Windows Hotspot CLI Tool

This is a native C++ project for Windows (built with Visual Studio) that allows you to start or stop a Wi-Fi hotspot using a simple command-line interface.

✅ Features

• Start a hotspot with a custom SSID and password
• Stop the hotspot
• Native C++ using Windows Runtime (WinRT) APIs

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🔧 Build Instructions

⚠️ This project is for Windows only, and must be built with Visual Studio (any recent version that supports C++/WinRT).

1. Open the .sln file in Visual Studio.
2. Set the build configuration to x64 and Release (or Debug).
3. Build the project (Ctrl + Shift + B or via the Build menu).

The output executable (e.g. HotspotManager.exe) will be in x64\Release\ or x64\Debug\.

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🚀 Usage

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and go to the folder with HotspotManager.exe.

Start a hotspot

HotspotManager.exe -start <SSID> <PASSWORD>

• <SSID>: Name of the Wi-Fi network
• <PASSWORD>: Password (must be 8–63 characters)

Example:

program.exe -start MyNetwork SecurePass123

Stop the hotspot

program.exe -stop

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📝 Notes

• Your Wi-Fi adapter must support tethering.
• It uses your current internet connection for sharing.

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📜 License

This project is provided as-is for educational and personal use.