Connectify is the first ever program that I used to turn my laptop into a WiFi spot or hotspot. Since I am only using a Huawei USB disk to have an internet connection, I cannot share my internet to others if I will not use Connectify way back then.

I will admit that I do not have enough money to buy a fully registered version of Connectify to I searched and download the cracked version of it. Come to think of it, a full-version of Connectify Hotspot costs USD 34.98 (Hotspot PRO) and where the hell I get will that amount.

But even though I am using the cracked-version freely, the auto-update and the irritating popup notifications coming from Connectify will still appear saying that the version of Connectify that I have will soon to be not supported. There are some other messages that will appear which is kinda irritating.

So, I decided to search the internet again and it led me to Mars WiFi. It is a free program that also enables you to share your internet without the use of a router. All you need is your laptop which is connected to the internet. The good thing for Mars Wifi, it is absolutely for free and very light. The version that I have which is 3.1 is only 3.2 MB in size.

Mars Wifi Hotspot is a free software created by ZK Technology. It supports Windows operating systems as listed below.

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8 & 8.1
  • Windows 7
  • Windows XP

It enables you to save your penny and get a free wireless router. It will definitely convert your laptop computer into a wireless router.

Mars Wifi main features are the following:

1. Provide Free WiFi Access - Using Mars WiFi, Share any internet
connection with any WiFi device.
2. WiFi Security - Provide a secure network environment,
prevent other devices rub network.
3. Personalized Settings - Support Changes device name,
speed limit, black list.
4. Special Network Sharing - Support special network sharing WiFi,
get Free WiFi at any time.

Now here are the steps to setup Mars Wifi on your laptop computer.

1. Download first the program, click here. Just click the "Free Download" button that you will see on their official website.


2. Save the file to your laptop / pc.


3. After downloading, OPEN Mars WiFi.


4. If a warning will popup like the image below, just click "Run".


5. To begin the installation, make sure the "I accept the Agreement" is checked and if you wanted to customize the installation, just click the "Custo" located in the lower corner of the installer window. If all of that were settled, click "Install Now" to continue.


6. Wait for a moment until the installation is done.


7. When done, you will see the Mars WiFi dashboard like the image below.

 8. For, now close first the dashboard. To close, just right click the Mars WiFi icon that you will see on the Taskbar, and then click Exit.


9. After closing, reopen your Mars Wifi. Click the Edit icon to replace the default Wifi name and password.


10. For the WiFi name, use whatever you want as well as the password. Note, letters and numbers are only accepted. Special characters won't work. When done, click the Save button.


11. Your Mars WiFi will automatically connect. IF done successfully, a message saying "WiFi Hotspot Started, enjoy!" will appear. This only means that your WiFi is now ready to be seen by other laptop or computer, and mobile devices within the range. They can now connect to your laptop and obtain your internet connection.


Notes:

  1. If your Mars WiFi failed to start, you may restart your laptop.
  2. If your mobile phone cannot connect to the Mars Wifi, you can also restart your phone.
  3. If your phone is already connected and there is no internet connection, make sure your laptop/pc is also connected to the internet.
  4. If the first 3 notes won't work then you can try reinstalling your Mars WiFi.