NetScanner

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Overview

Welcome to NetScanner, your go-to tool for effortlessly discovering devices on your local network! Built with Python and Scapy, NetScanner provides a clean and intuitive command-line interface for scanning IP addresses and retrieving essential information about connected devices.

Why Use NetScanner?

• User-Friendly: Designed for both beginners and experienced users, making network scanning simple and efficient.
• Versatile: Whether you’re a network administrator, security professional, or just a tech enthusiast, NetScanner meets your needs.
• Real-Time Results: Quickly identify devices connected to your network, including their IP and MAC addresses.

Features

• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Use NetScanner on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
• Target Customization: Easily specify single IPs, ranges, or subnets to scan.
• Detailed Output: View a comprehensive list of all detected devices in a clear format.
• Guided Error Handling: Friendly error messages help you troubleshoot input issues.

Installation

Prerequisites

To run NetScanner, ensure you have:

• Python 3.x installed on your machine.
• The Scapy library. Install it via pip:

pip install scapy

Clone the Repository

1. Open your terminal (Command Prompt on Windows, Terminal on macOS/Linux).
2. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/anishalx/netscanner.git
cd netscanner

Usage

To start scanning, run the script with your desired target IP or IP range:

python netscanner.py -t {your:IP eg.192.168.1.0/24}

Example Output

Demo

Need Help?

For a detailed list of options and usage instructions, simply run:

python netscanner.py -h

Operating Systems

NetScanner is compatible with:

• Windows: Use Command Prompt or PowerShell.
• macOS: Utilize Terminal for seamless execution.
• Linux: Run in any terminal emulator of your choice.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! If you have ideas for improvements or new features, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
3. Make your changes and commit them (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push your branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
5. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Special thanks to Scapy for powering this tool.
• Inspired by various network scanning tools and the open-source community.