Airport Utility vs Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector
A side-by-side look at Airport Utility and Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector. 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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Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector
Network & Admin
Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector is a free Wi-Fi analysis tool for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It allows users to analyze the Wi-Fi environment, troubleshoot connectivity issues, detect interference sources, and identify areas with poor coverage.
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