Five indispensable network scanners for Android
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Introduction
Introduction
Things happen… especially when you’re not prepared. Out ofrnnowhere your network can go five shades of wonky and you are at the other endrnof your campus—and the only tool you have on hand is your Android device. Arnnetwork scan is a must and, fortunately, Android can comply.
The Android ecosystem offers plenty of tools for networkrnadministrators. But which ones you should be using? I’ve dug into the realm ofrnnetwork scanners to find five that could easily wind up as your go-to mobilernscanners. Read on and see if any of these particular apps meet your needs.
Note: This gallery is also available as an article.
Net Scan
Net Scan
Net Scan doesn’t include any other tools, but for a quickrnnetwork and port scan, this app is hard to beat. Net Scan is free, doesn’t havernany ads, and the only in-app purchase is for donations to the developer.
Network Scanner
Network Scanner
A quick scan will reveal IP address, hostname, vendor name,rnand MAC address. Once the scan is complete, tap on a host and then select Scan OpenedrnPorts to run a quick port scan on the device. Network Scanner is free andrnoffers an in-app purchase to remove the unobtrusive ads.
IP Tools
IP Tools
The only caveat is that IP Tools is a bit slower than somernof the other apps. But if you need an all-in-one toolbox for testing your LAN,rnyou would be remiss in not trying IP Tools. IP Tools is free but you canrnpurchase to remove ads or purchase the Premium version of the app (whichrnremoves the ads and gains you access to their development program). The premiumrnversion is $2.99 USD.
ezNetScan
ezNetScan
Once a scan is complete, ezNetScan allows you to email thernresults of the scan as well as the results from any commands run. You will bernhard-pressed to find a better network scanner for Android than ezNetScan. Andrnif the free version doesn’t offer enough features, the plus version adds configurable networkrnparameters, widgets, and the ability to export data in .csv format, manage/filterrnresults, and view easy-to-read graphs. The plus version will set you back $1.99rnUSD.
