You can share the internet connection of your laptop or desktop with another device via Wi-Fi, and it is very easy to do, most of the time. Mac users do not face any problem because doing internet sharing in OS X is a few clicks.
However, this process is slightly complicated for Windows users. Built-in options are also sometimes not effective due to the problem of the complex setup process and reliability
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Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1
The good thing is that many apps that convert your machine into Wi-Fi hotspots are available in the market. But before using it, get information about Windows built-in sharing on Microsoft’s website. Hopefully your luck will be better than us. We would suggest that you ignore this process and use the third-party app, because its experience will be better.
We tested the popular app Connectify and Virtual Router Plus. Experience with virtual router plus was poor. Installed anti-virus described it as dangerous for the system, and during installation it tried to install several unwanted software. This type of problem did not occur with Connectify. This is a reliable app to convert your computer into Wi-Fi hotspots.
For this process, you have to use a Windows computer that contains Wi-Fi adapter (or built-in Wi-Fi). If there is no Wi-Fi in your computer, then you buy a one which is connected through USB.
Windows Machine, follow these steps to make a Wi-Fi Hotspot:
1. Download and install the Connect. Installation is very straightforward, and when it is complete, you should restart your computer.
2. After restarting the computer, check whether it is connected to the Internet or not. If it is, run the connectify hotspot.
3. You will be able to see two tabs in the app: settings and clients. “Create a …” at the Settings tab. Click on the Wi-Fi hotspot inside.
4. You will see a drop-down menu under the Internet to share. Expend it and choose the connection you want to share. We tested this app with wired and wireless connections, in both circumstances it was working properly.
5. In the menu you will be able to see many more options. Enter the password for Wi-Fi. Click on Start Hotspot.
You just need to do so. Now your second device will start detecting a Wi-Fi network called Connectify-Me. Enter passwords and use the internet without any hassle.
Connectify is a paid app, but its free version is also available with some low features. You can make hotspots with the help of a free version, but the biggest drawback is that after every 30 minutes it will automatically be disconnected and every time a pop-up will be seen, in which you will be asked to buy a Pro version. You have to manually renew the hotspot every time.The Pro version has more features and a year license is priced at $25, Rs. 1,550, and $40, Rs. 2,450 for lifetime. In addition to unlimited hotspot uptime in this version, there are features like Internet Shoring and Advanced Firewall Controls from Custom Hotspot Naming, 3G and 4G Network USB Internet Dongal.
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Internet sharing on OS X
This process is very easy for MAC users. In this way, you can share the internet connection of the MAC.
1. Open the system preferences. After this, go to sharing. Then check the internet sharing.
2. Expand the drop-down menu formed after shares on the right, select the shared connection. You can share internet connections through Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or iPhone USB.
If you are using a wired internet connection on IMAC, MAC Pro, or Macbook Pro, then you will generally want to choose Ethernet. If you are using an external Ethernet adapter for your MacBook Air, then you would like to choose USB Ethernet or Thunderbolt Ethernet. However, it will depend on your dongle, it is generally USB.
3. Below him, a box is made next to Computers Using. Here you have to tickly in the box next to Wi-Fi.
4. After this, click on the Wi-Fi options button under the box. Choose the network, then enter the security type and password in the password and the verified field. We would suggest you that instead of choosing a nun (None) in the security option, you should enter the password. You can leave the channel on a default value, if you don’t know what you are doing. Click OK.
5. If your connection is active, you will be able to see a green icon. Apart from this, the system will be able to see internet sharing text inside the preferences.
Just done. You can connect another device to the Internet and start using it.
You can convert your PC or Mac into Wi-Fi hotspots in this way. Is there any other way to do so, then tell us through the comment box.
