Connectify - Internet Sharing Made Easy


  1. Posts : 1,506
    W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
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    Connectify - Internet Sharing Made Easy


    I figured I'd post about this, I just came across it and it seems quite useful. Basically, it creates an alternative to an Ad-Hoc network. An Ad-Hoc network normally allows you to share an internet connection from one device (ethernet) through another device (wifi card) to any computers in the area.

    Connectify actually simplifies and enhances this entire process. Instead of forcing you to use two devices (ethernet/wifi) to share your connection, you can share a wireless internet connection through that very same wifi card.

    Another plus is the fact that it doesn't create an actual Ad-Hoc network. It creates a Hotspot which shows up on other computers as a real network. In addition to that, it uses WPA2 encryption and is very easy to set up.

    Connectify - Turn your Windows 7 laptop into a Wi-Fi Hotspot
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  2. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #2

    Interesting. Thanks for the link. Since my home group is working well and guests can join my net (if I supply the password), I will leave well enough alone.
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  3. Posts : 16
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600)
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    THanks man! :) this help me a lot.
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  4. Posts : 44
    Windows 7 Home Basic
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    I'm using connectify on my win 7 laptop with ease...its very easy to setup. I connect my wifi enabled android mobile to my laptop & use the laptop's wired internet to surf the net on my mobile.
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  5. Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
       #5

    Here is the manual method to create an AP on your Windows 7 machine. This is for people who like doing things the hard way, or just people who like using the command prompt for everything.

    Windows 7 Tip of the Week: Use Wireless Hosted Networking to Share An Internet Connection Wirelessly
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