Network IP Scanner - Find out what's on your network
Description:
Network IP Scanner is a swift and user-friendly tool designed to identify devices connected to your current network. With just a click, it scans your network and displays a list of various devices, including computers, routers, printers, phones, and more. Once the scan is complete, you'll see a clear list detailing the IP addresses, computer names, and MAC addresses for all detected devices. To use it, simply ensure you're connected to a network and click 'Scan'.
How to use:
1. Make sure you are connected to a network.
2. Click 'Scan' to find devices on the current network you're connected to.
2. (Optional) You can save the results to CSV or text file using the export buttons 'Export to file' or 'Export to CSV'.
A list of IP addresses, computer name and MAC addresses will be displayed for any devices found on the network.
What You Can Do With This Program
Potential Uses for Network IP Scanner Tool:
- Network Inventory and Mapping:
- Quickly discover and list all active devices (computers, printers, smart devices, routers, etc.) connected to your home or small office network. This helps in creating a basic inventory of your network assets.
- Understand the structure of your network by seeing which devices are currently online and their assigned IP addresses, computer names, and MAC addresses.
- Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Issues:
- Verify if a new device (e.g., a smart TV, a network printer, a NAS drive) has successfully connected to the network and obtained an IP address.
- Diagnose why a particular device isn't communicating with others by checking its presence and assigned network details.
- Basic Network Security Auditing:
- Identify unknown or unauthorized devices connected to your network, which could indicate a security breach or unwanted connections.
- Periodically scan to ensure only expected devices are present, helping to maintain network security.
- Device Management and Configuration:
- Easily find the IP address of network-attached devices like printers, routers, or smart home hubs to access their web configuration interfaces.
- Locate specific devices by their computer name or MAC address for troubleshooting or management purposes.
- Optimizing Network Performance (Indirect):
- By identifying all connected devices, you can get a better sense of network traffic sources or devices that might be consuming significant bandwidth, helping in optimization efforts.
- Personal Home Network Management:
- A simple way for home users to see what's connected to their Wi-Fi, especially useful for identifying devices used by family members or guests.
- Help identify devices that might have been forgotten about but are still connected.
- Pre-Deployment Checks:
- Before deploying new network equipment or services, perform a quick scan to understand the current IP address usage and avoid conflicts.
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