Advanced IP Scanner
Free Windows LAN scanner with shares, RDP and Wake-on-LAN.
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What it is
Advanced IP Scanner is a free LAN scanner for Windows. It lists devices with IP/MAC, network names and shared resources, and offers remote actions such as RDP, Radmin and Wake-on-LAN for quick inventory and maintenance.
Problems it solves
- You want a one-click Windows LAN scan with useful remote actions built in.
- You need to find shares, RDP targets and machines to wake on the network.
How administrators use it
- Scan the LAN and list devices with IP/MAC, names and shared resources.
- Launch RDP or Radmin, or send Wake-on-LAN, straight from the results.
Strengths & trade-offs
Strengths
- Free, fast and Windows-native.
- Shows shared resources per host.
- Built-in RDP, Radmin and Wake-on-LAN.
Trade-offs
- Windows only.
- Proprietary freeware.
Questions
Is it free for business use?
Yes — it is freeware from Famatech.
Does it require installation?
It offers an installer or a portable mode.
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