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maryfi 1.1

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"turn your win7 laptop into a wifi hotspot"

Overview

maryfi is a software router that can help to share an internet connection with several people. The package can be used to share a wireless connection with other PCs via a Wi-Fi hotspot. A weak connection can be captured in its best location with the PC or laptop, then a virtual wireless network can be created to share that existing connection (essentially a software Wi-Fi Bridge) with others.

It is possible to use an Ethernet cable to hook into a paid internet connection, like at a hotel, and then use maryfi to share this LAN connection using a new wireless network created using maryfi and Microsoft Virtual Wifi technologies. A wireless card can also be used to connect to the internet with sharing via maryfi after that.

Any suitable internet-enabled device can connect to the Wi-Fi Hotspot once it has been created for the user. A smart phone (iOS, Android, Windows Phone or Blackberry), a tablet (iPad, Android or Windows tablet), games consoles, Apple TV, and other devices. There is WPA2 password-protected encryption that can be enabled to ensure that the network remains protected.

The software can also create a new wireless network will cooperate with proxy server connections and virtual private network (VPN) connections too.

Installation

The installation takes the user through a custom setup in order to connect to their primary internet connection and configure it for a new wireless network with maryfi. There was no malicious software added to the machine.

The installation requires Microsoft Virtual WiFi and Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 to install.

Interface

The maryfi interface is a long and slim window with a number of options presented. These include Wi-Fi settings, maryfi instructions, network status, Windows control buttons (minimize, etc.) and the ability to start or stop the Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Pros

  • Create a Wi-Fi Hotspot to share with other users or on multiple internet-ready devices
  • Connect to an Ethernet connection and create a Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Connect to a wireless card and create a Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Connect to a wireless connection and create a Wi-Fi hotspot
  • Uses Microsoft Virtual Wi-Fi technologies
  • Windows 7 or later is required due to the requirement of using the Microsoft Virtual Wi-Fi feature

Cons

  • May be a little tricky for someone inexperienced with the internet or hotspots to use the software, but instructions are provided within the app

Alternatives

Connectify Hotspot is a good contender.

Conclusion

MaryFi is a handy Wi-Fi Hotspot creator that only uses software to be able to create a new wireless network effectively. It can connect to wireless cards, Wi-Fi networks or via an Ethernet port and LAN cable to secure the Wi-Fi connection that it will later share via the Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Reviewed by Pete Daniel

Requirements: Microsoft VirtualWiFi

What's new in this version: new release

Antivirus information

Download3K has downloaded and tested maryfi on 28 Sep 2021 with some of Today's best antivirus engines and you can find below, for your convenience, the scan results:
  • Avast:

    Clean
  • Avira:

    Clean
  • Kaspersky:

    Clean
  • McAfee:

    Clean
  • NOD32:

    Clean
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