NetLanSys Admin

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Network admin software, reviewed by someone who runs it

Hand-written reviews and practical guides for network scanners, monitoring platforms and RMM tools. Every page says plainly what a tool does well, where it falls short, and how to get the genuine file from the vendor's own site. We are not the vendor of anything here, we host no installers, and no link is ordered for pay.

hosts: 23
open-source: 10
segments: 3
updated: 2026-09-23

Browse the catalogue How we choose

Abstract illustration of a network topology: luminous nodes linked by thin lines, with scan rings and a monitoring waveform. — Network topology — the catalog's mental model

segments

Three kinds of tool, one reference

Abstract network scanners illustration

Network Scanners9 toolsFind live hosts, open ports and services across a subnet.

Abstract monitoring illustration

Monitoring9 toolsWatch uptime, performance and alerts across infrastructure.

Abstract rmm illustration

RMM5 toolsManage, patch and support endpoints from one console.

featured hosts

Where most people start

Nmap

Open-source network discovery and security auditing tool with a powerful scripting engine.

by Nmap Project

Open-source packet analyzer for network troubleshooting, analysis and protocol inspection.

by Wireshark Foundation

Angry IP Scanner

Lightweight, cross-platform open-source IP address and port scanner.

Advanced IP Scanner

Free Windows LAN scanner for device discovery, shared folders and remote access.

PRTG Network Monitor

All-in-one infrastructure monitoring with sensor-based subscription licensing, self-managed or cloud-hosted.