Each of us may have a situation when there is an Internet connection, but there is no router. In this case, the task is to share it with another device, say, a smartphone or another computer. For a radical solution to such a problem, it is better to get a router, however, even without it, you can distribute Wi-Fi from a laptop or PC.
How third-party applications work to access the Internet
A universal method that has successfully proven itself for all operating systems and all devices is the use of third-party programs for distributing the Internet. They also create signal distribution through the use of the donor laptop command line. It is enough to press a button, and the application does everything on its own.
The principle of operation is as follows: you need to create an access point. Windows 10, for example, has the ability to launch a virtual Internet network. In other words, such a device itself begins to perform the functions of a router, but for this, an adapter must be installed in it. As soon as the access point is launched, it begins to distribute the Internet to surrounding devices.
Most Popular Wi-Fi Dispensers
So, let’s look at the best programs for distributing Wi-Fi from the point of view of experienced users and specialists. In this review, there are several of them:
- Virtual Router Plus.
It should be noted right away that the application is designed to work with Windows 7. Conveniently, there is no need to install software on your computer or laptop. You need to download the archive file from a safe source and run the exe file. Immediately after launch, the application will start trying to distribute the Internet around to other consumers. If the network starts successfully, then it will remain to open the general access to the Internet connection.
If you’re unlucky, you might get an error message like this. Your device and network card are not supported.
It is advisable to reboot and re-launch the Wi-Fi distribution software. For those who are afraid of hacker cyber attacks, you can use the advanced settings to change the password and login to your Wi-Fi. If it is difficult to start the connection, it is most likely to look for the problem in the wireless adapter or its drivers. The program can be minimized to the notification panel, where it will not annoy the eye. When you close, the distribution of the Internet stops.
- Switch Virtual Router. Another of the top Wi-Fi distribution programs. Many experienced experts consider it to be the best offer among such software. The big advantage is that it is distributed free of charge, and the interface is completely in Russian. It is best to download it from the developer’s official website.
- Maryfi software for sharing internet from laptops. You can download this program for windows on the official developer resource. If you need a Russian version of the interface, then it can also be found in the vastness of the global network. After downloading, run the installation file as usual. At the first start, the system may ask you to install some components – for this, you must agree with its proposal. The entire application fits into one small screen window. It remains to come up with a name and password for the network, and then click on the start button. If the adapter is working properly, then the network will also start.
- Connectify Hotspot. It should be noted that this application is provided on a paid basis. If you refuse to pay, then the trial version will be truncated in terms of its functionality. But if you choose a paid modification, then it has many useful options. There is no need to open up public access to the internet, in particular. It is enough to choose one connection and start testing. Immediately after downloading to the hard disk, you can install a special file and run the program. Next, you should select a specific connection. If necessary, change its name and password. At the end, the “Start Hotspot” button is pressed. The laptop will now be able to share Wi-Fi. You can open the program tab and see with your own eyes which additional devices are connected to it. There is a statistical report on how much Internet is used by which device.
Now about what actions should be done after installing one of the programs listed above. You need to be sure that the overall access is working properly. To do this, find the Internet connection icon and click on it with the right mouse button. The “Network and Sharing Center” item will open. In it you need to find the sub-item responsible for changing the adapter parameters.
We choose the connection that is installed on a PC or laptop. After clicking with the right mouse button, it will be possible to select the “Properties” menu. Now you need to expand the tab with the name “Access” and find in it such an item as “Allow other users …”. We put a tick next to it, select our connection and confirm the action. After all these procedures, you will have to restart the laptop and re-launch the Wi-Fi distribution.
Common errors when trying to connect
To get good Wi-Fi, the following important guidelines need to be considered:
- do not download all programs for distribution – it is better to stop at one and work only with it. If a startup error appears, it will most likely show up in other applications as well. That is, the problem may be in the adapter drivers. In general, the principle of all third-party applications for distributing Wi-Fi is the same. They differ only in the interface;
- using such programs, you can create and run a virtual network. In addition to being able to connect, you should make sure that the Internet is working. To do this, you need to enable “Internet Sharing”.
Often, users are faced with a situation in which there is a connection error. The computer is constantly scanning the IP address. In this case, the first step is to disable the antivirus program. In addition to it, there may be other programs that block the connection to the Internet, for example, the Windows firewall.
The above described the main procedures and situations that a user may encounter when trying to distribute Wi-Fi to various devices. In this case, the reasons may lie in different operating systems, equipment capabilities, settings, etc. In each individual case, you need to understand in detail, eliminating one reason after another in order to achieve a stable working connection.