Create wifi network in Ubuntu 17.10

Question

How do I create a new wifi network in Ubuntu 17.10? In older versions there is an Edit connections option in the menu bar where you can create a new wifi network. But in Ubuntu 17.10 I didn't find this option.

Without this create new wifi option I don't know how to share my internet using a wireless hotspot.

The important thing is I am trying to share a wired connection via hotspot, not a wireless connection from hotspot.

pomsky · Answer 1 · 2017-11-07T10:24:36.500

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Click on Activities, search for Settings and open it.
Go to Wi-Fi section.
Click on the vertical ellipsis (three vertical dots) or something similar at the top right to open a pop-up dialogue. You should find a "Turn On Wi-Fi Hotspot" option there:

If you're unable to transmit data even after turning on hotspot, try this: Wi-fi hotspot doesn't transmit data

edited Nov 07 '17 at 10:24

answered Oct 24 '17 at 00:28

pomsky

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I've done that,but I cannot find any wifi network in my android phone.Moreover the hotspot turns off itself after some time. – Gowtham Chowdary Oct 24 '17 at 10:38
No I am trying to share my wired connection via hotspot – Gowtham Chowdary Oct 24 '17 at 10:43
@GowthamChowdary See the last part of my answer now. – pomsky Nov 09 '17 at 12:12

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 24 '17 at 12:46

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The option to create a WiFi hotspot in 17.10 has moved just slightly. It is now in the menu to the right of the slider turning wifi on and off...

answered Oct 24 '17 at 12:46

Charles Green

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Create wifi network in Ubuntu 17.10

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