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Is there a way to use the data connection on my computer as a wireless hotspot, so that my other device like mobile phones can connect to this network for web surfing and downloading files or apps? I know this hotspot feature is available in most mobile phones today, but is this type of feature also available for computers?
2011-10-19 06:07:00
for all the versions xp, vista, 7 :http://www.routersoft.net http:approved by softpedia (winows7):www.maryfi.comwindows 7 :http://www.mhotspot.com/
2011-10-19 05:46:00
The most popular choices to turn your computer or notebook into a hotspot are
Connectify
and
Virtual Router
.There is also articles about Virtual Router
here on MUO
.Virtual Router requires Windows 7 or later, Connectify also works with Windows XP but only allows a Ad-hoc (single device to device) connection there.Both obviously require your computer having a Wireless card installed.