Turn your Windows 7 PC into a WiFi Hotspot

Discover from this short post how to turn your Windows 7 PC into a WiFi Hotspot in just a click. The process of using your Windows 7 computer as a Mobile Hotspot will require you install some third-party software.

Unlike Windows 10 computers(this also depends on your Windows 10 build), the Windows 7 does not have a Mobile Hotspot option which allows you to share a connection to other devices. If you are using Windows 7 and will like to share your connection to your smartphone, for example, this guide is just what you need.

Discover from this short post how to turn your Windows 7 PC into a WiFi Hotspot in just a click. The process of using your Windows 7 computer as a Mobile Hotspot will require you install some third-party software.

Requirements to use a Windows 7 computer as a WiFi Hotspot

Before you can be able to use a Windows 7 computer as a Hotspot for sharing a connection to other computers or your smartphone, you will need to;

1. Need to have an updated WLAN card driver installed
2. Internet connection on your Windows 7 computer(can be from another WiFi Hotspot or a wired connection, or internet key)
3. And of course the smartphone, or another computer you wish to share the connection to. Note that the other computer should also have either a functional build-in WLAN card or USB WLAN Card with drivers installed.
4. A WiFi sharing software

Using your Windows 7 computer as a WiFi Hotspot

There are many ways you can archive this. But we are going to tell you the easy way which involves the use of third-party software that allows your computer to share its connection.

1. Share your Windows 7 connection using Mars WiFi Hotspot

Mars WiFi is a light piece of software that enables you to transform your computer into a wireless hotspot in no time and without having to use additional hardware.

Sharing your Windows 7 connection with Mars WiFi Hotspot is as simple as ABC. You do not need to be an expert user to install and configure it. Here are the steps to follow;

• Make sure your Windows 7 is connected to the internet.
• Download and install Mars WiFi Hotspot software.

• After installing, Mars WiFi will automatically create a new connection. You can modify the SSID and the password.

2. Turn Windows 7 PC into WiFi Hotspot with Baidu WiFi Hotspot

Baidu WiFi Hotspot is a lightweight tool for PC that will allow you to share your computer's network with your cell phone or tablet easily.

Setting up the app is straightforward, as long as your PC can access the internet, you can create a WiFi network.

After installing Baidu WiFi Hotspot, it automatically detects your WiFi adapter and then establishes the virtual network using a default series of settings. Any devices that are connected can then be seen via a retractable panel. From here you can block blacklist devices that you do not wish to use your Internet connection.

3. Turn Windows 7 pc into WiFi Hotspot using Free OSToto WiFi Hotspot

OSToto Hotspot is a very simple utility to turn your computer into a WiFi access point to which you can connect any nearby device. Thanks to this you can enjoy guaranteed Internet access on any mobile or tablet in your home. You don't even need to do a complicated setup or activate any buttons; as soon as you open OSToto Hotspot, you'll see the name of the new network and the password, that's it.

Once you know the access information, you can share that with your visitors so they can quickly connect to the separate network. This is a great option if you want to avoid anyone logging in to your normal network every time he or she is in your home, or if you just want to expand the reach of your main network.