How To Share PC Internet With Smartphone Through Connectify

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

For most people, sharing their PC's internet connection with smartphones is utterly miraculous and arduous. But if you check out "How to share pc internet with smartphone" article, you'll see how easy it is.

However, if you don't run Windows 10, there's another alternative with which you can share PC internet connection with smartphones - Connectify. It is a PC app that helps broadcast PC Wi-Fi over short distances. Here are the steps.

2. Check Your PC's Compatibility.

1. Ensure your PC has a wireless adapter installed on it. To check, open the start menu, type in command prompt, and click the Command Prompt tool that surfaces.
2. Type in netsh wlan show drivers and hit the enter key. If you get a The Wireless AutoConfig Service is not running response, you don't have a wireless adapter installed. If you do have one installed, its information should appear.

3. Download and Install Connectify

1. Download and install the Connectify app.

1. On opening the app and completing its setup, it'll request a reboot. Do same.
2. Once it boots back up, proceed with the configuration by opening up the Connectify app.

4. Configure Connectify.

1. Click on Wi-Fi Hotspot tab for more details about the service. Change your password, if you so desire.
2. Click Start Hotspot to try out the service.

1. Wait for the computer's hotspot to turn on, and proceed when it alerts of same.