Our verdict: Advanced IP Scanner is the easiest way on Windows to see what is connected to a local network and jump straight into a shared folder or remote desktop session. It is free with no paid tier. It covers only local networks on Windows and nudges you toward Famatech's paid Radmin.
About Advanced IP Scanner
Advanced IP Scanner is a free LAN scanner from Famatech, the company behind Radmin. It lists the devices on your network with names, IP and MAC addresses, shows shared folders you can open directly, and connects to computers through Remote Desktop (RDP) or Radmin. It can also switch remote computers on and off.
The program can be installed or run as a portable edition without installation. Scan results can be exported to CSV. Remote control through Radmin requires Radmin Server on the target PC, which is a paid product; RDP works with Windows' own Remote Desktop.
What it does well
- Device list. Shows every device on the LAN with name, IP and MAC address.
- Network shares. Opens shared folders on other computers straight from the results.
- RDP and Radmin. Starts a remote control session to a found computer.
- Remote power control. Switches network computers on or off remotely.
- Portable and CSV export. Runs without installation and saves results to CSV.
Who it is for
Good fit
Home and office users who want to see what is on their LAN and reach shares or remote desktops quickly.
Look elsewhere
Security testers who need port scans or service detection, or anyone not on Windows.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Completely free
- Very easy to use
- Portable mode without installation
- Quick access to shares, RDP and Radmin
Cons
- Windows only
- Closed source
- Radmin remote control needs paid Radmin Server
How to install Advanced IP Scanner
Run the downloaded file and choose Install or Run; Run starts the portable edition without installing. Click Scan to check your current subnet. Scan only networks you manage.
Questions about Advanced IP Scanner
Is Advanced IP Scanner free?
Yes. Famatech offers Advanced IP Scanner free of charge.
Does Advanced IP Scanner need installation?
No. The download can run as a portable edition without installing anything.
Can Advanced IP Scanner scan ports?
It focuses on finding devices and their services such as shares, RDP and Radmin. For detailed port scans use Nmap or Angry IP Scanner.
