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So ... the easiest way to create a WiFi network on Windows 7 is using ICS.
However, I'd like to create a simple WiFi network to make my computer work as a router. In Linux (generically, but I've done this in Ubuntu 8.10 or so, with atheros) you can set your WiFi card into "router" mode.

Why do I want to do this?
I can't make my Kindle connect to my PC otherwise. It needs a WiFi network, and I have only got an ad hoc network in my home. (Note: I'm using the latest, 3.2.1 firmware on the Kindle.)

My WiFi card: Intel 5100 AGN 1x2 MC Wireless WiFi Adapter (Lenovo - MOW2)
Host OS: Windows 7 x64 SP1 - Professional

I don't mind a solution that costs, except for buying a router.

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Virtual Router should do what you want!

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Personally, I would most likely use ICS, that being said, obviously this actually requires infrastructure or an ad-hoc network. Using this program allows you to create a virtual router.

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  • Hmm nice. I have found Connectify also after a long Google trip. Which one should I use? :) – Apache Sep 01 '11 at 10:56
  • @Shiki They both use the same APIs inside Windows - use whichever one you are most comfortable with... I wa also trying to look for connectify (I have used both in the past) but I couldn't think of its name! I think connectify gives a few more options, especially around security, but, both work very well. – William Hilsum Sep 01 '11 at 11:06