Publisher's Description
From Chris Pietschmann:
Virtual Router is a free, open source software based router for PCs running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Using Virtual Router, users can wirelessly share any internet connection (Wifi, LAN, Cable Modem, Dial-up, Cellular, etc.) with any Wifi device (Laptop, Smart Phone, iPod Touch, iPhone, Android Phone, Zune, Netbook, wireless printer, etc.) These devices connect to Virtual Router just like any other access point, and the connection is completely secured using WPA2 (the most secure wireless encryption.)
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All versions:
2.6 starsout of 9 votes
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Current version:
2.6 starsout of 9 votes
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"*****. Router doesn't open."
Version: Virtual Router 0.9 Beta
Pros
None whatsoever.
Cons
Just wasted half an hour of my life installing and uninstalling the software.
Summary
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"Simple and works"
Version: Virtual Router 0.9 Beta
Pros
Simple to set up on Win 7
Works just fineCons
No advanced configurations such as encryption type. Would rate this higher if that's implemented.
Summary
As long as it works, it's not a huge deal that I couldn't configure the encryption type, because I only need the virtual network temporarily to configure another device which requires plain wireless G access.
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"NOT WRKING"
Version: Virtual Router 0.9 Beta
Pros
NOWT to report
Cons
WON'T START when attempted
Summary
Downloaded this from Computeractive and from CNET. In both instances there was a full and correct installation. When the Virtual Router opened up and I hit the start the router button I too got a message that said VIRTUAL ROUTER CAN NOT BE STARTED. I am running Windows 7
Ah well seemed like a good idea -
"DOES NOT WORK"
Version: Virtual Router 0.9 Beta
Pros
Very simple setup - you only enter a network name and a password
Cons
It doesn't work. Kept giving error that it could not start the virtual router.
Summary
Looked nice, would have been great if it worked.
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"Worked brilliantly the first time, then stopped"
Version: Virtual Router 0.9 Beta
Pros
This worked perfectly the first time I ran it and has a simple intuitive interface.
Cons
Since the first time I ran it, I can't seem to get it to work. I've tried rebooting with no luck.
Summary
Worth a try. Hopefully you have more luck than I.
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"Good product"
Version: Virtual Router 0.9 Beta
Pros
Its great to be able to use your laptop as a router when traveling and its FREE!
Cons
it may be free, but it is VERY buggy. it is also a little to simple, i wish it had more options.
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"Just what I needed!"
Version: Virtual Router 0.9 Beta
Pros
no need to buy a new router
Cons
if you can get the virtual router to automaticly connect automaticly after i start the computer, it will be perfect
Summary
great app, and it's free!
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"Dosn't support all WLAN cards!"
Version: Virtual Router 0.9 Beta
Pros
Non with me!
Cons
never worked with my laptop, my WLAN card isn't supported apparantly
Summary
Please add support for more WLAN cards!
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"Overly simple but working fine"
Version: Virtual Router 0.9 Beta
Pros
Very simple to install
Cons
Too simple that I can't make it automatically start and every time the laptop stands by I have to click start several times (because it says can't be started the last few times)
Summary
Overly simple but working fine. Had problem with Connectify's huge CPU usage. Switched to this one.

