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create_ap vs reaver

A side-by-side look at create_ap and reaver. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

create_ap

create_ap

Network & Admin

Create_ap is an open source software tool that allows you to easily set up a WiFi hotspot or access point using a Linux-based device such as a Raspberry Pi. It provides a simple command line interface for configuring the hotspot with a SSID, password, and other options.

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reaver

reaver

Security & Privacy

Reaver is an open source tool for exploiting weaknesses in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) registrar PINs in order to recover WPA/WPA2 passphrases. It is designed to brute force the WPS PIN and revert the access point's settings back to factory defaults.

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