create_ap AlternativesWi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like create_ap
create_ap is described as '- This script creates a NATed or Bridged WiFi Access Point. The create_ap script combines hostapd, dnsmasq and iptables to create a Bridged/NATed Access Point' and is a Wi-Fi Hotspot in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to create_ap for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Windows Mobile and BSD apps. The best create_ap alternative is Connectify Hotspot. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 or Virtual Router Plus. Other great apps like create_ap are AndroidWifi, mHotspot, Winhotspot and Maryfi.
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Free • Open Source
- 29 Connectify Hotspot alternatives
With Connectify Hotspot, you can transform your PC into a real WiFi hotspot, and share your computer’s Internet connection as Wi-Fi with any other PC or mobile device.
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
Connectify Hotspot Features
It can turn your Windows 7 PC (when equipped with a WiFi card) into a WiFi router. Windows 7 has an option to create AdHoc networks but devices like phones and tablets will not be able to connect to this network.
WarningThe installer version is bundled with a malware toolbar. The simple version WITHOUT the installer is clean: download it.
Virtual Wifi Router Version 2 Features
- 30 Virtual Router Plus alternatives
Improvements from Virtual Router :
- Works on Windows 8 and Windows 2012
- Solved the problem of "Virtual router could not be started"
- No installation needed
- Do not start background service so anything is under your control.
WarningChrome blocks download from official site. Use Sourceforge download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/virtualrouterpl/
Virtual Router Plus Features
- 26 AndroidWifi alternatives
Set of batch scripts that can be used on Windows 7 to share your wifi connection with any mobile device. This script is especially made for android mobile devices.
- 25 mHotspot alternatives
mHotspot is a completely free software which converts your windows 7 & 8 laptop into a virtual wifi router and creates a secure wifi hotspot.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
Country of Origin
India
Platforms
- Windows
- Android
BundlewareThe installer contains Opencandy. If you want to install it, DECLINE all the other softwares in all the steps of the downloader.
mHotspot Features
Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.
Warningmay contain malware such as : PUP.Optional.Adtool PUP.Optional.Somoto.A PUP.Optional.Somoto.A (x2) PUP.Optional.DeltaTB PUP.Optional.OpenCandy & may install itself in startup
Winhotspot Features
Maryfi is a free and easy to use software router for Windows 7 computers. With Maryfi, users can wirelessly share any Internet connection: a cable modem, a cellular card, or even another Wi-Fi network. Other Wi-Fi enabled devices including laptops, smart phones, music players...
Maryfi Features
- 19 hostapd alternatives
hostapd is a user space daemon for access point and authentication servers. It implements IEEE 802.11 access point management, IEEE 802.1X/WPA/WPA2/EAP Authenticators, RADIUS client, EAP server, and RADIUS authentication server.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
Comments about hostapd as an Alternative to create_ap
Wifi hotspot will turn your wifi enabled Windows 7 laptop or PC into a virtual router that will let other wireless devices such as, laptops, smartphones, PDAs, tablet-pcs, Ipads, PS3 etc connect to your PC and use its internet connection.
WarningGoogle Chrome: The site ahead contains malware.
WifiSpot Features
Turn on the portable WiFi Hotspot feature with a single touch. You can transform your PC into a real WiFi hotspot, and share your computer’s Internet connection as Wi-Fi with any other PC or mobile device.Available on Windows 10 Mobile and PC.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
- Windows Mobile
- Windows Phone
Hotspot Features
A bash script to set Linux as router (NAT) in one command. Provide Internet, or create Wifi hotspot. Support transparent proxy (redsocks). Support IPv6. Restore in one command or by control-c. Forked from create_ap.
linux-router Features
Netify Jump is a software-based system that effectively transforms your computer into a WiFi router and/or repeater.
Netify Jump Features
WiFi Hotspot and that's it! no detailed statistics like Connectify Hotspot...