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Product snapshot
Free IP Scanner is a compact, no-frills tool for scanning hosts and open ports on a network. Its simplicity and speed make it a handy utility for system and network administrators who need quick visibility across many machines.
How scanning is performed
- The tool first sends ICMP or similar probes to determine which IPs are active.
- After detecting responsive hosts it attempts to resolve their hostnames and then probes selected ports.
- The developers attribute its high throughput to a multithreaded scanning engine, allowing it to check hundreds of targets per second on capable hardware.
Information gathered
Free IP Scanner can retrieve NetBIOS-related details, including:
- MAC address information for discovered devices
- The account or user currently logged in to a machine
- The workgroup or domain membership
- The system’s reported host name
Reporting and export options
Scan results can be saved to a plain text file, making it straightforward to keep inventories or audit logs of IP addresses and device details for later review or documentation.
Installation and portability
This application is portable: there is no installer or extra DLLs required. You simply run the executable from its folder and the program starts immediately, which is convenient for use from USB drives or jump-starting troubleshooting sessions.
Intended users
Because of its speed and minimal setup, it’s well suited to network administrators and technicians who need a lightweight scanner to quickly map live hosts and basic service information.
Suggested alternative
If you want another free option to compare, try Advanced IP Scanner as an alternative utility that offers similar scanning capabilities.
Technical
- Windows
- Free