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Connectify turns Windows 7 laptops into Wi-Fi hotspots
Developed by military consulting firm Nomadio, Connectify lets a laptop "tether" other wireless devices to a single Internet connection by effectively turning it into a software-based wireless router. Windows 7 is required on the notebook acting as a wireless hotspot, but any wireless-equipped device, including handhelds and other notebooks running whatever operating system can jump online without any additional software. The program even encrypts traffic to and from the software hotspot using WPA2-Personal (AES) encryption.
While the Connectify beta is free to download, Nomadio expects to charge users once the complete version is released in about six weeks. A free, ad-supported version might also be released down the road.
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k0eff
on November 1, 2009 5:48 AM |
Its great. If you have desktop system wifi enabled you can use it like a router for your laptop, or phone. |
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PenwithFSS
on November 1, 2009 5:53 AM |
How very instructive - first I think 'hey that's amazing' then I learn I could already do it with Vista on my wi-fi equipped laptop . I wonder how many other features I have never discovered. I'll blame the manufacturer for not including a proper printed manual with the computer - but really its my own laziness and ignorance. Joining tech-spot should remedy the second characteristic ... |
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Zenphic
on November 1, 2009 8:44 AM |
As long as it is easy to setup, I might use it! |
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gamerguy53
on November 1, 2009 3:11 PM |
this could be useful for people with iPod touches, where 1 person has a laptop. Or a netbook with integrated 3G |
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Razerblade
on November 2, 2009 2:15 AM |
Yeh this is very useful, spcially if you have a wifi dead spot. I have a tool like this on my windows mobile and it works really well when you cannot get an internet connection on your laptop! |
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SUSHRUKH
on November 2, 2009 3:29 AM |
It definitely could come in handy whenever you have to pay for expensive Wi-Fi & want to share the connection. |
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zaidpirwani
on November 2, 2009 5:55 AM |
Finally, I can put my old laptop to use again.. now I just have to wait to get my hands on a windows 7 copy..., can't wait to try.. |
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swilllx2p
on November 2, 2009 8:18 AM |
I personally see it as being an awesome way to extend my wifi range, and maybe will one day be very helpful for extending range into areas that could not get any high speed internet before. I love the idea it has possibilities even it ends up not working out to well. |
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Guest
on November 2, 2009 8:49 AM |
Bzeek already supports the same on XP and Vista for free !!! www.Bzeek.com |
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nomasteryoda
on November 2, 2009 1:22 PM |
I mostly use Linux and have Ubuntu 9.10 and Fedora 12(beta) on this laptop with Windows 7 as a new addition. Windows 7 was a free upgrade I got in the mail from Dell. Connectify will make it very simple for me to let any of my friends use my connection when I travel. It might also make for some interesting fun while at the local cafe' (wink, wink, nod, nod), as sharing your Internet connection on Linux can be somewhat complicated for most people. |
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Vezineth
on November 3, 2009 7:58 AM |
An add supported one is a feasible option , hopefully we can play Counterstrike anywhere now. |
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Guest
on November 6, 2009 1:26 AM |
try better, easier which also provides free global wifi access at www.bzeek.com |
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Guest
on November 10, 2009 6:21 AM |
Here's a Free, Open Source program like Connectify: http://virtualrouter.codeplex.com |
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Guest
on November 11, 2009 12:59 AM |
is it possible to share you're connection over wifi even if the computer is hooked up to a LAN? as in can my laptop be used to connect my mobile phone through this |
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