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Rfkill vs Virtual Access Point

A side-by-side look at Rfkill and Virtual Access Point. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Rfkill

Rfkill

System & Hardware

Rfkill is a small command line utility for enabling and disabling wireless devices in Linux using RF kill switches. It allows you to view the current status of devices and change it by turning radio communication on or off.

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Virtual Access Point

Virtual Access Point

Network & Admin

A virtual access point (VAP) is a software-based wireless access point that runs on a physical access point. It allows a single physical AP to function as multiple APs for different SSIDs and networks.

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