Virtual Access Point vs wpa_supplicant
A side-by-side look at Virtual Access Point and wpa_supplicant. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
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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wpa_supplicant
Network & Admin
wpa_supplicant is an open source software implementation of an IEEE 802.11i supplicant. It is designed to work with Linux, BSD, macOS, and Windows operating systems. wpa_supplicant implements key negotiation with a WPA Authenticator for client stations and controls the roaming and IEEE 802.11 authentication and association of the wireless LAN driver.
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