How to share an Internet connection via WiFi in Windows 7

     You have Windows 7 operating system and want to enjoy your high speed Internet connection on many computers or you want to share it with your friends who live nearby you? We will show you how to use this functionality in Windows 7 with the help of Connectify. This software will indeed transform your computer into an internet access point, the only thing you need is a WiFi card. Here are the steps you have to follow to make this work:

Step 1: Make sure first that your WiFi card is enabled by going to Control Panel, Network and Internet, View Network computers and devices, right click on your WiFi card and then choose Enable. If you WiFi card is already enabled don’t change anything and continue to next step.

Step 2: Download Connectify for Windows 7.

Step 3: Run the installation file and accept the license agreement, the installation in simple and only takes a few seconds. During installation your computer will probably have to restart few times so don’t worry about that.

Step 4: Now once installation is finished, start Connectify. If an update for Connectify is available, make sure you download it and update the software. Then run the program.

Step 5: Your previously enabled wireless device is automatically detected. Then you must enter the name of your wireless network.

Step 6: A password of at least 8 characters is required. This will serve users to connect to youraccess point.

Step 7: Once the password is set, below password field you will have to choose which internet connection you want to share, click on dropdown men and select one.

Step 8: Then click Star a Hotspot button. It may take a minute or two until its setup.

Step 9: Once it’s done. Windows Security Alert may popup, choose Allow Access.

     Here you are now with your own WiFi access point type WPA2-DSK. It is accessible from the list of wireless networks Network and Sharing Center, make sure you provide the password to people you want to share the connection with!

     Note for those users with an Intel WiFi card, a simple driver’s update can in most cases, activate Windows 7 Virtual WiFi so you can benefit from the ability to turn your computer into an Internet Access Point without having to go through Connectify. Also make sure your WiFi network is secure, and always pay attention who is connected on your network and who is using your internet connection.