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Connectify isn't just software that turns your laptop into a WiFi Router, allowing mobile devices to access the internet through wireless cards. It's a versatile and free software. Additionally, this utility protects your computer with some powerful built-in features.
What are the benefits of using Connectify?
- Supports handheld devices to connect easily like PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PSP, Nintendo DS...
- Safely share information, data through connected devices such as movies, sound files, songs, a reality TV show... within a specific time frame.
- Protect your laptop in a strict mode, preventing any external attacks like Viruses, Trojans, Spyware, Rootkits...
System Requirements
- Install Connectify on laptops using any version of the Windows operating system including Windows 7/Windows 8 (32-bit and 64-bit).
- The laptop must have NET Framework 4.5 installed.
Main topics presented in the article
- How to install Connectify on your computer
- Using Connectify to broadcast WiFi for your Laptop
- Guide to installing Connectify
Step 1: Open the folder containing the Connectify installation file named connectifyme.exe
If you haven't already, you can download the latest version of Connectify to install Connectify on your computer here
Step 2: After clicking on the utility to proceed with the installation, a window displaying the terms set by the manufacturer will appear, requiring you to agree before installing Connectify.
Click I Agree.
Step 3: The Connectify installation process takes place, you just need to wait a few minutes
Step 4: After the installation is complete, you can choose one of the following options:
- Reboot Now: Restart your computer immediately.
- I want to manually reboot later: Restart your computer later.
For the best performance of your laptop and utility after future use, it's advisable to restart your computer by selecting Reboot Now.
Click Finish to complete the software installation process.
- Guide to using Connectify to broadcast WiFi
Step 1: In the Connectify interface, select the Setting tab.
Configure the following settings:
* Set name and password for the WiFi signal.
- Hotspot Name: Enter the WiFi signal name to differentiate yours from others. Note: set in the format ' Connectify - device name'.
- Password: Enter a password to restrict unwanted access.
* Internet to Share: The manufacturer allows you to freely select the input device to broadcast the WiFi signal.
- Atheros AR8152...: If the laptop is using a network cable, you can choose this mode.
- Wifi: Laptop using WiFi transmitter/
* In the Advanced Settings frame: it's best to leave this section default or change according to the instructions below.
- Share Over: Share the signal via WiFi or via network cable.
- Sharing Mode: Choose the security mode for your WiFi signal.
+ Wifi Access Point, Encrypted (WPA2): Advanced security mode.
+ Wifi Ad-Hoc, Open: Medium security mode.
+ Wifi Ad-Hoc, Encrypted (WEP): Low security mode.
Step 2: Once you've set up the parameters, click Start Hotspot to begin broadcasting the signal
When you want to turn off the WiFi signal from your laptop, click Stop Hotspot to close the program.
This article has provided readers with the most basic and essential steps to install and use Connectify effectively. If you're looking for WiFi hotspot software to use on your laptop, Connectify is the best software for you. For details on using Connectify most effectively, you can see how to broadcast WiFi with Connectify as introduced by Mytour.
Alternatively, you can use MyPublicWiFi or Maryfi software to broadcast WiFi from your computer.
