Airtool 2 review
A focused macOS capture tool with Wireshark workflows and remote sensor support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Airtool 2 is desktop software for macOS that captures Wi-Fi packets through a Mac’s built-in Wi-Fi adapter. With compatible USB dongles, it also captures Zigbee and Bluetooth Low Energy traffic. The product is aimed at WLAN professionals, IT teams, network troubleshooters, and enthusiasts investigating connectivity, roaming, configuration, interoperability, and performance issues. Live viewing and post-processing run through Wireshark, while remote Wi-Fi capture uses Linux-based sensors.
The product costs $39.99 as a one-time purchase, with a three-day trial. Its primary workflow is closely connected to the surrounding packet-analysis ecosystem: Airtool 2 can automatically launch Wireshark, supports live viewing through Wireshark, and can upload, analyze, or share captures through CloudShark and Packets. WLAN Pi is also listed as an integration. For larger capture jobs, multiple remote sensors and adapters support multi-channel capture. Automatic packet slicing, capture file limits, and rotation help manage capture files during extended work.
Airtool 2 is a strong fit for Mac-based teams that need focused wireless capture across Wi-Fi, Zigbee, and BLE, especially when remote sensors or Wireshark-based analysis are part of the workflow. Its narrow macOS focus is also its main boundary: it is not a broad, cross-platform packet-analysis environment, and its value depends on connected tools such as Wireshark, CloudShark, or Packets for deeper workflows. Buyers seeking a dedicated Mac capture layer should find the feature set well aligned; teams needing standalone analysis or broader platform coverage should choose an alternative.
Airtool 2 pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Captures Wi-Fi with a Mac’s built-in adapter
- Supports Zigbee, BLE, remote sensors, and multi-channel capture
- Connects with Wireshark, CloudShark, and Packets
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on macOS only
- Standalone packet analysis is limited without Wireshark
- The free trial lasts three days
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