mHotspot allows users to share LAN, Ethernet, cellular and WiFi connections with multiple devices across platforms, including, laptops, smartphones, tablets, PDAs and other PCs. Like Connectify, mHotspot is also a Windows program that transforms your PC into a virtual WiFi router, but unlike its more well-known counterpart, it is a completely free software without any premium versions, which means you get to use all its features for free. The company also offers a ‘Max’ version that comes with more bells and whistles, like a bridging mode, WiFi repeater mode and custom DHCP controls, all of which can be yours’ for a cool $59.98.ĭownload: ( Free, Paid versions start at $34.98) 2. What you don’t get in the free version, however, is the ability to choose a custom SSID, firewall controls and a wired router mode, all of which are available in the ‘Pro’ version that costs $34.98 per year. Real-time network usage monitoring is another feature that’s common to all versions of the software, and so is ad-blocking for connected clients. The main difefrence between the free and the paid versions is that the free version allows users to share internet from Ethernet and WiFi networks only, while the paid versions also bring the ability to share cellular data. The program is available in a free avatar that would be good enough for many, but for a more comprehensive feature set, you will need to opt for one of the two paid versions: Pro or Max.

With that said, lets get to our article, shall we?Ĭonnectify Hotspot is, by far, the best-known and most popular software to turn your PC into a WiFi hotspot. They will help you analyze the strength of WiFi connection in your home so you can find out the right place to put your Windows 10 laptop for getting maximum network strength. Before we get to our list, be sure to check our list of WiFi analyzer apps.

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