linux-router AlternativesWi-Fi Hotspots and other similar apps like linux-router

linux-router is described as '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' and is a Wi-Fi Hotspot in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to linux-router for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Linux, Windows Mobile and BSD apps. The best linux-router 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 linux-router are create_ap, AndroidWifi, mHotspot and Winhotspot.

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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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  2. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3.  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

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    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  5. mHotspot icon
     19 likes

    mHotspot is a completely free software which converts your windows 7 & 8 laptop into a virtual wifi router and creates a secure wifi hotspot.

    24 mHotspot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  6. Winhotspot icon
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    Win Hotspot is portable WiFi hotspot application has inbuilt WiFi Scanner to list Channel ,Signal % etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Maryfi icon
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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8.  6 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  9. 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

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    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. Hotspot icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Windows Phone
     
  11. Netify Jump icon
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    Netify Jump is a software-based system that effectively transforms your computer into a WiFi router and/or repeater.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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