It works on Windows 7 and above systems, including Server 2008 R2 and Server 2012, both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. It uses Windows Wireless Hosted Network technology to let users to wirelessly share any internet connection with any wife devices. Virtual Router Plus is a free, portable open source project that acts like a virtual software router to turn any Windows PC to a wireless hotspot. It lets you connect up to 10 devices, in-app internet selection, see the details of the connected devices such as Name, IP and Mac addresses, check the network usage, etc. MHotspot is another freeware that turns your Windows 7 and 8 computers into a software Wireless Hotspot.

It works on Windows 7 and 8 computers, both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. It has a bandwidth meter built-in to monitor the usage as well as a separate tab that shows client IP and MAC addresses. Stands for Windows Hotspot, Winhotspot is a free software WiFi hotspot which can be used anywhere anytime as long as you have Internet and Windows PC. It’s completely free and works on systems that run Windows 7 and 8, Server 2008 R on both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms. It also allows you to record and track all visited URL pages.

You can use it for setting up a temporary wireless network that’s isolated from local area network.

MyPublicWifi is an easy-to-use software that turns your Windows laptop/PC into a wireless access point. It’s completely compatible with Windows XP all the way to 10 with the support of both 32-bit and 64-bit editions. 160WiFi, an ex-paid software, is a totally free, secure, ads-free application that turns laptop/desktop into a WiFi hotspot in seconds with the management features available on the connected Android, iOS, and other portable devices. We’ve covered and recommended Connectify before, but here we are going to introduce another 7 alternatives for you. Even though the process looks quite cumbersome, see our step-by-step instruction here, this new technology does help the software vendors make the better 3rd party tools to not only simplify the process but also offer enhanced features. Windows 7 introduced a new feature called Virtual WiFi Technology that basically lets you turn your Windows 7 or 8 computers into a wireless hotspot without a 3rd party application.

Mhotspot troubleshooting