This software provides access point utilities that are free and open source and are specifically designed for Unix systems.
Moreover, these utilities are highly versatile and can be used across a broad range of operating systems. You can easily compile them with either GCC or IBM C compiler and run them on Mac OS X, Linux, FreeBSD, AIX, QNX, NetBSD or OpenBSD platforms.
In terms of features, the package includes several utilities that allow you to config and obtain statistics from Atmel-MIB based APs and devices that support IEEE 802.11 MIB and NWN DOT11EXT MIB. Specifically, these utilities include ap-config and ap-gl. You'll also find a handy command line utility (ap-tftp) that lets you upgrade AP firmware over tftp, as well as ap-auth, which facilitates working with mac auth.
These utilities allow you to extract crucial data from your APs and obtain them in different formats. For instance, ap-mrtg makes it possible to get statistics from your APs and return them in MRTG-parsable format. Meanwhile, ap-rrd provides you with the facility to obtain statistics from your APs and save them into RRD database. Lastly, ap-trapd allows you to receive and log trap messages from your APs in one central place.
Overall, Wireless Access Point Utilities for Unix packs a punch in terms of versatility, robustness, and flexibility. Whether you're looking for a reliable set of utilities to enhance your wireless access point management or you need to monitor your devices more efficiently, this package is definitely worth considering.
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