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Description

The Windows operating system's Wifi hosted network feature enables users to create a wifi hotspot, granting any wifi-enabled device access to the network and internet connection of the computer. However, users have encountered issues with HostedNetworkStarter crashing when attempting to initiate the hosted network, specifically encountering a failure within hnetcfg.dll as it tries to disable existing Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) settings to configure ICS for the new hotspot. It remains uncertain whether the issue stems from a misconfiguration by HostedNetworkStarter or if it is a bug within the ICS component of Windows 10. Notably, several users have reported that this problem emerged following the installation of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, suggesting a potential link between the update and the crashing issue. This situation leaves users seeking reliable solutions for establishing a functional wifi hotspot without disruption.

Description

m0n0wall is an initiative focused on developing a comprehensive, embedded firewall software solution that, when paired with an embedded PC, delivers all essential features found in commercial firewall devices, including user-friendliness, at a significantly lower cost, being free software. This project utilizes a minimal version of FreeBSD, incorporating a web server, PHP, and several other utilities, with the entire system's configuration maintained in a single XML text file to ensure clarity and simplicity. Notably, m0n0wall is likely the first UNIX-based system to implement its boot-time configuration using PHP instead of the traditional shell scripts, and it uniquely stores all system configurations in XML format, showcasing an innovative approach in firewall technology. This distinct method enhances both usability and manageability, marking a significant advancement in the realm of open-source firewall solutions.

API Access

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API Access

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Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

NirSoft

Website

www.nirsoft.net/utils/wifi_hotspot_starter.html

Vendor Details

Company Name

m0n0wall

Website

m0n0.ch/wall/index.php

Product Features

Product Features

Firewall

Alerts / Notifications No 
Application Visibility / Control No 
Automated Testing No 
Intrusion Prevention No 
LDAP Integration No 
Physical / Virtual Environment No 
Sandbox / Threat Simulation No 
Threat Identification No 

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