Airport Utility vs Kismet
A side-by-side look at Airport Utility and Kismet. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Airport Utility
Network & Admin
AirPort Utility is an application developed by Apple that allows users to configure and manage AirPort base stations, AirPort Express units, and Time Capsules. It provides an interface to change network settings, manage connected devices, update firmware, set up WPA2 encryption, and more.
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Kismet
Security & Privacy
Kismet is an open-source wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system for Wi-Fi networks. It can monitor wireless traffic and detect unauthorized or problematic access points or clients.
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