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About MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner
MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner scans wired and Wi-Fi networks and shows each computer in a list with its name, IP address, MAC address, network card vendor, OS version, logged-in users and shared folders.
It can watch the subnet and alert you when new devices appear, monitor your external IP address and email you when it changes, wake or shut down remote computers, show netstat information and detect rogue DHCP servers. It suits home users and small office administrators who want to see what is connected.
Strengths
- Detailed per-device information including MAC and NIC vendor
- Alerts when new devices join the network
- Rogue DHCP server detection
- External IP change notifications by email
Limitations
- Windows only
- Requires registration for full use
Details
- Pricing
- PaidCommercial software with a registration page; check the site for current terms.
- License
- Proprietary
- Developer
- MyLanViewer
- Platforms
- Windows
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Works offline
- Yes
- Best suited for
- Checking who is connected to a home or small office network from Windows
- Categories
- Network tools
- Last verified
- Added
- Provenance
- Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.
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