HostedNetworkStarter

HostedNetworkStarter is a handy tool that lets you turn your desktop computer into a Wi-Fi hotspot. It’s super useful since most smartphones and tablets can easily create hotspots, but regular desktop computers usually can’t do this without some extra steps. If you're in a pinch and don’t have a wireless router, this app makes it easy to share your wired Internet connection.

Easy Setup Process

The setup process for HostedNetworkStarter is pretty straightforward. Once you have it installed, you'll see a clean and organized interface that guides you through creating your new hosted network. You just need to enter the name you want for your network (that's called the SSID) and set up a security key. It’s like setting up a password for your Wi-Fi!

Save Your Network Key

One cool feature is that HostedNetworkStarter can remember the network key for you. You can also decide whether to encrypt this data or not. It's definitely smarter to encrypt it so no one accidentally finds out your password!

Selecting Your Connection

You also get to choose which connection you'd like to share with the hosted network. Plus, you can limit how many devices connect at once so that everything runs smoothly without getting overloaded.

Monitor Your Network

The main window shows all sorts of useful details like the state of your network, device GUIDs and names, MAC addresses, channel number, and even some stats about transfer speed and connected clients! This way, you stay informed about what's happening with your connection.

Easily Track Connected Devices

All connected clients are listed separately too! You’ll see their MAC addresses, device brands, and when they connected. Need to keep track of everything? No problem! Users can generate an HTML report with all this info and save it on their computer for later use.

A Great Alternative

If you're looking for an easy way to share your wired Internet connection wirelessly, HostedNetworkStarter is perfect. While there are ways to do this through command prompts—this app offers a much more elegant and user-friendly alternative.