How to Install Soketi on Windows 11

Soketi is an open source networking tool that allows you to easily share internet connections from one device to another over USB. In this guide, we'll walk through the steps to install Soketi on Windows 11.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure that your Windows 11 machine meets the following requirements:

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install Soketi on Windows 11:

  1. Open your favorite browser and visit the Soketi download page.
  2. Click on the Windows button to download the installer.
  3. Once the download completes, locate the installer file in your downloads folder and double-click on it to begin the installation process.
  4. If prompted, grant the installer administrative privileges by clicking Yes on the User Account Control (UAC) dialog box.
  5. Agree to the license terms and conditions, and then click Next.
  6. Choose the installation location or leave it as the default location, and click Next.
  7. Confirm that the installation settings are correct on the summary page, and click Install.
  8. Wait for the installation process to complete. This should take only a few minutes.
  9. Once the installation is complete, click Finish to close the installer.

Using Soketi

Now that Soketi is installed on your Windows 11 machine, you can use it to share your internet connection over USB. Here's how:

  1. Connect your Windows 11 machine to the device you want to share internet connectivity with using a USB cable.
  2. Launch the Soketi application from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
  3. If prompted, grant Soketi permission to access your network by clicking Allow on the Windows Firewall dialog box.
  4. On the Soketi interface, select the internet connection you want to share from the dropdown menu.
  5. Next, select the device you want to share your internet connection with from the dropdown menu.
  6. Click the Share button to start sharing your internet connection.

That's it! You've successfully installed and used Soketi on your Windows 11 machine. Enjoy using this awesome open source networking tool!

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