Internet share programs

Unless you have a Wi-Fi base station such as the AirPort Express by Apple which can convert the wired Internet connection to wireless access point, one way to share the Internet connection for free is through the unused wireless adapter found on your laptop. Do take note that a virtual Wireless Access Point is much easier to create and configure compared to creating a public hotspot where you are normally greeted with a webpage on your default web browser either to sign up or agree to the terms to use the hotspot service.

Basically your laptop gets the Internet connection from the wired Ethernet adapter and then the wireless adapter will be configured to act like a wireless router to share the Internet connection. Although it may sound difficult, the setup process is actually quite simple that only involves a few mouse clicks by using any of the 10 free programs listed below.

Each program has its own advantages and limitations, so choose the one that is suitable for you. Connectify Hotspot is one of the most popular and stable software to share your Internet connection using your wireless adapter.

What we really like about Connectify Hotspot is it works on Windows XP right up to the latest Windows 8 while most of the alternatives below does not support Windows XP. To share your Internet connection using your wireless adapter with Connectify Hotspot, download, install and run the application.

Optionally set a name for your Hotspot and set a password. It is advisable to use the WPA2 encryption unless you want everyone within the range to be able to connect or perhaps you have an old device that only works with WEP. Finally click the Start Hotspot button. You get to see who is connect to your wireless access point from the Clients tab. Download Connectify Hotspot. MyPublicWiFi is one of our favorite tool after testing nearly a dozen of such software because it is able to log all the URLs visited by the connected clients and has a simple firewall to block file sharing software that uses P2P protocol.

You also get to see the connected clients from the Clients tab. You will need to manually run the program as administrator each time you want to launch it. Setting up MyPublicWiFi is easy. Download MyPublicWiFi. It only support Windows 7 and Windows R2. Some of main advantages in this tool is the simplicity of the program with very little configuration options and it is open source. The setup comes in a clean MSI installer without ad-ware.

After installing, run it and set a network name SSID , password, select the network adapter that you want to share if it is not automatically selected and finally click Start Virtual Router button. Download Virtual Router Manager. Virtual Access Point Software only works on Windows 7. To deactivate the access point, simply click the button next to it to turn off.

Basically Java made it possible for this to work by dropping a batch file turnonvp. The batch file contains a command line to create a wireless hosted network in Windows 7. Visit Virtual Access Point. The Windows version only works on Windows 7 and 8. A very unique feature found in BEETmobile Hotspot is the ability to set a timer to automatically turn off the Hotspot at the Settings area. The main interface shows the number of connected devices, throughput and volume of bandwidth transfer.

BEETmobile Hotspot is also very easy to use. SeventhGate is another free and open source Internet connection sharing tool hosted in CodePlex. If you prefer a tool that can set a limit to the connected clients, SeventhGate allows you to set a client limit from the main interface. Below are 4 software that enables you to create individual user names and login passwords for your customers. These types of virtual hotspot software are useful for those renting out rooms, providing lodging, running a hostel, hotel, or cybercafe.

Some are more powerful than others, do check them out. Who needs this? Say if you have free internet access via LAN network for your desktop or laptop in a hotel or hostel or student dorm.

These software will enable your smartphone to access the internet. Connectify Hotspot is perhaps the best software solution to wifi sharing, it comes with lots of features when you purchase the Pro or Max package. Primary features:. Anyone nearby can surf the Internet through your sharing. This is also an ideal solution for setting up a temporary Access Point in a hotel room,meeting room,at home or the like. Just like all the other hotspot creators, this software enables you to share your internet connection with others.

HostedNetworkStarter is a simple tool for Windows and later that allows you to easily create a wifi hotspot with your wireless network adapter, using the Wifi hosted network feature of Windows operating system.

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