Windows Hotspot Toggle

PowerShell script to toggle the WiFi hotspot on Windows 10/11 without using deprecated netsh commands.

Features

Modern Implementation - Uses Windows Runtime API instead of legacy netsh
Automatic Adapter Detection - Finds WiFi adapters intelligently
Task Scheduler Ready - Perfect for automated startup/scheduled activation
Comprehensive Logging - Detailed logs for troubleshooting
User-Friendly - Remembers your adapter selection
Firewall Compatible - Includes WiFi reset functionality, for compatibility with firewalls such as Comodo

Usage

Run script in terminal

.\toggle-hotspot.ps1

Run as a shortcut, or in Task Scheduler

%SystemRoot%\system32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -file toggle-hotspot.ps1

Use Cases

• 🕒 Run a hotspot automatically at startup
• ⏱️ Schedule hotspot availability
• 🖱️ Quickly toggle hotspot with a desktop shortcut
• 🤖 Integrate with other automation workflows

Requirements

• Windows 10/11
• Administrator privileges
• PowerShell 5.1+