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iPhoneModem vs wpa_supplicant

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

iPhoneModem

iPhoneModem

Network & Admin

iPhoneModem is an app that allows you to tether your iPhone's cellular data connection to your computer over USB or WiFi. It turns your iPhone into a wireless modem for internet access on your laptop or desktop when you don't have regular broadband available.

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wpa_supplicant

wpa_supplicant

Network & Admin

wpa_supplicant is an open source software implementation of an IEEE 802.11i supplicant. It is designed to work with Linux, BSD, macOS, and Windows operating systems. wpa_supplicant implements key negotiation with a WPA Authenticator for client stations and controls the roaming and IEEE 802.11 authentication and association of the wireless LAN driver.

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