The best programs for sharing Wi-Fi from a laptop

Good day!

In some cases, it is very necessary to distribute the Internet from a laptop via Wi-Fi (for example, to a phone or tablet). You can, of course, do this in "powdered" ways using the command line (for example), or you can use a small application - in which it will take literally 2-3 mouse clicks. This saves time and nerves ( ) and improve usability.

In this article I would like to give the most interesting utilities for solving this problem. I emphasize that in order to distribute the Internet from a laptop via Wi-Fi, you must have it and work on this laptop (this is probably obvious to everyone). Well, and, of course, you must have the drivers installed on the Wi-Fi adapter (in the English version, the adapter name will contain "Wireless ...").

And so, now you can move on to the topic of the question ...

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Top 6 Wi-Fi Internet Sharing Programs

Let's organize an access point!

mHotspot

Official website: //www.mhotspot.com/

MHotspot main window

mHotspot is a free program that "converts" your Windows 7, 8, 10 laptop into a "virtual" Wi-Fi router and helps you create a secure Wi-Fi hotspot.

You can share your Internet connection to your laptop (whether it's a LAN cable, Ethernet, Data-Card, 3G / 4G, or the same Wi-Fi) for many other devices: phones, other laptops, iPads, tablets, etc. etc.

Features:

the ability to connect up to 10 devices to your created access point;
you can independently set the name of your network, specify the password;
very compact, minimalist design: almost everything can be customized in the main window;
you can share such connections as: LAN, Ethernet, 3G / 4G, Wi-Fi;
you will be able to view the connected devices, their: name, IP-address, Mac-address;
you will be able to view the network load: who downloads and how much, uploads, how much the network loads;
security of the created network - WPA2 PSK;
there is a function of expanding the operation of the Wi-Fi network (i.e. the laptop will work as a repeater);
the utility works well with all modern OS Windows 7, 8, 10 (32/64 bits).

MyPublicWiFi

Official website: //mypublicwifi.com

MyPublicWiFi - main program window

MyPublicWiFi - a very simple program for creating a Wi-Fi access point to the Internet. Any device within the range of your Wi-Fi network will be able to use the shared Internet. The program is ideal for a temporary access point, for example, when you are staying at a hotel on the road and you need internet on your phone.

By the way, MyPublicWiFi logs all connections, and you can track them as you work. All in all, a very handy utility that does its job well.

Features:

the ability to share connections: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, DSL, 3G / HSDPA / 4G;
repeater operation mode is supported (strengthens the Wi-Fi network signal, expanding the coverage area);
the network is protected using WPA2 encryption technology;
the program keeps logs of all connected / disconnected devices;
all connected users can be monitored in real time;
very simple and easy interface: even those who have not worked for a PC for weeks can figure it out ...

Connectify

Official website: //www.connectify.me/ru/

Connectify - main window

Despite the small weight of the utility, with its help you can convert your laptop into an Internet access point via Wi-Fi for other devices: smartphone, laptop, tablet, TV, etc. For beginners, the utility provides a quick setup wizard.

Features:

quick deployment of the access point: in just a few mouse clicks;
there is a quick setup wizard;
WPA2-PSK / WEP encryption support;
the program supports 9 languages, incl. Russian (in addition, the network name and passwords may contain Unicode characters (★) and emoji);
the ability to block ads for devices that connect to the network you created in Connectify;
allows you to monitor everyone who is connected to your network (how many devices, their names, etc.);
there is a Hotspot MAX function - it allows you to expand the area of the existing Wi-Fi network (a kind of repeater);
the PRO version (paid) has the ability to control the firewall.

Switch Virtual Router

Website: //switchvirtualrouter.narod.ru/

Switch Virtual Router - main window

A very simple utility for creating a virtual Wi-Fi hotspot. I note right away that the program is only a control tool (it facilitates interaction with the Windows OS). Those. if you start it, create a Wi-Fi network and close it, then the Wi-Fi network will work further (in some cases it is very convenient).

In addition, the utility has options for shutting down the PC, putting it into sleep mode, hibernation. It is possible to view who is connected to the created Wi-Fi network, enable program startup, auto-update network status, etc.

In general, a very convenient utility for quickly creating a Wi-Fi network, with minimal system requirements (practically does not load the system).

Virtual Router

Official site: //archive.codeplex.com/?p=virtualrouter

Note: for the utility to work, you must have the NET Framework 3.5 package installed on your system.

Virtual Router - a Wi-Fi network has been created in the program, to which 2 devices are connected

Free application that allows you to turn your computer (laptop) into a Wi-Fi spot. Virtual Router organizes an access point using the tools that are in Windows (it just makes it much easier to interact with them).

I also note the simple interface of the utility: all actions are done in one window, there is nothing superfluous and distracting.

Features:

to create a Wi-Fi network, you just need to specify the name of the network and the password to access it (this is done literally in 5-10 seconds!);
you can distribute almost any type of Internet connection via Wi-Fi: Ethernet, Wi-Fi, LAN, Dial-up, 3G / 4G, etc., and to any type of device: laptop, PC, phone, tablet, printer, etc. .d .;
can be used on the road, airport, home, office, etc .;
provides a high level of security (WPA2 network encryption).
Windows 7, 8, 10, Windows Server 2012, 2008 (32/64 bits) are supported.

Wi-Fi Point

Official site: //wladmv.blogspot.com/ (not active recently)

You can download the program from the software portal: //www.softportal.com/

Wi-Fi Point - the baby works perfectly ...

It's no joke to say, but running this utility to start distribution, you need to press one "Start" button (but it is better, of course, to set the name of the network and its password in the settings before that). The program is made in real minimalism: at startup, only 2 buttons are available: network start, and setting.

Note that the weight of the program is only 67 Kb! No installation required, there is an option for auto-start.

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