Troubleshoot, map, and analyze networks faster with NetScanTools®

NetScanTools® gives IT pros the precision diagnostics they need to investigate what other tools can’t. The essential complement to your daily-driver tools, NetScanTools® pinpoint the root cause—delivering actionable insights into your network.

NetScanTools® Pro Installed Version

Precision Diagnostics for Everyday Network Challenges

Trusted by network administrators, engineers, technicians, and instructors, NetScanTools® Pro is the go-to toolkit for identifying and solving real-world network problems—fast, accurately, and without manual guesswork. With over 50 integrated tools in one interface, NetScanTools® Pro gives you deeper visibility into your network. From DNS and port scanning to packet capture and IPv6 analysis, it's built for professionals who need answers—not just alerts.

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Try It Free - 14 Day Demo

Download NetScanTools Pro DEMO  Explore everything NetScanTools Pro has to offer - no payment required.

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NetScanTools Pro Packet Flooder

NetScanTools Pro Packet Flooder

NetScanTools Pro PingTrend

NetScanTools Pro Packet Flooder

NetScanTools® Pro USB Version

Network professionals on-the-go rely on the USB version of NetScanTools® Pro to solve their daily network problems. The USB version is a fully portable application that resides entirely on the flash drive**.

The USB version of NetScanTools Pro is designed for Network Engineers, Technicians or Security Personnel who frequently move from machine to machine.

It has the same set of over 50 network tools in an easy to use interface. The difference is that you do not have to install the software**.

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  • Also available as a download - you supply the USB flash drive. You will be installing this on your own high speed USB flash drive with tech support assistance to fully activate it on your drive.

**Requires WinPcap or Npcap driver to be installed on the host machine prior to use. See winpcap.org or nmap.org/npcap

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Trial Period: 14 days
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NetScanTools® Basic

NetScanTools Basic Edition was introduced as a freeware product designed to fill the gap left by the retirement of NetScanTools Standard in 2004.


It includes these basic network tools: DNS Tools - Simple, Ping, Ping Scanner, Graphical Ping, Traceroute and Whois. Additional description on this page.


Trial Period: unlimited
Cost: $0

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Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool

The Managed Switch Port Mapping tool is an application that communicates with a managed ethernet switch via SNMPv1/v2c/v3 and shows the devices connected to physical switch ports. Full install/uninstall support.


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Trial Period: 14 days
More Information: See the app description page.

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Switch Port Mapper Screenshot

Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool Screenshot

Demonstration and Training Videos

We have a number of demonstration videos showing NetScanTools Pro Version 11 in action.

There are also videos of the Managed Switch Port Mapping tool mapping switches from a number of different vendors including Cisco, HP, Netgear, Extreme Networks and others.


Visit this page to view the videos.

News

Sept 3, 2025
September NetScanTools Newsletter is available here.
August 15, 2025
NetScanTools Pro v11.95.2 Released Revision History.
March 31, 2025
Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool v2.87.1 Released Download here.

Who NetScanTools Is For

User Type What They Use It For
Network Engineer DNS troubleshooting, auditing shares, routing diagnostics, discovering attached switch devices
IT Helpdesk / Support Locating rogue hosts, device discovery, ping/ARP/port testing, identifying connected switch ports
Security Analyst Exposure audits, open ports, SNMP enumeration, SMTP relay testing
Field Technician / On-Site Staff Remote switch mapping, DHCP discovery, MAC address identification
MSP / Consultant Site assessments, quick diagnostics, compliance snapshots
Data Center Admin / Infrastructure Visualizing rack switch usage, port utilization reporting, bulk SNMP queries
IT Manager / Procurement Hardware asset audits, pre-upgrade assessments, verifying port capacity use
Switch Admin / Network Architect Mapping port-to-device connections, identifying unused ports, reviewing switch infrastructure health

What IT Pros Are Saying

"NetScanTools Pro is my reliable go-to for fast, versatile network analysis. With a comprehensive set of tools—like DNS lookups, ping sweeps, traceroute, and packet capture—it consistently delivers the functionality I need. A top choice for anyone looking for advanced diagnostics in one convenient package."
-Martin Zinaich


“NetScanTools Pro is a solution finder. I've never come across a better software solution for network engineers, and our team uses it every day.”
Kurt Dicus, Vice President of IT, BD&A Inc.


“I tried SolarWinds, but it costs $1000 and in truth isn't any better than NST. Grats on a bang-up job. I love my USB key—I use it most of the time.”
Anthony M., IT Professional


“NetScanTools Pro is one of the programs in my arsenal I rely on daily to investigate and mitigate malware. I bought it for my entire team.
Aryeh Goretsky, Security Researcher