Advanced IP Scanner

Advanced IP Scanner at a glance

Advanced IP Scanner is a free, widely used Windows tool for quickly scanning local networks to find devices, shares and services — a handy utility in the admin toolbox. It ships releases in an unhurried cadence; it's an occasional-use tool rather than a resident service.

For admins the update driver is compatibility and features rather than exposure, so keep a reasonably current copy and, importantly, source it from the official site — this tool's name has been abused in malware campaigns and trojanized downloads, so provenance matters. It runs with the user's rights and is often used portable, so watch for stale or unofficial copies on technician sticks. The authorization caveat applies: scan only networks you are permitted to. New versions bring scanning and detection improvements. Patchletter surfaces new releases so you can refresh from the legitimate source.