Started a search for software interrogation program the idea is to enter the IP address and the r...

[G+_Rud Dog]

Started a search for software interrogation program the idea is to enter the IP address and the returned info should show all information about the device. One example, show all ports open. My search returned some results. But my nerve ending stood on high alert as I started reading about the options within some software available. Another option "user-friendly" turned off by Wireshark and its complexity, now that's just me no disrespect intended to the Wireshark communities. Decided a better road traveled would be asking;

 

Has anyone had any experience with this type software and the trust level(from usage)?

 

[G+_Travis Hershberger]

Wireshark is about looking at network packets, not getting device information. So, yes, way more complex than what you want.

 

Nmap/zenmap is the simple tool to look for open ports. I'd recommend Fing for an easy to use tool that will give you lots of information.

[G+_Damien Wessling]

How much info are you looking to acquire from your query Rud? What is your goal... To identify the hosts on your network or are you troubleshooting a data flow or leak issue (or the likes)?

[G+_Rud Dog]

Damien Wessling Thank you for your response. Looking for information on any device plugged into or air connected to my LAN. Find out if it is talking to any other devices on the same LAN along with attempts or successful connections outside my LAN. The ports mode status and their identity. Take my verbiage with a grain of salt or as if some one is talking to Santa.

[G+_Damien Wessling]

Rud Dog Has something triggered your suspicion (higher data use, reduced performance of devices on the LAN etc) or are you simply taking pro active measures to good network housekeeping?

[G+_Damien Wessling]

Travis Hershberger I concur on Fing, that is one of the tools I was about to recommend. Certainly to ID what's on the LAN and what their addresses are at a minimum.

[G+_Rud Dog]

Damien Wessling good network housekeeping is the main goal. Like checking my network from time to time. Also if a new device attaches to my LAN it would be nice to know.(Sorry forgot that option).

[G+_J. Peter Haliburton]

I use Fing for finding out what is attached to the networks at home and work.

[G+_Damien Wessling]

Rud Dog Good habits to be forming! I think the jury is out... and Fing is in! Simple to use, reliable and free! ?

[G+_Rud Dog]

Damien Wessling will take a look at fing. Did hear some negative feedback on Fing but it has to do with a piece of hardware used in conjunction with the software will see if I can find the link to the post concerning the actions the hardware takes.

[G+_Damien Wessling]

Rud Dog Just use the app on your phone. No need to buy a Fingbox.

[G+_Rud Dog]

Damien Wessling Just ran it checked the ports and reported back. Interesting didn't know I had it loaded on my phone. Thank you for the help.

[G+_Ben Reese]

Rud Dog Fing is a fantastic tool. I use it frequently. It sounds like you're wanting to check network flow and have some connection monitoring which you really can't do without a man in the middle (Wireshark). Some routers will give data out of the box - all depends on how deep you want to go.

[G+_Ricardo Arredondo]

I just found a tool I like the Angry Ip Scanner. It works well.

[G+_Jon Paul Bubendorfer]

Can't we get all this info from the router?

[G+_Jon Paul Bubendorfer]

I guess router won't show open/listening ports, but will show connections.

[G+_Ben Reese]

Jon Paul Bubendorfer depends on the router. Some might even show the open ports - OpenWRT could with a little setup (nmap).

[G+_Damien Wessling]

Jon Paul Bubendorfer Typical consumer grade router would be stretching the friendship just ascertaining each host IP & Mac address... let alone identifying active traffic per host, address and port resolution of the active connections and identifying host hardware... Ben's suggestion of OpenWRT with NMAP is a solid idea.

[G+_Jon Paul Bubendorfer]

Sure, sounds good. My stock router does track total traffic, but not sure per device and in any case doesn't meet the request.

I used to run dd-wrt but moved on with new router, too much time spent messing with tech.

I'd rather ride my bike ?

[G+_Jason Brown]

So is the idea to audit all the devices on your network for information? You might try Spiceworks. I'm pretty sure you need to have proper authentication for all the devices. I'm not totally sure, but unknown devices might not poll properly. But give it a look though, it may prove useful. The information is incredibly verbose.

[G+_J. Peter Haliburton]

I have used Angry IP Scanner, and found it good. Fing, however, is a convenient tool on my phone that can be used with whichever network I'm connected to. Wifi Analyzer is also on there. Your smart phone can be a pretty decent diagnostic tool.

[G+_Rud Dog]

Thank you all looks like fing is worthwhile using and its free.