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Wireless Network WatcherSoftPerfect Network Scanner
Free

Freeware from NirSoft with no paid tier.

 Paid

Commercial software with licences sold through the SoftPerfect website.

Windows Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Shows the adapter manufacturer to help identify each device
  • Background scan with alerts for new devices
  • Queries devices over WMI, SNMP, HTTP, SSH and PowerShell
  • Supports both IPv4 and IPv6
  • Can only scan the wireless network you are currently connected to
  • Built-in MAC vendor database may lag behind new assignments
  • Paid licence required
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Freeware License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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