hostapd vs Winhotspot
A side-by-side look at hostapd and Winhotspot. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
hostapd
Network & Admin
hostapd is a user space daemon for access point and authentication servers. It implements IEEE 802.11 access point management, IEEE 802.1X/WPA/WPA2/EAP Authenticators, RADIUS client, EAP server, and basic bridging functionality.
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Winhotspot
Network & Admin
Winhotspot is an open source software that allows Windows users to turn their laptop or PC into a Wi-Fi hotspot to share their internet connection with other devices. It creates a local area network without needing additional hardware.
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