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Ning Network-Scanner vs reaver

A side-by-side look at Ning Network-Scanner and reaver. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Ning Network-Scanner

Ning Network-Scanner

Network & Admin

Ning Network-Scanner is an open-source network scanner and discovery tool. It enables scanning of local networks to identify devices, ports, services, and vulnerabilities. It provides basic network mapping, asset tracking, and auditing.

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reaver

reaver

Security & Privacy

Reaver is an open source tool for exploiting weaknesses in Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) registrar PINs in order to recover WPA/WPA2 passphrases. It is designed to brute force the WPS PIN and revert the access point's settings back to factory defaults.

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