Sharing a DSL Connection via Wi-Fi Without Router
Do you have a DSL Internet connection at home which you want to share with all your devices – computers, mobile phones, tablets, game consoles, etc? Now it’s easier than ever to do this (and much more, for that matter!) and you don’t need any additional hardware, like a wireless router.
All you need is the Connectify Hotspot virtual router app for Windows PCs that turns your laptop into a Wi-Fi hotspot and helps you share your DSL connection via Wi-Fi with your other devices.
Wired in, Wi-Fi out
No router? Connectify Hotspot makes your Windows PC the router.
A Windows PC with a working connection already has everything a router has. Connectify Hotspot takes the connection coming in over the cable and hands out a Wi-Fi network your other devices can join.
Wired in Wi-Fi out
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At the office
A desk with a network port and no wireless you are allowed to join. The Windows PC on that port can put your phone on the same connection.
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In a hotel room
Older rooms still have an Ethernet socket behind the desk and little else. One cable covers everything you travelled with.
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At home
A modem with no Wi-Fi built in. The Windows PC already plugged into that modem can hand out a network to the rest of the house.
Available for Windows 10 and 11
If the setup becomes something you use daily rather than once, Connectify Hotspot PRO drops the 60-minute session limit.
Share a DSL Internet Connection With 2 or More Computers
To share a DSL connection with all your devices, you have to upgrade to Connectify Hotspot PRO or Connectify Hotspot MAX. You will be able to share your Windows computer’s DSL Internet connection with any WiFi-enabled device. You don’t need any technical skills. You can share your connection with the click of a button. You don’t need any extra equipment or cords.
All versions of Connectify Hotspot allow you to set up a secure connection by giving you the power to name your hotspot name or SSID (you can even include emojis) and create your own password using standard protocols. Your laptop or PC becomes a wifi hotspot.
5 Steps to Share a DSL Connection WIth Other Devices, No Router
Here are five easy steps to share your DSL Internet line with other computers, smartphones, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo and other Wi-Fi enabled devices:
- Connect your PC to the DSL line via the dedicated modem you get from your ISP.
- Get Connectify Hotspot PRO or MAX on your Windows PC or laptop
- Run the Connectify Hotspot app and select the network adapter connected to your DSL line as the ‘Internet to Share’. You can also share other type of Internet connections with Connectify Hotspot: Wi-Fi, 4G, VPN virtual adapters (to keep all your devices protected), etc.
- Give your Hotspot a Name (SSID) and Password. Add emojis and special characters to your hotspot name to make it more personal! Make sure you have the ad blocker option selected, to save bandwidth, money and battery life.
- Press the ‘Start Hotspot’ button to share your DSL Internet connection. Wi-Fi enabled devices such as PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and game consoles can now be connected through wireless to your PC.
Connectify Hotspot Does More Than Just Share Your DSL Internet Connection via Wi-Fi
Along the main functionality of sharing any type of Internet connection via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, Connectify Hotspot comes packed with other cool features:
- Boost Your Range Instantly with Wi-Fi Repeater Mode: Easily extend the range of your existing Wi-Fi network!
- Save Money While Traveling: Stuck at a hotel that charges for Internet per-device? With Connectify Hotspot, join the Wi-Fi, start a hotspot, and get all of your devices online for the price of one. You can also save precious time when traveling with your Chromecast setup procedure – Connectify Hotspot gets it all done within seconds!
- Save Time, Internet Bandwidth and Battery Life for your devices by turning your Windows laptop or PC into a whole house ad blocker. The ad blocking is universal – also works with in-app ads and is a viable solution to block iPhone app ads.
- Connectify Hotspot is also fully compatible with all gaming consoles: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, etc. It solves all issues related to connecting to the Internet or the home network via its unique Gaming Mode feature.
Share your DSL Internet connection with all your devices! Get started with Connectify Hotspot today – 70% Off PRO and MAX versions!
Free, PRO or MAX
Which version of Connectify Hotspot you need
The free version of Connectify Hotspot covers the setup in this guide. The only limit you will hit is the 60-minute session, and restarting the session takes one click.
Recommended: MAX adds Connectify Hotspot's Repeater Mode and Bridging Mode, which is what most people come back for later.
Available for Windows 10 and 11

