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Airport Utility vs WiFi Monitor

A side-by-side look at Airport Utility and WiFi Monitor. 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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WiFi Monitor

WiFi Monitor

Network & Admin

WiFi Monitor is a free, open source software tool for Windows, Mac, and Linux that allows users to monitor all nearby WiFi traffic. It shows information about nearby wireless networks, connected devices, and can capture packets for analysis.

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