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Rfkill vs Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector

A side-by-side look at Rfkill and Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector. 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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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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