Virtual Router

by Chris Pietschmann

The best way to share your Wifi hot spot for Windows 7 and 8

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Chris Pietschmann

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Virtual Router is a free, open source application that allows you to turn your computer into a Wi-Fi spot (wireless router). Simply put, with Virtual Router you can organize the distribution of access to Wi-Fi networks using the built-in Windows technologies. Despite the seeming complexity, the program is very easy to use. To organize Wi-Fi distribution, you only need to specify a few basic parameters (network name, password, etc.). With Virtual Router you will be able to distribute virtually any type of Internet connection - LAN, Dial-up, cable connections, etc. - over the wireless network. You can use Virtual Router anywhere - at home, in the office, at the airport, at a bus stop, etc. Your network will be fully protected as Virtual Router communicates with all connected devices using WPA2 technology, one of the most secure encryption algorithms.

Virtual Router allows you to easily convert your computer into a secure Wi-Fi hotspot, distributing any type of Internet connection wirelessly.

- Distribution of Internet access via wireless communication channels (Wi-Fi);

- ease of use;

- Secure data exchange on the network.


PROS
Enables sharing of internet connection with multiple devices.
Easy setup process and user-friendly interface.
Optimum security with WPA2 wireless encryption.

CONS
May slow down internet connection due to splitting bandwidth.
Limited device connections depending on the software version.
Requires technical knowledge to configure properly.
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Virtual Router is amazing! This application lets you turn your computer into a wifi network anywhere, and best of all it is free. The interface to set up is easy to use and the capability of it is beyond compare. There is no other product like it, I can't believe I have gone this long without it. Amazing!
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