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Airport Utility vs Virtual WiFi Hotspot

A side-by-side look at Airport Utility and Virtual 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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Virtual WiFi Hotspot

Virtual WiFi Hotspot

Network & Admin

Virtual WiFi Hotspot is a software that allows you to share your computer's internet connection as a WiFi hotspot. It turns your laptop into a wireless access point for other devices to connect to.

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