[Tutorial]: Wi-Fi Hotspot for Windows to other wireless devices

[MarineX]

[Tutorial]: Wi-Fi Hotspot for Windows to other wireless devices - Connectify

Sharing Internet to other devices from a single Internet Connection OR Internet Connection Sharing

Main Site: http://www.connectify.me/

Download here: Connectify v2.2

Note: Connectify is only meant for Windows 7 Computers. For Windows XP and/or Vista users, kindly refer to here instead.

Things required:
A Windows 7 Computer
Wireless Network Adapter
Gigabit/Ethernet Network Controller
Internet Connection
Connectify v2.2.exe

My Setup:
Windows 7 x64 Professional Computer
Atheros AR5b93 Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR8151 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller

here we go...
Part 1 - installation

first, download Connectify as stated from above

fig.01: Double click on ConnectifyInstaller.exe

fig.02: Click “I Agree” on the License Agreement

fig.03: Uncheck “Install TuneUp for iTunes” and Click “Install”

fig.04: Let the installation run…

fig.05: Uncheck “Show Readme” and click “Finish”

 

[MarineX]

Setting Up Connectify Wizard

Part 2 - Setting Up Connectify Wizard

fig.06: Connectify Hotspot Setup Wizard will start and click on “Next”

fig.07: Provide a wireless name (SSID) for your hotspot connection, for testing purposes we will name “HWZ” as the SSID – click “Next” once you are done with the naming.

fig.08: Provide a password for your hotspot connection, for testing purposes we will set “hardwarezone” as the password – click “Next” once you are done with the password.

fig.09: If you are currently connected to the Internet via Local Area Connection, select Local Area Connection else, Wireless Network Connection

fig.10: Click "Finish" and wait approximately 3-5mins for your PC to get things configured.

fig.11: Up and running (locate this via the bottom right of your taskbar - a.k.a System Tray)

fig.12: For more advanced options, right click on Connectify icon > Options > Show All Settings & Always Show Ad Hoc Mode

Set up your device to connect to:
SSID: HWZ
Password: hardwarezone

Happy surfing

 

[MarineX]

Connected Device(s)

Connected Device:

 

[MarineX]

FAQ

FAQ/Acronym

What is SSID?
SSID - Service Set Identifier: An SSID is the name of a wireless local area network (WLAN). All wireless devices on a WLAN must employ the same SSID in order to communicate with each other.

Which Operating System supports Connectify?
Only Windows 7.
For Windows XP Users: read here instead.
For Windows Vista Users: read here or here instead.

Unable to connect to device despite Connectify showing "Status: Running <SSID>".
Wait for 5mins and re-attempt to connect with your device, if issue persists, Restart Hotspot (Click "Stop Hotspot" then "Start Hotspot") again.

Can i assigned a different IP address instead of the automatically given address?
Yes. on Windows 7 > Type: Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings > locate adapter: Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter (Usually Wireless Network Connection 2) > Right click it, Properties > Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) > Click Properties > Change both the IP Address and DNS Primary Address accordingly

Device does not support WPA2-PSK encryption type.
Stop Hotspot, Refer to fig.12 above, select "Always Show Ad Hoc Settings" -> on Mode: select the encryption type that your device supports (eg. Access Point WPA2-PSK, Ad-Hoc Open or Ad-Hoc WEP).

Encryption Types:
Access Point, WPA2-PSK: Requires 8 to 63 character Password. (Recommended settings)
Ad-Hoc, Open: open network, no security - use with caution.
Ad-Hoc, WEP: Requires 5, 10 or 26 character Password.

 

[MarineX]

reserved..

 

[MarineX]

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[ayeong]

Can Connectify change the default IP address range issue to devices connected to it ?

For example, my notebook is connected to the hotel LAN which issue a default gateway of 192.168.1.1. Last time, I used to use windows XP to do what Connectify does, however, the default IP address also starts from 192.168.1.1. Thus, it causes a contention and my wireless devices doesn't work.

However, when I attached my LAN to hotel which doesn't starts with 192.168.1.1 and everything just works.

By the way, does Connectify works with XP ?

 

[ArcticCheetah]

Connectify is just a front end to the Windows 7 Virtual WiFi Function.
The IP Address is fixed to avoid conflict and Windows Xp doesn't have built in Virtual WiFi Function.
Virtual Router is another alternative to Connectify.

 

[MarineX]

Can Connectify change the default IP address range issue to devices connected to it ?

For example, my notebook is connected to the hotel LAN which issue a default gateway of 192.168.1.1. Last time, I used to use windows XP to do what Connectify does, however, the default IP address also starts from 192.168.1.1. Thus, it causes a contention and my wireless devices doesn't work.

However, when I attached my LAN to hotel which doesn't starts with 192.168.1.1 and everything just works.

By the way, does Connectify works with XP ?

read FAQ. updated accordingly.

for XP, you can simply use Intel Pro if you have an intel wlan card or simply make use of the "AD-Hoc" feature by Microsoft.

 

[Mach3.2]

Informative!
+1

 

[Sai777]

Bookmark this

 

[commach]

Thanks MarineX for the effort and sharing of knowledge and experiences.

Thread stuck.

 

[kreghx]

Thanks for the information !

 

[hero_2009]

Part 2 - Setting Up Connectify Wizard



Set up your device to connect to:
SSID: HWZ
Password: hardwarezone

Happy surfing

Good to know it

 

[mrsun18]

There are some unfavourable reviews @ download.com http://download.cnet.com/Connectify/3000-18508_4-75024171.html

 

[guntorasuk]

I've been using my pc as a wireless router thru windows vista network sharing. I don't use this connectify, never knew abt it. All my apple devices and laptops can detect the wireless signal very well except for android phones, cant't detect at all. Dunno why. Now I wonder will kindle touch be able to detect the signal.

 

[mrsun18]

I've been using my pc as a wireless router thru windows vista network sharing. I don't use this connectify, never knew abt it. All my apple devices and laptops can detect the wireless signal very well except for android phones, cant't detect at all. Dunno why. Now I wonder will kindle touch be able to detect the signal.

Haha, Microsoft can't get along with Google.

 

[Techbee]

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By the way, does Connectify works with XP ?

 

[mrsun18]

By the way, does Connectify works with XP ?

Download.com says from Publisher it's for Windows 7.

Edit: For XP, read TS's post.

 

[joshuaho]

Unable to work for me T.T