Network & diagnostics
Advanced IP Scanner
Free Windows LAN scanner with shares, RDP and Wake-on-LAN built in.
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| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Licence | Freemium — proprietary freeware (Famatech) |
| Price | Free |
| Section | Network & diagnostics |
| Updated | 2026-11-05 |
What it is
Free on Windows, it lists devices by IP/MAC, network name and shared resources, and throws in remote actions like RDP, Radmin and Wake-on-LAN — handy for quick inventory and maintenance.
Problems it closes
- You want a one-click Windows LAN scan with useful remote actions baked in.
- You need to find shares, RDP targets and machines to wake on the network.
How administrators run it
- Sweep the LAN and catalogue devices by IP/MAC, name and shared resources.
- Fire off RDP or Radmin, or send Wake-on-LAN, straight from the results.
Strengths & trade-offs
Strengths
- Free, fast and native to Windows.
- Shows shared resources per host.
- RDP, Radmin and Wake-on-LAN built in.
Trade-offs
- Windows only.
- Proprietary freeware.
Common questions
Is it free for business use?
Yes — freeware from Famatech.
Does it need installing?
Your choice — an installer or a portable mode.
Alternatives
Angry IP Scanner Quick cross-platform IP and port scanner for fast LAN inventory. open sourcedesktop Windows/macOS/Linux Nmap (+ Zenmap) Network and port scanner for host discovery and perimeter audits. open sourcedesktop Windows/macOS/Linux/BSD Wireshark The standard packet analyser for capturing and reading network traffic. open sourcedesktop Windows/macOS/Linux/BSD/Solaris