Network scanners and diagnostics
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Angry IP Scanner is a free program that scans a computer network to list the devices connected to it and some details about each one. It is made for anyone who wants to see what is on their home or office network.
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How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
NetAlertX is a free program you run on your own server that scans your home or office network and keeps a list of every connected device. It is made for home lab owners, IT teams, and managed service providers who need to track what is connected to their networks.
Has 2 of 6 · No server needed ✗ +1
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
LibreNMS is a free tool that automatically finds network devices and watches how they are performing, showing the results in a web page. It is aimed at network administrators and IT staff who manage many devices.
Has 1 of 6 · No server needed ✗
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
mtr is a tool that combines traceroute and ping to show the path your internet traffic takes and how well each step performs. It is made for programmers and IT people who troubleshoot networks, and it runs from the command line.
Has 2 of 6 · Lists every device ✗ +2
How many people bookmarked its code on GitHub. It shows how popular it is, not how good it is or how well it replaces the app.
How hard it is to start using it. Easy: install it like a normal app, or use it in your browser. Advanced: you run it on your own server, use the command line, or it is a tool for developers.
Its code changed within the last year, so someone is still looking after it.
Does part of the job.
Ordered by how fully it replaces the app, Verified, setup and, when there are enough, people's votes.
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