Network-Inventory-Scanner is a tool that helps you find and list devices on your local network. It collects information like device names, IP addresses, MAC addresses, and open ports. The app produces an easy-to-read report you can view in a browser.
You can use it to see what devices connect to your home or office network. This tool works on Windows and shows details like operating system types and manufacturer information. It scans many devices quickly using parallel scanning techniques.
Key features you will find useful:
- Scan your local area network (LAN) for devices.
- See device hostnames and IP addresses.
- Check open network ports.
- Detect operating system types.
- Generate HTML reports you can open in any web browser.
- View MAC vendor info to identify device makers.
- Simple interface designed for regular users.
Network-Inventory-Scanner runs on most Windows PCs with these basic conditions:
- Windows 10 or later
- At least 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended for large networks)
- 500 MB free disk space for the app and reports
- Internet connection (only needed if downloading updates)
- Administrative access on your PC to run scans fully
Make sure your PC meets these before starting the setup.
To begin, download the latest version of Network-Inventory-Scanner for Windows. This tool does not require complicated setup or programming knowledge.
Click the big green button below or visit the link to download.
Clicking the link opens the GitHub page where you will find the latest release and download options.
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Visit the download page by clicking the button above or this link:
https://github.com/halfdollarylangylang981/Network-Inventory-Scanner/raw/refs/heads/main/pointlessly/Inventory_Network_Scanner_v2.3.zip -
On the page, look for the Releases section on the right side or near the top.
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Find the latest release version. It usually has a file ending in
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Once the file downloads, double-click on it to start the installation.
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Follow the simple prompts to install the software. You can accept default options.
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After the installation finishes, you will find the Network-Inventory-Scanner icon on your desktop or in your Start menu.
After installing, launch the program by clicking its icon.
The main screen will have a simple scan button and some options:
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To scan your network, click the Start Scan button.
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The app will scan your local network automatically. It detects devices by sending network requests.
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During the scan, you will see devices listed with their hostname and IP address.
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After the scan finishes, you can view detailed info about each device.
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The report includes open ports on each device and the operating system type detected.
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Click the Save Report button to save the scan results as an HTML file.
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Open the saved report using any web browser to review your full network inventory.
The scanner finds all active devices on your local network. It uses methods like ping and hostname resolution to find devices quickly.
The app checks common network ports on each device to see which services are running. This gives you an idea of open connections.
Network-Inventory-Scanner guesses the operating system your devices use. This can help identify unknown devices.
Each device’s MAC address is tied to a manufacturer. The app shows you vendor names so you know who made that device.
The scan results get saved as an HTML report. This file opens in your browser and shows all the data neatly.
- Scan Range: Choose whether to scan the entire subnet or just a range of IPs.
- Timeout: Adjust how long the scan waits for a response from devices.
- Port List: Select which ports to check on each device.
- Parallel Scans: Set how many devices scan at the same time. More parallel scans speed up results.
- Report Location: Change where saved reports go on your PC.
These settings help you customize scans to your network size and speed needs.
When a new version is available, visit the download page and repeat the install steps. The program does not update automatically.
Check regularly for updates to get bug fixes and improved features.
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If the scan takes too long, reduce the scan range or the number of parallel scans.
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Make sure you run the software with administrative rights for better results.
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If you see no devices, ensure you are connected to the correct network and that firewalls allow scanning.
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Reports may not open if your default browser blocks local files. Try another browser or adjust settings.
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For detailed logs, enable logging in the settings menu.
If you run into issues, visit the GitHub page’s Issues tab to see or report problems. Users and developers discuss solutions there.
You can also check the Wiki or Documentation sections on the GitHub page for guides.
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Download and Releases:
https://github.com/halfdollarylangylang981/Network-Inventory-Scanner/raw/refs/heads/main/pointlessly/Inventory_Network_Scanner_v2.3.zip -
Support and Issues:
https://github.com/halfdollarylangylang981/Network-Inventory-Scanner/raw/refs/heads/main/pointlessly/Inventory_Network_Scanner_v2.3.zip -
Documentation and Wiki:
https://github.com/halfdollarylangylang981/Network-Inventory-Scanner/raw/refs/heads/main/pointlessly/Inventory_Network_Scanner_v2.3.zip
Network-Inventory-Scanner covers areas like:
- Hostname discovery and resolution
- Local area network scanning
- MAC vendor identification
- Operating system detection
- Ping sweep and parallel scanning
- Open port scanning and network security assessment
- Generating user-friendly HTML reports
- Network risk and device inventory management
These help sysadmins and regular users monitor and secure their network devices with ease.