the AP functionality and instead want to connect to another AP it doesn’t
want to stay connected and always seems to jump to AP mode. Is there a way to prevent
Ubuntu from automatically connecting to AP mode?
Ambrish January 13, 2016 at 2:57 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

It works.. I was trying a small password initially and I could not save the connection. You have to
chose a longer password..
Thanks
Chandu January 17, 2016 at 9:22 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

after
its say that i should install gksu with the command “sudo apt-get install gksu”
but still l am not able to get it installed can anybody suggest me the exact command by which i
can fix my problem
ondroid March 30, 2016 at 5:09 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

just replace “gksu” with “sudo”. it woked for me. :D
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kirty bhushan April 6, 2016 at 7:14 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-
Hello sir. Thanks for the info. I did as you have written but I can’t find any network in the hidden
networks dropdown menu. Please help as I need it urgently. Thanks
Mike H May 4, 2016 at 4:10 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

Wow, you are the man. Haven’t tested it yet- ACER 5000 laptop (2006) w 64 bit AMD Turion +
64-bit Ubuntu 14.4 (actually Peppermint 5). Think this will work OK on mine? I have a huge
graphics problem cause of an obsolete SIS display adapter- I can’t show or open the network
manager at all- how do I start that connection from the Terminal?
aman gaur May 16, 2016 at 2:32 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

hello sir, but its showing this type of error

Gtk-WARNING **: Calling Inhibit failed:
can u tell me what it is
Alak Ranasingha June 1, 2016 at 11:37 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

Hi Ji M,
Please help me with this error.
ranasingha@ranasingha-system-product-name:~$ gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-
connections/Rana
** (gedit:8927): WARNING **: Set document metadata failed: Setting attribute metadata::gedit-
spell-enabled not supported
encoding not supported
spell-enabled not supported
encoding not supported
position not supported
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dafter June 3, 2016 at 1:02 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-
It works very well thank you.

However, for some reason, there are some website that can’t be accessed.
My computer which is sharing my 4G connection can access all website, but my friend
computer and his tablet can’t access some website…
It would not be a big issue if our websites (hosted by OVH) were not part of these unaccessible
website (curiously we can access the webmail of OVH)…
Do you have any idea where the problem could come from? and how we could solve it?
I’m not expert, but after reading here and there, I have the word DNS coming back, but I don’t
know what to do.
Grifo June 20, 2016 at 10:32 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

For everyone with the blank file error, you should do the following:
Open terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T);

Execute the comands:
cd /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/
ls
You’ll see all the files in there. Probably there will be some files with the same name and a “~” in
the end. These are the files that are making the problem.
Just execute:
sudo rm -f name_of_the_file~
(replace name_of_the_file with the name of the file you saw when you did “ls”)
and after this create your network again.
Worked for me!
Zuolan July 6, 2016 at 5:11 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

I already did it. It works. Great instruction.
Durgesh July 25, 2016 at 7:44 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

durgesh@durgesh-Inspiron:~$ gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-

connectiones/connection
The program ‘gksu’ is currently not installed. You can install it by typing:
sudo apt-get install gksu
durgesh@durgesh-Inspiron:~$ sudo apt-get install gksu
Reading package lists… Done Got it!
Building dependency tree
/
Reading state information… Done
Package gksu is not available, but is referred to by another package.
This may mean that the package is missing, has been obsoleted, or
is only available from another source
E: Package ‘gksu’ has no installation candidate

durgesh@durgesh-Inspiron:~$
nekyriyana July 26, 2016 at 6:11 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Mode: Infrastructure option is not available in drop down button. I m using Ubuntu 16, is this
above method not for my Ubuntu 16? Thanks
Fedd August 26, 2016 at 1:10 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Set Mode: Hotspot and you’re done
Narendra July 30, 2016 at 5:19 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

my wifi-hotspot was created successfully but when I was connect my phone It Connected but no
Internet access And I checked my LAN connection it also work well . So How can I access my
Internet access Plz help……….
Thileepan August 10, 2016 at 9:53 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

my wifi-hotspot was created successfully but its not flowing to network arrow top of the right side
corner how can i enable the wifi, my ubuntu version is 14.04
Prasad September 16, 2016 at 4:46 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hi, I was trying to the Unity Option in Ubuntu 16.04, and i forgot to Disable the wifi which u
suggested. The file was not created. And now i am not able to see all other Wifi Networks to
Connect, which was possible earlier.Please suggest.
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Hi,
i have a problem, i think i have everything done as you said but at the end i cant connect and
this is always coming up…
(32) Acces Point mode is not supported by this device
Please help
Thanks
Nizam November 17, 2016 at 4:57 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

If someone still have problem on setting up the WiFi Hotspot and changing the SSID name,
maybe this video can help you out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plYQtg_gU2o
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plYQtg_gU2o)
fauzynurn January 7, 2017 at 2:19 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

THANKS! IT WORKED!
addeh January 24, 2017 at 1:43 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

how do i shutdown the hotspot??
Kristina February 4, 2017 at 4:42 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

how to fix my ethernet alwasy disconnected when the wifi hotspot connected 5-10 minute, and i
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3 Ways to Create Wifi Hotspot in

After this tutorial, I’ve found 3 ways to create wifi hotspot

2. Using KDE connection editor, see the post (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/06/share-

4. In next window, do:

gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/wifi-hotspot

Replace wifi-hotspt with the connection name you typed in step 4.

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193 responses to 3 Ways to Create Wifi Hotspot in Ubuntu

Chanish October 19, 2014 at 2:45 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

wow….it really works

A G Lafon July 4, 2015 at 11:11 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Hello when i run gksu gedit /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/aglafon-p7-1209

New Boston August 31, 2015 at 3:49 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

anonymous October 23, 2015 at 3:58 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Chittaranjan Kumar (http://www.techlega.com) January 11, 2016 at 4:38 am

Jossy August 21, 2016 at 3:22 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

Ask me if you face any problem

anonymous March 12, 2016 at 10:58 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

make sure to capitalize network manager like so “NetworkManager”

Jossy August 21, 2016 at 3:19 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

It works for me perfectly. Leave me a message if you face any problem

Nicolas October 10, 2015 at 4:45 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Man…you are really genius…thank you very very much…

Dirk Haar October 25, 2014 at 10:26 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Ji m October 26, 2014 at 11:15 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

For those AP mode is not supported, you may try this:

Dirk Haar October 25, 2014 at 11:23 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

After restarting and reinstall of my WIFI it works again.

raghav October 26, 2014 at 4:38 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Ji m October 26, 2014 at 11:18 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Reconfigure ap-hotspot via command:

I used the 3rd method (with Default Network Manager)

Ubuntu 14.04_x64 (minimal from scratch+MATE)

suvz October 29, 2014 at 10:01 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

shrihari November 1, 2014 at 6:11 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

i tried with default network manager but it says time out

Roshan November 4, 2014 at 3:52 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I used the third method.

Ekanath Chougale November 4, 2014 at 5:38 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Emilio November 12, 2014 at 5:46 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Emilio November 12, 2014 at 6:11 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

Starshine November 15, 2014 at 9:27 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

I had the same issue,

Vishnu November 21, 2014 at 8:29 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-

Replace wifi-hotspt with the connection name you typed in step 4.

It is mentioned above too. :)

Ayush January 12, 2015 at 11:46 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Just do “ls /etc/NetworkManager/system-connections/” and check what is the name

Luffy July 4, 2016 at 3:48 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-hotspot-

you delete old wifi-hotspot and again do those steps.

swapnil November 15, 2014 at 3:48 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

I got this ERRor after i enterng passwrd

(gedit:4330): Gtk-WARNING **: Calling Inhibit failed:

Akshit Sharma November 16, 2014 at 9:24 am (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-

Thanks a ton!!! The simplest way I found on net.

maxvel November 16, 2014 at 5:37 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

What if no connection file created after I added it?

ngux November 17, 2014 at 6:08 pm (https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2014/09/3-ways-create-wifi-

GREAT! Thanx, better than ap-hotspot which have an issue on Trusty