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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

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

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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