Angry IP Scanner
Fast, cross-platform IP and port scanner for quick LAN inventory.
open source desktop download
What it is
Angry IP Scanner is a fast, cross-platform IP and port scanner. It finds live hosts in a range with names, MAC addresses and open ports, making it a quick way to inventory devices on a local network.
Problems it solves
- You want a fast, no-fuss sweep of a LAN range.
- You need a quick list of live IPs, hostnames and MACs across platforms.
How administrators use it
- Enter an IP range and scan for live hosts with names and open ports.
- Export results to CSV or text for a quick inventory.
Strengths & trade-offs
Strengths
- Very fast and lightweight.
- Cross-platform, free and portable.
- Simple enough to hand to anyone.
Trade-offs
- Less depth than Nmap.
- Few advanced detection features.
Questions
How is it different from Nmap?
It is simpler and faster for quick sweeps; Nmap goes far deeper with scripting and fingerprinting.
Does it need to be installed?
No — it can run as a portable application.
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