Network Scan Tool

[Velvis]

Is there a free tool to do an initial environment scan?

 

[Mike McCall]

I've been playing with this a bit recently. Might be worth a look. They have a fairly generous free version.

RoboShadow

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

Advanced IP Scanner is pretty useful for quick birds eye views...

Advanced IP Scanner - Download Free Network Scanner

Advanced IP Scanner shows all network devices, gives you access to shared folders, and can even remotely switch computers off. Download it Free.

www.advanced-ip-scanner.com

NMAP is an old golden standard (zenmap is the GUI version)

Zenmap - Official cross-platform Nmap Security Scanner GUI

Zenmap is the official cross-platform GUI for the Nmap Security Scanner. It is free and runs on Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, etc.

nmap.org

 

[Jcake64]

network analyzer on android is usefull too

 

[HCHTech]

Advanced IP Scanner is pretty useful for quick birds eye views...

As with most things, make sure you download this from the real source. There were some seo-poisoning issues last year where compromised versions were discovered. I switched to AngryIP scanner at that time, but I much prefer Advanced.

 

[Diggs]

I use Advanced Scanner (above) and Angry IP Scanner. I too prefer Advanced.

 

[frase]

I use Advanced Scanner (above) and Angry IP Scanner. I too prefer Advanced.

+1 for Angry IP Scanner.

 

[TmouR]

PortScan by SZ Development. Small fast and portable. I use it a lot for Screenconnect backstage mode.

 

[YeOldeStonecat]

I totally forgot about this one that I used to use years ago, by MikroTik..."The Dude"

MikroTik

MikroTik makes networking hardware and software, which is used in nearly all countries of the world. Our mission is to make existing Internet technologies faster, more powerful and affordable to wider range of users.

mikrotik.com

 

[Markverhyden]

NMAP is the grandaddy of them all. Runs on all OS's for regular computers. But if you don't know what your doing you might find it difficult to interpret or understand. Personally I use insecure.org for tool recommendations and download links

 

[Abramsgunner]

I cut my teeth on Angry IP Scanner decades ago... but switched to Advanced IP a few years ago when apparently every AV on Earth decided Angry was evil; blocking and deleting it whenever I tried to download or use it. I remember 'The Dude' as well... but never really adopted it.

 

[cypress]

I use Advanced IP Scanner quite often. Of course always the portable scanner.