hostapd Alternatives

hostapd is described as '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' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to hostapd for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Web-based and Windows Mobile apps. The best hostapd 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 create_ap. Other great apps like hostapd are Virtual Router Plus, AndroidWifi, Winhotspot and Virtual WiFi Hotspot.

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  1. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2.  11 likes

    create_ap - 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  3. 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.
    29 Virtual Router Plus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. AndroidWifi icon
     44 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  5. Winhotspot icon
     30 likes

    Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Virtual Wifi Hotspot is a free software router for Windows based system running Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. WifiSpot icon
     6 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Maxidix HotSpot is a great tool that will help you to turn your PC into a fully functional HotSpot. Host infrastructure network, share Internet, boost weak WI-FI signal, save money on paid Internet spots and more.

    24 Maxidix Hotspot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9.  2 likes

    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.

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    • Linux
     
  10. SeventhGate icon
     3 likes

    SeventhGate enables Windows 7 and Server 2008R2 computers with wireless network card to turn into simple wireless routers. SeventhGate waits in system tray for You to start the network. If no longer needed, just turn it off and let Your machine free up all the resources.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. Tanaza icon
     4 likes

    Tanaza, an Italian company, developed an intuitive and responsive cloud-based management software for IT professionals to operate Wi-Fi networks. At the core of Tanaza's technology is TanazaOS, a powerful Linux-based Operating System compatible with multiple wireless access...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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