Connectify Hotspot

Setting up a wireless network is usually done using a dedicated router, but there is a specialized application, called Connectify Hotspot, that can do that without needing the hardware device. This software can turn your wireless-capable computer into a virtual router, thus allowing you to use the same Internet connection on multiple devices.

The interface is definitely one of the aces up its sleeve, because everything is designed to make the whole process very easy to use, even by those uninitiated in creating and maintaining such wireless connections.

The configuration process can be done in a minute, as Connectify Hotspot prompts you to choose the hotspot name, the password, the WiFi device to be used, the security mode and choose whether to enable Internet sharing or not.

You have full control over your wireless network all the time, so you will know exactly who is connected to your server. Among its advanced features, Connectify Hotspot enables you to explore shared resources from the devices that are paired with your system.

We've tested the application on a Windows 7 laptop and everything worked quite smoothly and we had an Access Point up and running in a couple of minutes. Conveniently enough, the application does all the required tasks automatically, including the wireless card, firewall and Internet sharing configurations.

Connectify Hotspot puts up a decent performance and, thanks to its solid feature pack, it can definitely be a solution for anyone who wants to share the Internet connection at work or at home. It comes equipped with a visually appealing interface and tools that make it suitable for beginners and experts alike.