Follow the steps below to turn your computer into an access point or hotspot.
1. Open http://www.virtualaccesspoint.com/ page from your web browser and click on the Run button when asked if you want to run the application. Type in the SSID (Wireless network name) and the password key with a minimum length of 8 characters. Click the “Turn On Soft AP” button.
An additional Wireless Network Connection 2 using the Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter will be automatically created in Network Connections. The access point which you’ve just created is now visible and can be connected with the correct key. However one more step is required in order for the connected device to use the Internet connection.
3. Go to Control Panel; Network and Sharing Centre; Change adapter settings. Right click on Local Area Connection and select Properties. Go to the Sharing tab and check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer’s Internet connection“. Then at the “Select a private network connection” drop down menu, select Wireless Network Connection 2 and click the OK button to close the Local Area Connection Properties window.
You can now connect to the SSID which you’ve just created..
To remove Wireless Network Connection 2 from Network Connections, go to Control Panel > System > Device Manager > Expand Network adapters > right click on Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter and select Uninstall. Creating a virtual access point can’t get any easier than this.
It’s free and don’t require to download or install any third party software.
www.virtualaccesspoint.com