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Do you want to extend the WiFi range of your router? There's a way to do it using MyPublicWifi. With this software, other devices can receive proper connections through your laptop.
Steps
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1Download and install MyPublicWiFi.
- You will have to restart your computer after installation completes.
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2Connect your Wifi adapter.
- Let the drivers install themselves. It might take time depending upon availability of updates, computer config, and maybe internet speed.
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3Start MyPublicWiFi in administrator mode.
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4Choose a network name and password.
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5Find the "Enable Internet Sharing" drop-down menu. Select the network you want to share. In this case, choose the WiFi connection which is made to the main router connected to internet.
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6Click "Set Up and Start Hotspot."
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7Connect to the network you named in the setup. That's done! You have extended WiFi range for other devices to connect!Advertisement
Things You'll Need
- WiFi adapter
References
- http://techieanish.blogspot.in/2013/06/how-to-set-your-laptop-up-as-wifi-range.html - Original source, shared with permission.
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