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Kismet vs WifiMapper

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

Kismet

Kismet

Security & Privacy

Kismet is an open-source wireless network detector, sniffer, and intrusion detection system for Wi-Fi networks. It can monitor wireless traffic and detect unauthorized or problematic access points or clients.

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WifiMapper

WifiMapper

Network & Admin

WifiMapper is an open-source WiFi mapping and security auditing tool. It allows users to visualize the WiFi signals in an area to discover WiFi deadzones, sources of interference, and security vulnerabilities.

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