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Monitoring</a></li> </ul> </li> <li id="fea-spm"><span>Switch Port Mapping</span> <ul> <li id="spm-smapper"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/switch-port-mapper.html?lhs" title="Switch Port Mapper">Switch Port Mapper</a></li> <li id="spm-spmadvportscan"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/advanced-port-scanner.html?lhs" title="Switch Port Mapper">Advanced Port Scanner</a> </li> <li class="showhide" id="spm-networkspm"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/switch-port-management.html?lhs" title="Switch Port Management">Switch Port Management</a></li> <li class="showhide" id="spm-networkportscan"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/network-port-scanner.html?lhs" title="Network port scanner">Network port scanner</a></li> <li class="showhide" id="spm-networkportmon"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/network-port-monitor.html?lhs" title="Network port monitor">Network port monitor</a></li> <li class="showhide" id="spm-spmportscan"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/port-scanner.html?lhs" title="Port Scanner">Port Scanner</a></li> <span class="showmore" >Show More >></span> </ul> </li> <li id="fea-rd"><span>Rogue Detection</span> <ul> <li id="rd-rwdt"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/rogue-detection-tool.html?lhs" title="Rogue Detection Tool">Rogue Detection Tool</a></li> <li id="rd-rdp"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/rogue-detection-and-prevention.html?lhs" title="Rogue Detection and Prevention">Rogue Detection and Prevention</a></li> <li id="rd-rdp"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/rogue-detection-and-prevention.html?lhs" title="Rogue Detection and Prevention">Rogue Detection and Prevention</a></li> <li id="rd-udt"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/user-device-tracking.html?lhs" title="User Device Tracking">User Device Tracking</a></li> </ul> </li> <li id="fea-nm"><span>Network Monitoring</span> <ul> <li id="nm-nmf"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/network-monitoring.html?lhs" title="Network Monitoring Feature">Network Monitoring Feature</a></li> <li id="nm-bm"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/bandwidth-monitoring.html?lhs" title="Bandwidth Monitor">Bandwidth Monitor</a></li> <li id="nm-cconfigbackup"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/cisco-config-file-manager.html?lhs" title="Cisco Config Backup">Cisco Config Backup</a></li> </ul> </li> <li id="fea-wlan"><span>Wake on LAN</span> <ul> <li id="wlan-wlans"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/wake-on-lan.html?lhs" title="Wake-On-LAN Tool">Wake-On-LAN Tool</a></li> </ul> </li> <li id="fea-nettools"><span>Networking Tools</span> <ul> <li id="nettools-diag"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/diagnostic-tools.html?lhs" title="Diagnostic Tools">Diagnostic Tools</a></li> <li id="nettools-snmp"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/snmp-tools.html?lhs" title="SNMP Tools">SNMP Tools</a></li> <li id="nettools-fnt"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/free-network-tools.html?lhs" title="Network Tools">Network Tools</a></li> <li id="nettools-cisco"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/cisco-tools.html?lhs" title="CISCO Tools">CISCO Tools</a></li> <li class="showhide" id="nettools-iptools"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/ip-tools.html?lhs" title="IP Tools">IP Tools</a></li> <li class="showhide" id="nettools-dns-res"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/dns-resolver.html?lhs" title="DNS Tools">DNS Resolver</a></li> <li class="showhide" id="nettools-netscanner"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/network-scanner.html?lhs" title="Network Scanner">Network Scanner</a></li> <li class="showhide" id="nettools-openportscan"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/open-port-scanner.html?lhs" title="Open Port Scanner">Open Port Scanner</a></li> <li class="showhide" id="nettools-nmt"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/network-monitoring-tools.html?lhs" title="Network Monitoring Tools Features">Network Monitoring Tools Features</a></li> <span class="showmore" >Show More >></span> </ul> </li> <li id="fea-nac"><span>Access Control</span> <ul> <li id="fea-customize"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/role-based-access-control.html?lhs" title="Custom User Roles">Custom User Roles</a></li> </ul> </li> <li id="fea-mobapp"><span>Mobile App</span> <ul> <li id="mobapp-monnetwork"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/mobile-apps.html?lhs" title="Monitor network on the go!">Monitor network on the go!</a></li> </ul> </li> <li id="fea-nb"><span>Network Basics</span> <ul> <li id="ipadd-ipam"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/what-is-ipam.html?lhs" title="Introduction to IPAM">What is IPAM?</a></li> <li id="nb-wwol"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/what-is-wake-on-lan.html?lhs" title="Introduction to Wake on LAN">What is Wake on LAN?</a></li> <li id="ipadd-portscan"><a href="/products/oputils/what-is-port-scanning.html?lhs" title="Introduction to port scanning">What is port scanner?</a></li> <li id="rd-rdp"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/rogue-detection-and-prevention.html?lhs" title="Rogue detection and prevention">Rogue detection and prevention</a></li> <li id="nb-ipsubnet"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/ip-subnetting.html?lhs" title="IP Subnetting">IP Subnetting</a></li> <li id="nb-dhcp"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/dhcp-server.html?lhs" title="DHCP Server">DHCP Server</a></li> <li id="nb-dns-res"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/dns-resolution.html?lhs" title="DNS Resolution">DNS resolution</a></li> </ul> </li> <li id="fea-tt"><span>Tech Topics</span> <ul> <li id="tt-acc-trunk"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/access-port-vs-trunk-port.html?lhs" title="Access port vs Trunk port">Access port vs Trunk port</a></li> <li id="tt-ipv4-vs-ipv6"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/ipv4-vs-ipv6.html?lhs" title="IPv4 vs IPv6">IPv4 vs IPv6</a></li> <li id="tt-IPv6-address"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/ipv6-addressing.html?lhs" title="IPv6 addressing">IPv6 addressing</a></li> <li id="tt-ip-address-configuration"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/ip-address-configuration.html?lhs" title="IP address configuration">IP address configuration</a></li> <li id="tt-ip-subnetting"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/ip-subnetting.html?lhs" title="IP Subnetting">IP Subnetting</a></li> <li id="tt-sp-net"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/supernet.html?lhs" title="Supernetting">Supernet</a></li> <li id="tt-virtual-ip"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/virtual-ip.html?lhs" title="Virtual IP">Virtual IP</a></li> <li id="tt-ipam-in-dns-resolution"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/ipam-in-dns-resolution.html?lhs" title="IPAM in DNS resolution">IPAM in DNS resolution</a></li> <li id="tt-network-segmentation-in-ipam"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/network-segmentation-in-ipam.html?lhs" title="Network segmentation in IPAM">Network segmentation in IPAM</a></li> <li id="tt-ip-con"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/how-to-fix-ip-address-conflict.html?lhs" title="How to resolve IP address conflict">How to resolve IP address conflict</a></li> <li id="tt-ip-spoofing"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/ip-spoofing.html?lhs" title="IP Spoofing">IP Spoofing</a></li> <li id="tt-basics-of-dhcp-server"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/dhcp-server.html?lhs" title="Basics of DHCP server">Basics of DHCP server</a></li> <li id="tt-dhcp-dora"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/dhcp-dora-process.html?lhs" title="DHCP DORA process">DHCP DORA process</a></li> <li id="tt-dhcp-snooping"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/dhcp-snooping.html?lhs" title="DHCP snooping">DHCP snooping</a></li> <li id="tt-dhcp-fingerprinting"><a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/tech-topics/dhcp-fingerprinting.html?lhs" title="DHCP fingerprinting">DHCP fingerprinting</a></li> <li id="tt-dhcp-lease-time"><a 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Whether you're a network administrator managing a small organization or a distributed infrastructure sprawling a vast area, the importance of keeping tabs on the network cannot be denied. But with modern networks growing in complexity, it is not easy to ping and track each IP address manually.</p> <p>With a dedicated <a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/ip-scanning.html?best-ip-scanner" target="_blank">IP scanning</a> solution, network administrators can effortlessly discover IP addresses, subnets, and supernets, track and scan IP address usage, automate routine IP management tasks, and streamline other network IP management efforts.</p> <h2>Why should network administrators scan IP networks?</h2> <p>Network administrators should conduct IP scanning for several crucial reasons.</p> <p>IP scanning enables the comprehensive identification of all devices connected to the network, providing a clear inventory for management and security purposes. Moreover, IP scanning allows for real-time monitoring of network activity and connectivity, facilitating proactive management and rapid response to any anomalies or performance issues.</p> <p>IP scanning plays a vital role in security by detecting unauthorized or rogue devices that may pose a threat to the network's integrity. From a troubleshooting perspective, IP scanning provides valuable insights into network configurations and device statuses, enabling administrators to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently. Finally, by analyzing the data collected from IP scanning, administrators can strategically plan and optimize network resources to enhance performance and ensure scalability as the network grows.</p> <h2>The best IP scanning tool: Top 8 factors to consider</h2> <p>Utilizing a dedicated IP scanner helps network administrators scan their IP networks effectively. The following are some of the features that network administrators should look out for when choosing an IP scanner tool.</p> <p><img src="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/images/Best-IP-scanner.png" alt="Best IP Scanner Tool - ManageEngine OpUtils" name="IP Scanner" title="Best Network IP Scanner Software" /></p> <ul> <li> <h4>Intuitive:</h4> The IP scanning tool must be easy to use, allowing IT admins to have access to its advanced features with a minimal learning curve. Not just that, the best IP scanning tool should offer comprehensive dashboards that provide a centralized view of network activity, facilitating efficient monitoring and management of IT resources from a single console. These solutions should also come with out-of-the-box reports, which help administrators track resource allocation and utilization, audit the network for better accountability, and enhance network security. These provide valuable information on IP address usage, switch port status, and network traffic patterns, empowering network administrators to make well-informed decisions and optimize their network's performance.</li> <li> <h4>Seamless and unified discovery:</h4> The best IP scanning solution must allow administrators to easily discover both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses simultaneously and manage them under a single console. It must allow them to discover devices from various subnets and monitor them. Furthermore, the solution must be deployable across various operating solutions, ensuring compatibility with the existing network.</li> <li> <h4>Scanning capabilities:</h4> The best IP scanning software must offer both basic and <a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/advanced-ip-scanner.html?best-ip-scanner" target="_blank">advanced IP scanning</a> functionalities. From conducting scans and verifying device availability to diving deep into network security by identifying open ports and services through advanced IP and port scans, the best IP scanning tool must have the IT administrator covered on all fronts. Additionally, the IP scanning software should have IP conflict detection capabilities. It needs to detect and alert IT administrators of a potential conflicts within the network, ensuring seamless operation and preventing disruptions.</li> <li> <h4>Switch port mapping:</h4> The best IP scanning solution must provide <a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/switch-port-mapper.html?best-ip-scanner" target="_blank">switch port mapping</a> and management capabilities, apart from advanced IP scanning features. Switch port mapping helps the administrator automatically map the devices to the network switches, providing an overall topological view of the devices and switches connected in the network. This additional feature also enhances the network's security posture by detecting unauthorized devices in the network.</li> <li> <h4>DHCP monitoring:</h4> The best IP scanning solutions should have features for monitoring DHCP servers, enabling IT administrators to track and manage IP address allocation dynamically. DHCP servers keep track of IPs and subnets requiring IP addresses in the network. This capability ensures that the IP network has efficient resource utilization, thereby eliminating the need for capacity planning. With real-time <a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/rogue-detection-tool.html?best-ip-scanner" target="_blank">DHCP monitoring</a>, administrators can proactively resolve conflicts and maintain network integrity. For streamlined network management, advanced IP scanning tools facilitate IP request allocation and track the allocation process seamlessly within a centralized dashboard, providing administrators with visibility and control over IP address utilization.</li> <li> <h4>Rogue device detection:</h4> The best IP scanning solution alerts network administrators when a new device is connected to the network, which includes scanning subnets and routers automatically to detect them. Administrators can review the devices and detect the unauthorized ones among them. By detecting <a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/rogue-detection-tool.html?best-ip-scanner" target="_blank">rogue devices</a> and identifying the switch port they are connected to, administrators can easily block the switch ports and help keep their networks safe.</li> <li> <h4>Easily scalable:</h4> The solution must be easily deployable across different IT landscapes with uncompromising performance. Whether managing small-scale networks or distributed enterprise infrastructures, the solution should seamlessly scale to accommodate the dynamic needs of the network. This scalability ensures that administrators can efficiently manage growing networks and integrate them accordingly without any disruptions.</li> <li> <h4>Value for money:</h4> The best IP scanning solution must have an affordable and transparent pricing model. It should provide flexible licensing options to accommodate different network sizes without hidden costs or complicated pricing structures. This ensures that an organization can effectively manage its network within its budget while maximizing the benefits of the IP scanning solution.</li> </ul> <h2>ManageEngine OpUtils: The must-have IP management tool</h2> <p>ManageEngine OpUtils is comprehensive IP address and switch port management software bundled with powerful IP scanning and switch port mapping functionalities. OpUtils' IP scanning feature comprises of both basic functionalities like ping sweeps to features such as scanning IP across different subnets, tracking the IP allocation and utilization while summarizing them in the form of reports. The following are some of the features that makes OpUtils stand out.</p> <h4>Hassle-free discovery and unified management:</h4> <p>OpUtils helps network administrators discover both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses spread across different subnets and manage them under an unified console. They can easily discover the subnets from scanning the routers and then populate IPs in the inventory, keeping them updated in real time. Administrators can also add the IPs manually or upload them right away from a CSV file and get started in seconds. Not just that, OpUtils' seamless DNS resolution capabilities provides quick and accurate resolution of domain names to their corresponding IP addresses, facilitating smooth resource accessibility.</p> <h4>Automatic periodic scans:</h4> <p>OpUtils allows scanning of subnets or specific IP ranges, granting network administrators real-time updates about the availability and usage of ports and IP addresses. This allows network administrators to efficiently optimize and allocate resources, evaluate the current IP usage, and detect and eliminate unauthorized devices in the network, thereby significantly boosting network security.</p> <h4>DHCP monitoring:</h4> <p>OpUtils' DHCP monitoring provides comprehensive visibility into DHCP scopes and servers, thereby offering insights into IP-MAC address associations, availability status, and DNS reservations. OpUtils' DHCP server monitoring is tightly integrated with its IP address management capabilities, offering a unified console for efficient network oversight. OpUtils supports various DHCP servers and ensures detailed monitoring of scope ranges and associated IPs, enhancing the overall network management capabilities.</p> <h4>Effective switch port mapping:</h4> <p>The switch port mapping feature automatically maps switch ports to their associated devices, keeping network administrators aware of the connections in the network. This provides real-time visibility into device connectivity, allowing network administrators to identify the physical location of devices quickly and troubleshoot network issues with ease.</p> <h4>Rogue device detection:</h4> <p>OpUtils' rogue device detection conducts regular network scans to identify any newly connected devices automatically. Administrators can categorize these devices as trusted, guest, or rogue, ensuring tight network security. OpUtils provides detailed information, including the switch and port to which each device is connected, enabling administrators to swiftly troubleshoot and take control of the network. Instant alerts notify administrators of new device detections or expiring guest device validity, facilitating proactive security measures. Furthermore, OpUtils supports the blocking of switch ports to prevent unauthorized access, fostering effective network security.</p> <h4>Easier troubleshooting:</h4> <p>OpUtils' real-time alarms help streamline troubleshooting efforts by alerting network administrators about issues as and when they occur. Quickly detect issues like IP conflicts through OpUtils' real-time alerts, empowering network administrators to swiftly mitigate issues, reduce downtime, and establish peak network efficiency. This proactive approach enables network administrators to promptly address problems, minimize downtime, and optimize network performance.</p> <h4>Comprehensive reports and audits:</h4> <p>OpUtils' out-of-the-box reports and audits provide valuable insights into network performance, resource allocation and utilization, and much more. These reports offer detailed information on IP address usage and allocation and switch port utilization, allowing network administrators to assess network health and identify bottlenecks. With OpUtils' comprehensive reporting capabilities, network administrators can make informed decisions, optimize network resources, and maintain a secure and efficient network infrastructure.</p> <p>Want to try OpUtils? <a href="https://www.manageengine.com/products/oputils/download.html?best-ip-scanner" target="_blank">Download a 30-day, free trial</a> to experience all its features firsthand. 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