Local Network Setup: Windows - Android Hotspot & Python Web Server by t.me/Nexiuo

A guide focusing on connecting a Windows device to an Android hotspot without internet access and setting up a local web server using Python's built-in HTTP server. By following these steps, you'll be able to find your Android device's IP address and set up a local web server that can be accessed from your Windows device connected to the same hotspot.

Getting the IP Address using Termux

1. Install Termux: If you haven't already, download and install Termux from the Google Play Store.
2. Open Termux: Launch the Termux app on your Android device.
3. Update Termux Packages: Ensure all packages are up to date by running:
   
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   1	pkg update && pkg upgrade

4. Install net-tools: This package includes ifconfig, which helps in finding the IP address.
   
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   1	pkg install net-tools

5. Find the IP Address: Use ifconfig to find the IP address of your Android device.
   
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   ifconfig

   Look for the wlan0 interface (or similar) and note the inet address, which is your device's IP address on the local network.
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   ifconfig Warning: cannot open /proc/net/dev (Permission denied). Limited output. lo: flags=73<UP,LOOPBACK,RUNNING> mtu 65536 inet 127.0.0.1 netmask 255.0.0.0 unspec 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00 txqueuelen 1000 (UNSPEC) v4-seth_lte0: flags=4305<UP,POINTOPOINT,RUNNING,NOARP,MULTICAST> mtu 1472 inet 192.0.0.4 netmask 255.255.255.255 destination 192.0.0.4 unspec 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00 txqueuelen 500 (UNSPEC) wlan0: flags=4163<UP,BROADCAST,RUNNING,MULTICAST> mtu 1500 inet 192.168.217.16 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 192.168.217.255 unspec 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00-00 txqueuelen 1000 (UNSPEC)

Setting Up a Local Web Server Using Python's http.server

1. Install Python: If Python isn't already installed on your Android device, you can install it via Termux.
   
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   1	pkg install python

2. Navigate to Your Desired Directory: Use the cd command to navigate to the directory where you want to serve files.
   
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   1	cd /path/to/your/directory

3. Start the HTTP Server: Run the following command to start a simple HTTP server on port 8000 (or any other port you prefer).
   
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   1	python -m http.server 8000

   This will start the server, and you can access it from your Windows device by navigating to http://<Android_IP>:8000 in a web browser.

Example Commands

• Get IP Address:
  
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  ifconfig

• Start HTTP Server:
  
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  1	python -m http.server 8000

Steps to Connect Windows to Android Hotspot Without Internet

1. Verify Hotspot IP Address

1. Check Android Hotspot IP:
   • On your Android device, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering > Wi-Fi hotspot.
   • Note the IP address of the hotspot. Typically, it is 192.168.43.1.

2. Connect Windows Device to Android Hotspot

1. Connect to Hotspot:
   • On your Windows device, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
   • Find and connect to the SSID of your Android hotspot.

3. Disable Metered Connection

1. Disable Metered Connection:
   • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
   • Click on Manage known networks.
   • Select your Android hotspot SSID and click Properties.
   • Toggle Set as metered connection to Off.

4. Configure Static IP Address on Windows

1. Set Static IP:
   • Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi.
   • Click on your connected network (Android hotspot).
     
   • Scroll down to IP settings and click Edit.
   • Change from Automatic (DHCP) to Manual.
   • Toggle IPv4 to On and enter the following details:
   • IP address: An IP address in the same subnet as your Android device, e.g., 192.168.43.20.
   • Subnet prefix length: 24.
   • Gateway: The IP address of your Android device, e.g., 192.168.43.1.
   • Preferred DNS: 8.8.8.8 (or any other DNS server).
   • Click Save.
     

5. Disable Network Health Check

1. Disable Active Probing:
   • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
   • Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NlaSvc\Parameters\Internet.
   • Double-click EnableActiveProbing and change the value from 1 to 0.
   • Click OK and restart your computer.

Setting Up a Local Web Server Using Python

1. Install Python

1. Download and Install Python:
   • Download the latest version of Python from python.org.
   • Follow the installation instructions, ensuring you add Python to your system PATH.

2. Start the Python HTTP Server

1. Open Command Prompt:
   • Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the Directory:
   • Use the cd command to navigate to the directory you want to serve. For example:
     
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     1	cd C:\path\to\your\directory

3. Start the Server:
   • Run the following command to start the Python HTTP server:
     
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     1	python -m http.server 8000

   • This will start a simple HTTP server on port 8000.

3. Access the Local Web Server

1. Access from Windows Device:
   • Open a web browser on your Windows device and navigate to http://localhost:8000 or http://<your-static-ip>:8000 (e.g., http://192.168.43.20:8000).
2. Access from Other Devices:
   • Ensure other devices are connected to the same Android hotspot.
   • Open a web browser on any connected device and navigate to http://<your-static-ip>:8000 (e.g., http://192.168.43.20:8000).

By following these steps, you can establish a stable connection between your Windows device and the Android hotspot, and set up a local web server using Python's built-in HTTP server. This setup allows you to host and access web content on your local network without the need for an internet connection.