Windows Client Guide

Overview

The Windows desktop client connects your laptop to the phone's SOCKS5 proxy and creates a TUN virtual adapter, routing all system traffic through the phone's connection.

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Installation

Option 1: Standalone EXE (Recommended)

1. Download Hotspot_Bypass_VPN_Windows.exe from the Download page.
2. Run the executable. If Windows SmartScreen shows a warning, click More info → Run anyway.
3. The app will request Administrator privileges — accept it (required for TUN virtual adapter).

Option 2: From Source

git clone https://github.com/nestchao/Hotspot-Bypass-VPN-Unlimited-Hotspot.git
cd Hotspot-Bypass-VPN-Unlimited-Hotspot/laptop_proxy
pip install -r requirements.txt
python main.py

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Quick Start

Windows client main interface

Step 1: Phone Setup

Make sure your phone is running in Host mode (see Android Guide).

Note the connection details:

• SSID: DIRECT-HotspotBypass
• Password: 87654321
• Proxy: 192.168.49.1:8080

Step 2: Connect Laptop to Wi-Fi Direct

1. Open Wi-Fi settings on your laptop.
2. Find and connect to DIRECT-HotspotBypass.
3. Enter password 87654321.

Step 3: Launch the Windows Client

1. Open the Windows client application.
2. Enter proxy details:
   • Proxy IP: 192.168.49.1
   • Proxy Port: 8080
3. Click Start VPN.
4. The app will automatically download tun2socks and wintun dependencies on first run, then create a TUN virtual adapter.

Step 4: Verify

• Check the status indicator — it should show Connected.
• Open a browser and visit any website — traffic should be routed through your phone.
• Check the live log for connection details.

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Troubleshooting

Issue	Solution
"Administrator privileges required"	Right-click the EXE → Run as administrator
tun2socks download fails	Check your internet connection. The app can connect through the phone's proxy first.
TUN adapter not created	Run the app as Administrator. Disable any other VPN software.
No internet after connecting	Try restarting the VPN. Check the phone is still in Host mode.
Game lag / high ping	Switch phone to 5GHz Wi-Fi Direct band. Reduce distance between devices.
Bridge mode not working	Make sure ICS is configured correctly. Restart the mobile hotspot.