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Airport Utility vs Linux Wifi Hotspot

A side-by-side look at Airport Utility and Linux Wifi Hotspot. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Airport Utility

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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Linux Wifi Hotspot

Linux Wifi Hotspot

Network & Admin

Linux Wifi Hotspot is an open source software that allows you to turn your Linux laptop or PC into a WiFi access point to share internet with other devices. It works on most Linux distributions.

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