Turn Your Windows 7 Laptop into a WiFi Hotspot with Connectify - the How-To Geek
In some computing situations, you might need to create a WiFi hotspot quickly so other wireless devices can use an Internet connection. Today we take a look at Connectify which easily turns your Windows 7 machine into an instant WiFi hotspot.
You might be at a location where there is only one Ethernet connection available (hotel room, office or meeting room etc.) and you need to share the Internet connection with other people or devices. Connectify is a free utility which is light on system resources and makes it easy for you to set up your Windows 7 machine as a secure WiFi hotspot.
Note: Connectify only works with Windows 7 Home and above, Starter is not supported.
Connectify
Installation is quick and easy, and once complete, you can access Connectify from the icon in the Taskbar.
Under settings, type in a name for the WiFi network, a password to access it, then decide the type of internet connection you want to share. It allows LAN, VirtualBox Host-Only, Wireless Network Connection, and no Internet sharing. When you’re ready, click on the Start Hotspot button.
Now you’ll see it running and can begin connecting your other wireless computers and/or devices.
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