use computer as hotspot

[theski232]

i was wondering if it was possible to use my computer as a hotspot so that i can use my ipod, my computer has internet through ethernet

 

[chev65]

Sure it is possible using this software called connectify. It's supposed to work really well.
Connectify - Turn your Windows 7 laptop into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

 

[theski232]

Sure it is possible using this software called connectify. It's supposed to work really well.
Connectify - Turn your Windows 7 laptop into a Wi-Fi Hotspot

have you used this software because my ipod connects to the network but none of the apps that require wifi update, they just say "update failed" or "not connected to internet" but i am connected to my network in settings on my ipod

 

[chev65]

Everyone says it works for them but I havn't tried it out so I'm not really sure how to fix your particular problem.

 

[karlsnooks]

theski,

Here's a nice write-up on doing this:
http://www.winsupersite.com/win7/totw/whn.asp

 

[theski232]

I am "reactivating" this thread because i am still having the same problem as before, even with the new V2.2.0 of connectifyme. If any one knows what is wrong please help me!!!!!

 

[WebMattR]

Are you using a laptop or a desktop? I would just create an ad hoc wifi network, and then bridge it from a hard connection.

 

[Kari]

Here's an interesting tool from a Microsofr MVP, Chris Pietschmann: Virtual Router - Wifi Hot Spot for Windows 7 / 2008 R2

Works fine on my 32-bit rig, never got it working on a 64-bit although it should work on both. When it works it's the simplest possible solution.

Kari

 

[rbeldua]

I am "reactivating" this thread because i am still having the same problem as before, even with the new V2.2.0 of connectifyme. If any one knows what is wrong please help me!!!!!

Had the same problem with that version...I used to connect my N95 via connectifyme...after they updated their software i had several connection problems such as server not found....what i did was uninstall the new version, and install the 1st version......better try it without password first, then experiment with wep or wpa...my N95 works with wep security and my N97 works with wpa...

 

[theski232]

theski,

Here's a nice write-up on doing this:
Windows 7 Tip of the Week: Use Wireless Hosted Networking to Share An Internet Connection Wirelessly

I just retried this because I barely get any 3G coverage in my dorm.
It still isn't working, I'm unable to create the network. Can my wireless card even create the network (Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6250 AGN). this is what happens, see attached.

 

[WebMattR]

Do you have ICS disabled?

 

[theski232]

Do you have ICS disabled?

this is what happens when I try to enable ICS

 

[WebMattR]

Alright then. Try the following:

Start
Run
Services.msc
Find Internet Connection Services in the list
Double click, and set it's state to automatic
Reboot

Try bridging now.

 

[theski232]

Alright then. Try the following:

Start
Run
Services.msc
Find Internet Connection Services in the list
Double click, and set it's state to automatic
Reboot

Try bridging now.

I can now enable ICS for my wifi adapter but when its enabled I lose my internet connection.
Could it be that I am using a LAN network with an ethernet cable for internet?

 

[WebMattR]

Could you provide me with a screenshot of ipconfig /all? (here's a guide on how)

 

[theski232]

Could you provide me with a screenshot of ipconfig /all? (here's a guide on how)

here you are

 

[WebMattR]

Pilfered this from an ad-riddled site. Should work for W7 as well (sorry, I forget thsi step, and this is more coherent than I could explain it).

In Vista, right-click the Network icon in your system tray and choose Connect to a network. Click Set up a connection or network in the sidebar, and choose the Set up a wireless ad hoc network option. Then follow the setup wizard and save the new network.

Once you've created your ad hoc wireless networkwith the laptop you plugged in, you can connect any other computer to the new Wi-Fi network just as you would connect it to any other wireless hotspot.

 

[theski232]

Pilfered this from an ad-riddled site. Should work for W7 as well (sorry, I forget thsi step, and this is more coherent than I could explain it).

In Vista, right-click the Network icon in your system tray and choose Connect to a network. Click Set up a connection or network in the sidebar, and choose the Set up a wireless ad hoc network option. Then follow the setup wizard and save the new network.

Once you've created your ad hoc wireless networkwith the laptop you plugged in, you can connect any other computer to the new Wi-Fi network just as you would connect it to any other wireless hotspot.

Thanks, I was able to create the ad hoc network but my iPhone wasnt able to connect to the network. Is an ad hoc network only good for computer to computer, or can it support mobile devices?

 

[WebMattR]

It might be only good for computer to computer. I hadn't thought of that.

 

[bug67]

So, I just had this very problem solved by following DMHolt57's command prompt instructions here. Works like a charm!

How to Setup Virtual Wifi on Windows 7
1. Open a command-prompt with administrator privileges.

Click on Start menu, All Programs, Accessories, right-click on Command Prompt, select “Run as administrator”). Type in:

2. Configure the “hosted” interface:

netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=Test key=password

This example creates an access-point with an SSID of “Test”,

3. Configure Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)

Open up the networking control panel. Select the interface that currently has Internet connection (like your Ethernet or normal wifi), enable “Sharing”, and then select the special “hosted” interface.

4. Start it

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

Here's a tutorial that goes a little more into it. They also mention the Virtual Router software. I couldn't get it to work. The command prompt did work though.

EDIT:

It should be noted that upon re-boot, the command

netsh wlan start hostednetwork

has to be run to start the virtual wifi again.