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MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner vs Packet Capture

A side-by-side look at MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner and Packet Capture. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner

MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner

Network & Admin

MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner is a free network scanner that allows you to scan IP addresses and ports to discover devices on your local network. It provides information like hostname, MAC addresses, and open ports for each discovered device.

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Packet Capture

Packet Capture

Network & Admin

Packet capture software intercepts and logs network traffic passing through a network interface. It can help analyze network issues, view raw network packets, monitor bandwidth usage, debug protocols, etc. Popular open-source packet capture tools include Wireshark, tcpdump, and Windump.

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