The laptop software for distributing WiFi: an overview of the best products

Enabling the distribution of WiFi will be required if the laptop is connected to the World Wide Web using a cable, and it is not possible to buy or install a separate router. This article highlights the question of which programs for distributing WiFi exist. It describes the utilities themselves and provides information on how to configure them. Performing simple actions in the applications described below, the user will provide the Internet with all devices in which the Wi-Fi module is installed.

Virtual Router

Virtual Router - completely free program for WiFi-distribution. Initially, it was delivered without additional software, but now there is a version of Virtual Router Plus, in which additional advertising components are built. Before installation, it is desirable to enable the increased security mode in the anti-virus program. Carefully scan each installer screen to turn off unnecessary software.

If you do not consider the possibility of installing advertising components on your computer, the program can be recommended to everyone. This product is one of the best in its class. The interface of the application is simple, so even an unsophisticated user can understand the configuration. To download the program, visit the official website of the developer. The only drawback of the utility is the inability to distribute Wi-Fi if you use a wireless connection to connect to the Internet.

Configuring Virtual Router

After the installation is completed and the utility is launched for the first time, a window will appear on the screen where you will need to configure it by filling in several graphs:

• Network name - here you should set a title that will be displayed when you search for a Wi-Fi connection on another device.
• The password is a key without which you can not connect to the Internet.
• General connection - select the connection through which the laptop is connected to the worldwide network.

Having filled all the fields of the settings, click the Start Virtual Router button. The utility will automatically collapse, and a message on the success of the operation will be displayed on the screen. Now you can connect to a wireless network from any device.

WiFi Creator

WiFi Creator is a simple and convenient program for a laptop for distributing WiFi. The Internet also has a WiFi HotSpot Creator application. Do not confuse these software products. HotSpot Creator is a utility that installs malicious software into your computer.

Installation WiFi Creator will not cause difficulties - the installation process is standard. Before running the program you need to give elevated rights. The easiest way to do this is by calling the context menu of the shortcut and clicking on "Run as administrator". The utility does not add new functionality and does not install additional drivers, but simply performs the configuration that an experienced user can make from the command line.

The application configuration is completely analogous to the Virtual Router. The user needs to enter the network name, password and select the connection that is used by the laptop to access the Internet. When the configuration is complete, click Start Hotspot.

MHotspot

MHotspot - a program for a laptop for distributing WiFi with more functionality than in the products described above. The application can display the list of connected devices, limit the number of simultaneous connections. The Hotspot tab shows the amount of data sent and received, the speed of Internet connection (incoming and outgoing separately).

The only drawback is the attempt to install additional software during the installation. Check all dialog boxes and discard products that you do not need.

After the first start, the program will prompt you to turn on the firewall if it is turned off, referring to the inability to function properly. For most users, mHotspot also works without firewall activation. The program setting is standard. From the user you will need to enter the name of the access point, the password, specify the Internet connection.

In the utility settings there are items responsible for adding mHotspot to startup, enabling Wi-Fi distribution after the application is started, checking for updates.

MyPublicWiFi

MyPublicWiFi is another program for a laptop for distributing WiFi, which has additional functionality. After installation, the application will require a restart of the laptop. The configuration of the utility is similar to the same operation in another software of its class.

The user can view the list of devices using the access point, limit the speed of Internet distribution, specify the number of simultaneous connections.

To download the utility, visit the official website. The application is distributed free of charge.

Connectify Hotspot

The program for laptop for distribution WiFi Connectify comes in several versions. Most users will have enough free edition functionality. The price of paid versions starts from 2500 rubles, so the purchase of the utility is not practical. For such money you can buy a wireless router. The main advantage of the utility is the support of most popular versions of Windows. The application runs even in XP.

During the installation, a new WiFi service is added to the OS. The program for distributing the Internet will require a restart of the laptop after installation. Also, the utility will start automatically every time you turn on the computer.

After the first start the program will show a brief information about yourself. On this screen, you just click Next, without reading. There is no useful information in this window. On the second and third screens, click on the Use Hotspot Lite link. Do not enter information into the fields located in these windows.

Configure Connectify is standard, but changing the name of the access point to a free version of the utility will not allow. After configuring and starting the distribution, the video will open on the screen. Watch it is not necessary, you can immediately turn it off.

It is recommended to use the application if no other utility could cope with an operation like distributing WiFi (Windows 8). The program has many shortcomings and a small number of advantages over other products.