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hostapd vs Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector

A side-by-side look at hostapd and Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

hostapd

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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Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector

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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