A freeware/adware hotspot creator to share a WiFi connection which can set custom SSID, password and encryption: PCMate Free WiFi Hotspot Creator is a free virtual WiFi hotspot creator for Windows which allows you to instantly turn your laptop into a wireless hotspot, in order to access internet without any interruption. 844 KB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 (64-bit, 32-bit) / Vista / XPFree
TekWiFi is a small and lightweight wireless access point utility which displays detailed information about local wireless WiFi networks. 121 KB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XPFree TekWiFi Review - Download
WiFi Channel Scanner is a small and free utility which can scan your area for local wireless networks. 306.76 K | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XPFree WiFi Channel Scanner Review - Download
FreeHotspotRouter is a freeware alternative to many of the ad-supported wireless hotspot creators available for different versions of Windows. 1.2 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XPFree FreeHotspotRouter Review - Download
'Philips hue for Windows': Switch scenes, enable an effect, or turn out the lights with Philips hue over WiFi connection with sunrise mode: Albedo is an interesting control system for owners of the Philips hue lighting system. 4.8 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XPFree Albedo Review - Download
In short, WiFi Hopper is an all-in-one wireless network utility which can display information about nearby networks with a site survey tool. 4.8 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XP / NTShareware WiFi Hopper Review - Download
Connectme - (Hotspot) is a free, open source software based router for PCs running Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. 38 KB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XPFree
Share a PC wireless WiFi connection with other devices like a laptop, netbook, iPad, tablet or other WiFi-enabled device: PerfectHotspot is a software allow you to share internet from your Windows 7 or Windows 8 wifi-enabled PC to others device like smartphones, tablets, wireless printers, wireless camera. 1.9 MB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XPFree
With Skype WiFi for Windows 8, Microsoft allows you to use your Skype account to connect to public WiFi networks and pay as you use the service with your existing Skype credit. 3.3 MB | For Windows 8Free Skype WiFi for W8 Review - Download
outSSIDer is a small utility which will attempt to connect you to open wireless access points. 253 KB | For Windows 7, Windows 8 / Vista / XPFree outSSIDer Review - Download