Waircut

Granted, when the new router comes in from either the local cable company or the telecom you are using, your first instinct would be plug it in, connect it and start playing your favorite game or watch some videos. Then again, while it is tempting, let's not forget that proceeding like this is like buying a new house and moving in without changing the locks.

Waircut or Wireless Air Cut is a tool designed to help you check the security of your wireless network and make sure it does not leave you vulnerable.

The application does not have a straightforward setup and it implies you install JumpStart first. Even so, depending on your system's settings, you may encounter various hinders, such as the need to disable the User Account Control for Windows 10. This is usually caused by the This App has Been Blocked for Your Protection error and you can come around it by accessing the corresponding registry and changing its values.

The idea behind the tool is to perform a check for your wireless security and more precisely, to check if you have the WPS protocol enabled. By having this protocol enabled, you avoid possible security breaches and numerous unwanted unpleasant situations in the long run.

In addition to the WPS, the program also comes with other features that can come in handy for enhancing your wireless security. For instance, you can check if the device comes with a generic or WPS pin set or whether it acts weak against brute-force attacks, just to name a couple.

Waircut is an easy to use utility that has the role of making sure your router benefits from all the latest security features and hence, you are not let vulnerable in front of anyone who would want to access your data.