Download Best WiFi Software for Windows that Gives You Virtual Router Capabilities

There are many situations where you might need a powerful WiFi software on your computer. You may need to:

• share your Internet connection (WiFi, wired, cellular) with other computers, mobile devices or gaming consoles through your own WiFi hotspot
• share a wireless Internet connection through Ethernet if you have devices that only accept wired Internet connections (wired router mode, PRO)
• extend the WiFi range of your home network without buying expensive hardware devices (Wi-Fi repeater mode, MAX)
• protect all devices in your home by sharing a secure VPN connection.

Connectify Hotspot is the most popular WiFi software that you can use to all the above and even more! Whether traveling or at home, Connectify Hotspot keeps all your devices connected anytime and anywhere. Plus, it saves you time and bandwidth. Read below to see more about your perfect WiFi software companion: Connectify Hotspot.

How to Share Any Internet Connection with Connectify Hotspot WiFi Software

Connectify Hotspot is a true virtual router software app for Windows computers. Not only you can share your Internet connection with other devices such as smartphone, tablet, media player, game console, e-reader, other laptops or computers, and even your nearby friends; you also get advanced functionalities, such as switching internet access off for any device (free), access switches (PRO), fixed IPs (MAX) and your very own universal ad blocker, that can eliminate in-app ads as well!

By far, the most popular functionality for Connectify WiFi software is the WiFi Internet sharing, which is free. Here’s how you can turn your laptop into a WiFi hotspot:

How to Turn Your Laptop Into a WiFi Hotspot in 5 Steps

1. Download and install Connectify Hotspot on your 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 PC.
2. Open it and choose Wi-Fi hotspot.
3. Under Internet to share, pick the connection you want to share: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, a VPN or a phone plugged in with USB.
4. Set a password. Turn on Block ads if you want lighter pages on every device.
5. Click Start hotspot. Devices join by scanning the QR code on the Hotspot screen, or with the network name and password, like any other Wi-Fi network.

Connectify Hotspot 27 runs on 64-bit Windows 10 (version 1703 or later) and Windows 11. On a Windows 7 or 8 PC, use Connectify Hotspot 2021 instead: see our Windows 7 and Windows 8 guides.

Why Use Connectify Hotspot WiFi Software and Not Others

While other WiFi software apps only “help” you share your Internet connection (inherent issues included: NAT type restrictions, peering, Chromecast apps won’t find your Chromecast, your Apple TV won’t show up for your Mac to stream to…), Connectify Hotspot helps with these headaches and offers you more:

• Boost your WiFi range in your dorm room or office with WiFi Repeater Mode (part of MAX).
• Block ads on every device with the built-in universal ad blocker. It even blocks in-app ads!
• Bridge other devices onto your home network with bridged mode (part of MAX; works when the PC is on Wi-Fi or Ethernet), so game consoles and smart TVs join the same network as your other devices.
• Share any Type of Internet Connection with All your Devices: share Internet from existing WiFi networks, LAN, DSL, 4G and 5G modems (with PRO), even tethered smartphones!