NetLanSys Admin

independent · vendor-neutral

The network admin toolkit, catalogued and compared

A hand-maintained reference for network scanners, monitoring platforms and RMM tools. Each entry is a neutral overview with licensing notes and a link to the vendor's official download — nothing hosted here, nothing ranked for pay.

hosts
23
open-source
10
segments
3
updated
2026-09-23
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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 illustrationNetwork Scanners9 toolsFind live hosts, open ports and services across a subnet.Abstract monitoring illustrationMonitoring9 toolsWatch uptime, performance and alerts across infrastructure.Abstract rmm illustrationRMM5 toolsManage, patch and support endpoints from one console.

featured hosts

Where most people start

scn-01NPSL
Nmap

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

by Nmap Project
scn-02GPLv2
Wireshark

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

by Wireshark Foundation
scn-03GPLv2
Angry IP Scanner

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

by Anton Keks
scn-04Freeware
Advanced IP Scanner

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

by Famatech
mon-05Trial
PRTG Network Monitor

All-in-one infrastructure monitoring with sensor-based licensing and a free tier.

by Paessler