[How-To] Convert Your Windows 7 System into a WiFi Router

Windows 7 came with a wonderful feature of Ad Hoc Network through which you can create temporary network on a system to allow other wireless devices to connect to it to share files and even internet connection. But the feature has so many limitations that Connectify overcomes.

Connectify is a small, free but very useful little application for Windows which works as a software router for laptops and smart phones. With Connectify, you can create WiFi hotspot and wirelessly share any Internet connection to other wireless enabled devices. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices can see and join your Connectify hotspot just like any other Wi-Fi access point and are kept safe and secure by password-protected WPA2 Encryption.

You don’t need any cables, access point or expertise to setup a WiFi hotspot with Connectify. Connectify can also act as a repeater for your home router, extending its range and providing Internet access wherever you need it. Connect to your home network, enter the same Wi-Fi name and password, and hit “Start Hotspot.” Devices will automatically connect to the Internet through either your Connectify hotspot.

Even without an active Internet connection, you can still run a Connectify hotspot to share files,folders or drives on your network as well as the ability to play LAN games with others wirelessly.

Watch the video to learn how to setup connectify on your Windows 7 powered system:

Download Connectify

(Works only with Windows 7)