Today we will tell you what the Switch Virtual Router tool is , how to configure this program and how to work with it. It will be about launching an access point on a laptop.
Main function
From the instructions below, you will learn everything you need about Switch
Virtual Router, how to configure this application on Windows 8 and other OS versions. We will also give an example of organizing the distribution of the Internet via Wi-Fi from a laptop using this tool. On computers equipped with
a Wi-Fi adapter (external or built-in), it is possible to launch a virtual access point. Many users ask various questions about the Switch Virtual
Router application
(how to configure, does not connect to the network, etc.). We will deal with all this below. For now, it should be emphasized that in the absence of a Wi-Fi router and the presence of a computer with an appropriate adapter, you can set up Internet distribution.
Basic tools
Before you deal with the solution to the main issue of Switch Virtual Router (how to configure the application), you need to know that organizing an access point is possible without third-party applications, via the command line. However, understanding the operation of such codes is quite difficult. Therefore, programs have been created that facilitate the process of launching virtual access points.
Switch Virtual Router app - how to configure it?
Note that the program in question today has a clear and intuitive interface. The application has several interesting features. For example, it can turn off the laptop or activate
hibernation mode on it when disconnecting all devices from it. We can set the
autorun program or quick activation of the access point. The advantages of the application include discreet work in the area of the notification panel and the availability of the Russian version. Now we’ll try to explain why so often users of new computers ask the familiar question about Switch Virtual Router (how to configure). Windows 8 is not listed in the list of supported operating systems on the official website of the application. Only Vista and XP can be found here. Do not worry, because the application works stably on other versions of the platform.
So, we pass directly to the configuration process. First of all, install the program. You can find it on the official resource of the developer. Run the installation file. We follow all the instructions of the wizard. After each step, use the "Next" button. When the installation is complete, the application may automatically start. If this does not happen, open the program yourself.
We open access to a network to other devices
This step is necessary. Otherwise, all devices connected by us will not be able to access the Internet. Go to the main program window and click on the arrow. Then select the item that allows you to change the adapter settings. A new window will open. In it, we right-click on the connection, with the help of which the network is usually accessed. Select the item "Properties". In the case of using a network cable, the item we need is most likely designated as “Local Area Network”. In addition, the name may include the name of the provider.
Go to the tab called “Access”, check the box next to the item, which is proposed to allow other users to apply a network connection. In the next step, select “Wireless Connection” from the list under the corresponding number. Most often it is “2” or “3”. Click the OK button.
We proceed to the activation of Hot Spot. Open the Virtual Router program. Click on the button that opens the settings. It is located in the lower right corner. The settings page will appear. Next, set the name of the Wi-Fi network that the computer will start broadcasting, as well as the password. We go to the item “Router name” and indicate the network data using the English keyboard layout.
In the next step, we need to fill in the field located a little lower. In it, you need to specify the password twice, which is used later to connect various devices. We recommend that you specify exactly 8 characters, which can be English numbers and letters. That's all the basic settings. Click the "Apply" button. Next, click OK. So we figured out what Switch Virtual Router is, how to configure this application and why it is needed. Good luck!