Network Scanner Software

Network scanner software performs it's function by scanning the LAN and retrieving useful information from this scan. It could be the list of IP addresses with the open TCP ports list for each address, this type of the network scan is used when a network administrator checks his/her network for possible volnurability issues. This also can be the scan for open wifi connection points used to secure those points and prevent unauthorized intrusions.

An interesting example of the network scanner software is an application that scans the network and detects all possible information regarding the configuration details of each device connected to the LAN. For example, for desktop PC's it can detect processor serial number, model and speed, memory size installed, hard disks models and size and so on. For network devices like routers it will detect device name, device type, vendor, firmware version and TCP port used to remotelly control this equipment. After the network scan will be completed, this program will save all detected data in the database so the network administrator will be able to review it at any time.

As an example of this kind of the network scanner software, please check Asset Tracker for Networks. It inventories the network and collects settings information for routers, faxes and computers. Please download the free trial license of the program below.

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