netdiscover vs PacketFence
A side-by-side look at netdiscover and PacketFence. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
netdiscover
Network & Admin
netdiscover is an open-source network scanner used to actively detect live hosts on a network. It sends ARP requests to identify active devices and prints the IP address, MAC address, and hostname if available.
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PacketFence
Network & Admin
PacketFence is an open source network access control (NAC) system that provides registration, isolation, and remediation services for wired and wireless networks. It helps secure networks by enforcing access policies and isolating unauthorized devices.
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