How to turn Windows 7 PC or desktop as WiFi hotspot using TP-Link TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter

With smart phones ruling the World, WiFi has become next important thing as data pack charges are increasing by mobile service providers. If you are looking for turning your Windows 7 Personal Computer or Desktop computer into wireless hotspot then TP-Link TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter would be a better option. It quickly turns your desktop PC into WiFi hotspot and you can connect your other devices through WiFi sharing the LAN based or cable based internet connection. TP-Link TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter has many advantages that it occupies less space, no need of external power to device; it can be used as adapter also to connect your desktop to available WiFi connections and also cost effective apart from its use as WiFi hotspot.

Set up is very simple, you can install its driver and wireless utility from the Compact Disc (CS) provided with the device or you can download it form this link (TP-Link TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter driver) if in case CD disk is disabled on your computer.

TP link utility, turn on SoftAP mode ON

Open the utility by the short cut created on desktop and go to Advanced menu, by default SoftAP mode will be off and you need to turn it on in order to use it as WiFi hotspot to connect other devices. As SoftAP mode will be on, an icon SoftAP will appear next to Advanced in Menu bar. Go to SoftAP and in that select ‘Local Area Connection’ as Internet Connecting Share (ICS), it will automatically assign IP to route LAN or Internet connection of your system as WiFi. 

Automatically broadcasting IP is selected, you can chose a name and password to network

You can set SSID, the name you would like to route the WiFi connection and also a password, so that only the ones having password can access your internet. Now you can search and connect WiFi devices to access WiFi internet.

NOTE: TP-Link TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter cannot be used to route or turn your system running with Windows Xp as Wireless hotspot. TP-Link TL-WN721N 150Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter is not required if you are sharing your internet connection through Laptop running with Windows 7.