wicd vs wpa_supplicant
A side-by-side look at wicd and wpa_supplicant. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
wicd
Network & Admin
wicd is an open source wired and wireless network manager for Linux. It aims to provide a simple interface for connecting to networks with features like encryption support, connecting to hidden networks, and scriptability.
linuxopen-sourcenetwork-managerwiredwirelessencryption-supportconnecting-to-hidden-networksscriptability
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.
wifisecurityencryptionauthenticationopen-source
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