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tcpflow vs Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector

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

tcpflow

tcpflow

Network & Admin

tcpflow is an open source tool for capturing TCP traffic flows. It works by capturing packets from network interfaces or packet capture files, reassembling TCP streams, and storing application-layer data with relevant TCP metadata.

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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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