Virtual Access Point vs mHotspot

Struggling to choose between Virtual Access Point and mHotspot? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Virtual Access Point is a Network & Admin solution with tags like virtualization, wireless, access-point, ssid.

It boasts features such as Creates multiple virtual wireless networks/SSIDs using a single wireless adapter, Allows segmentation of users and traffic for increased security, Provides ability to customize settings like security, bandwidth for each SSID, Allows testing of new wireless configurations without affecting primary network, Can provide guest network access from primary corporate network and pros including Cost-effective way to add multiple wireless networks, Improves wireless network security and access control, Enables wireless network customization and flexibility, Allows testing of new wireless settings without disruption, Simplifies guest network deployment.

On the other hand, mHotspot is a Network & Admin product tagged with hotspot, wifi, virtual, connection-sharing.

Its standout features include Turns Windows PC into WiFi hotspot, Supports sharing wired & wireless internet connections, No installation required, portable app, Open source and free to use, Easy to configure with GUI, Supports WPA2 PSK encryption, Allows setting data limit per user, Works on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Lightweight and easy to use, No installation required, Allows internet sharing on the go, Supports Windows 7 and newer.

Feature	Virtual Access Point	mHotspot
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Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Virtual Access Point

Description: 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.

mHotspot

Description: mHotspot is a lightweight software that allows you to turn your Windows computer into a virtual wifi hotspot to share your internet connection with other devices. It is free, open source, and easy to set up.

Key Features Comparison

Virtual Access Point Features

• Creates multiple virtual wireless networks/SSIDs using a single wireless adapter
• Allows segmentation of users and traffic for increased security
• Provides ability to customize settings like security, bandwidth for each SSID
• Allows testing of new wireless configurations without affecting primary network
• Can provide guest network access from primary corporate network

mHotspot Features

• Turns Windows PC into WiFi hotspot
• Supports sharing wired & wireless internet connections
• No installation required, portable app
• Open source and free to use
• Easy to configure with GUI
• Supports WPA2 PSK encryption
• Allows setting data limit per user
• Works on Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11

Pros & Cons Analysis

Virtual Access Point

Pros

• Cost-effective way to add multiple wireless networks
• Improves wireless network security and access control
• Enables wireless network customization and flexibility
• Allows testing of new wireless settings without disruption
• Simplifies guest network deployment

Cons

• Performance overhead compared to multiple physical APs
• Configuration can be complex for large deployments
• Limits number of SSIDs based on AP hardware
• All SSIDs share the bandwidth of a single radio
• Requires AP hardware that supports VAPs

mHotspot

Pros

• Free and open source
• Lightweight and easy to use
• No installation required
• Allows internet sharing on the go
• Supports Windows 7 and newer

Cons

• Lacks advanced configuration options
• No mobile app
• Requires Windows PC to act as hotspot

Pricing Comparison

Virtual Access Point

• Free
• Open Source

mHotspot

• Free
• Open Source