Screenshots: Create your own Wi-Fi hotspot with the help of these five free tools

Introduction

Whether you want to\r\nshare a wired connection with your friends or just link multiple devices to a\r\nsingle Ethernet connection, having your own portable Wi-Fi hotspot can come in\r\nhandy. Here are five free applications that can turn your own PC into a Wi-Fi\r\nhotspot to share its internet connection.

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Free WiFi Hotspot

Free WiFi Hotspot is a basic\r\ntool for sharing your Wi-Fi hotspot. Its only real configuration\r\noptions are the hotspot name (the SSID) and password.

Free WiFi Hotspot

After entering this information, you simply select\r\nyour network connection and click Start to begin sharing. When you’re finished,\r\nyou can terminate the connection by clicking the Stop button.

Virtual WiFi Router

Virtual WiFi Router also offers an option to see which devices are\r\nconnected.

Winhotspot WiFi Router

You can also monitor upload and download bandwidth\r\nand see which clients are connected to your network. There is also an auto run\r\noption and a safe mode option.

mHotspot

This tool lets you specify your hotspot’s SSID, password,\r\ninternet source, and maximum number of clients, and it provides detailed\r\ninformation about bandwidth usage and device connectivity.

My WiFi Router

My WiFi Router takes\r\nthings to the next level. In addition to letting you share an internet\r\nconnection with your friends, it has built-in video sharing capabilities.

My WiFi Router

My WiFi Router also\r\nhas some nice extras, such as automatic conflict detection and the ability to\r\nprevent your PC from going to sleep when the Wi-Fi hotspot is activated. There\r\nis even a power-off timer you can use if you want to provide limited internet\r\nconnectivity.