I'm Using ubuntu 16.04 and I have a usable wifi connection. I would like a way to create a hotspot from the wifi interface as my PC is connected. Also, I know Ap-Hotspot won't work on 16.04. Please help!
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On mobile devices (Android and iOS) it is not possible to use the wifi interface twice, for connection of the device and for hotspot– Motte001Jun 16, 2016 at 16:40
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As @Zzzach said, you will need a second wireless card (or use a wired connection as your second network interface). Then the instructions are here: help.ubuntu.com/16.04/ubuntu-help/net-wireless-adhoc.html– Nick WeinbergJun 16, 2016 at 18:06
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Any single-band wireless device can only either receive or transmit a wireless signal.
Even my dual-band (5Ghz and 2.4Ghz) can only receive or transmit at any time. Even if I am connected to a 2.4Ghz wifi, I cannot create a 5Ghz hotspot from that same device.
The only possible way to create a wireless hotspot is if you have an internet connection via another wireless card or through a wired connection.
TL;DR - It's not possible.
answered Jun 16, 2016 at 18:00
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That's not correct, most today comercial wirless adpters can recieve and transmit at same time, this feature is used by software like "Connectify" or "Baidu WiFi Hotspot" for share a wifi connection using the same wifi adapter, unfortunately I have not found a way to do the same in Ubuntu– CesarSep 14, 2016 at 14:13