Turning your PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot
Virtual Router for Windows is an “Wi-Fi Virtual Access Point”, providing the capability of translating Wi-Fi modules and whistles in forwarding mode to become analog routers.
Creates access points directly from its interface – no “tinkering in the console.” Utilizing WPA2 encryption technology for protection. Forwarding traffic from Wi-Fi wireless access devices onto LAN/DIAL-UP network cards; open source code is included with it.
Virtual Router Functionality
- Change the setting on an access device so it enters “forwarding mode”.
- Creates a Wi-Fi network using an SSID and password WPA2.
- Redirecting traffic from it to a network card.
- Display of connected “machines”, their strength of signal strength and traffic consumption in real time.
- Log all intranet sessions and write them to a log file.
- Disable the “Forwarding” mode on devices used when closing.
Utility features
- Launch your network “in one click”, with no console tinkering required and without needing to dance with tambourines or bells!
- Open source code with plug-in compatibility is now available to connect any plug-in.
- Compatible with most existing Wi-Fi modules and adapters (including Chinese ones).
- Utilizing WPA2 security algorithm.
- Display of live “clients”.
- Logging actions of connected users.
- Return the system back into an “normal” state upon closing.
Disadvantages
- Only the specified Wi-Fi module
- adapter functions – any others are considered “disabled.”
- Apple devices running older versions of iOS may not see the network.
Additional Information
- Developer: Chris Pietschmann
- License:Â Freeware
- Age Restrictions:Â 0+
- Category: Wi-Fi Access Point
- Compatibility: Windows 8.1, 8, 7
Virtual Router screenshot
