Setting up my PC as a hotspot for other devices.

[Ddm5]

I've currently put the Wifi module back onto my Maximus V Formula motherboard and would like to find a way of enabling the wifi and setting it up as a hotspot so that devices upstairs can access the internet through my computer. Do you guys have any idea of how I would go about doing this effectively? 

[Arty]

I've currently put the Wifi module back onto my Maximus V Formula motherboard and would like to find a way of enabling the wifi and setting it up as a hotspot so that devices upstairs can access the internet through my computer. Do you guys have any idea of how I would go about doing this effectively? 

With GUI

https://virtualrouter.codeplex.com/

 

without GUI

http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-WiFi-Hotspot-Using-the-Command-Prompt

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/create_a%20virtual_wireless_router_with_windows.htm

http://www.factsnfakes.in/how-to-create-wi-fi-hotspot-using-command-line-in-window/

[failblox]

I think ASUS might have something within their software suite where you can do this, but Virtualrouter is a pretty good option as well (I've used it before and it works).

[Arty]

I think ASUS might have something within their software suite where you can do this, but Virtualrouter is a pretty good option as well (I've used it before and it works).

/\. I use it as a range extender. when im in the backyard. 

Router  ---- magic wifi ----- PC ---- extended magic wifi--------  

[Ddm5]

/\. I use it as a range extender. when im in the backyard. 

Router  ---- magic wifi ----- PC ---- extended magic wifi--------  

Are either of these solutions permanent?, my computer seemed to drop the hotspot either when I locked it or whatever I did, I can't quite remember.

[Arty]

Are either of these solutions permanent?, my computer seemed to drop the hotspot either when I locked it or whatever I did, I can't quite remember.

mine works when locked. 

[Ddm5]

mine works when locked. 

I went through the processes of doing it through the command prompt. It works and it works great. But it did drop itself completely at one point and I had to re-enable it through the command prompt.

[Arty]

I went through the processes of doing it through the command prompt. It works and it works great. But it did drop itself completely at one point and I had to re-enable it through the command prompt.

what abou tthe GUI one?

[Ddm5]

what abou tthe GUI one?

I tried that too but it wasn't great in terms of usage. It had to be left minimized and closing the window would close it out completely. 

[Ddm5]

I think ASUS might have something within their software suite where you can do this, but Virtualrouter is a pretty good option as well (I've used it before and it works).

 

You were right. In the updated version of AI Suite 2 there is a thing called Wifi Engine. Which I'm going to try and use.