Create WiFi Hotspot on Windows 7

Windows 7 can serve as an access pointor WiFi hub where you can connect allyour devices securely. Latter part is mustas you would not want someone to accessyour network and use it for maliciouspurpose. Luckily, there are already plentyof applications available which let youcreate WiFi hotspot without much effort ortechnical knowledge.

Connectify :

- Connectify is one of the mostrecommended software often used tocreate hotspot instantly. Advanced optionin connectify will let you decide thesecurity mode and password to connect tohotspot. Once it is live you can connectany number of devices to it, which you can track down from ‘Clients’ tab.

- It will enlist all the connected devices tothe network. Pro version of Connectify willlet you share files, media on wirelessnetwork.

Maryfi :

- Maryfi is yet another free utility that let you create a WiFi hotspot and connect WiFienabled devices, networks, smartphone,music player and gaming system instantly.Like any other WiFi access point, Maryfiwill keep your device safe using WPA2encryption method. It is available inEnglish and Arabic version.

Virtual Router :

- Virtual router turns any Windows 7 pc intoWiFi hotspot using wireless hostednetwork technology. The program iswritten in C# and also works on Window2008 R2 computers. It uses one of themost secured encryption algorithm calledWPA2. It is a free utility.

Bzeek : 

- Bzeek turns your Windows 7 into softwareaccess point for free WiFi access. You canconnect your iPhone, Windows Phone,Android and other smartphone or anyother WiFi enabled devices to this networksecurely. It has a built-in firewall to protectyour computer and network.

  -  Let us know if you’ve come across any such application which let you create WiFihotspot so easily. We will definitely featurethem in our blog.