- What is IP scanning?IP scanning is the ongoing IT task of analyzing a business network to discover IP addresses and identify relevant information associated with those IP addresses and devices. Armed with an IP range scanner, admins can set a specified range of addresses to discover any IP addresses within that range.
- How does an IP scanner work?An IP scanner conducts ICMP ping sweeps to find a range of IP addresses or uses SNMP scans to map network topology. Indirect discovery, or neighbor scans, can retrieve device status by scanning a neighbor ARP table of active IP addresses.
- What is network scanning used for?Admins use network scanning to quickly achieve an overview of active host devices and relevant IP, DHCP, and DNS information. Network scanning offers insight into current IP address information like MAC address, vendor type, and hostname. Network scanning is used to quickly identify and troubleshoot issues to prevent business disruptions.
- What are the benefits of using an IP scanner?An IP scanner provides major advantages over manual IP scanning, which involves unwieldy and error-prone spreadsheets. An IP scanner can deliver essential information more quickly, provide automatic updates, alert admins to problem areas, and provide information to assist with proactive network mapping and organization.
- Can an IP address scanner find duplicate IPs? When static IP addresses are assigned to network devices, conflicts can occur between duplicate IP addresses on a DHCP network. An IP address scanner can quickly discover and alert admins to this issue. Need help with how to find a duplicate IP address? Admins can integrate IPAM with User Device Tracker (UDT) to view IP address conflicts, drill down to relevant details, and easily shut down switch ports to remove problem devices.
- How does IPAM scan IPs?IPAM scans IP addresses and subnets to automatically detect changes. IPAM allows admins to choose between using ICMP scans (ping sweeps), SNMP scans, and neighbor scans (using ARP tables). IPAM can scan as often as every 10 minutes, or as little as once per week.
- What other IP tool features does IPAM have?IPAM offers robust IP tool features, including IP address tracking, alerting and reporting, and integrated management of DHCP, DNS, and IP addresses. IPAM can operate in hybrid environments that include local devices, VMware, and cloud monitoring. IPAM also allows network admins to easily delegate IP management to other team members or departments.
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