Discover and Track Devices with a Network Scanner
Use a network scanner to find connected devices, uncover active IPs, spot unknown endpoints, and maintain an accurate view of your network.
Monitor Your Network Environment for Connected Devices
Many enterprises use Excel spreadsheets to track servers, device statuses, and IP addresses—a temporary measure that doesn't scale. SolarWinds IP Address Manager (IPAM) is a network scanner designed to automatically and frequently scan your entire network. It identifies active devices, discovers new hosts, gathers IP address and hostname data, and shows how IP space is being used. Manage DHCP servers, DNS servers, subnets, and IPv4 and IPv6 addresses from a single intuitive interface. Scan network segments in a structured, repeatable way to maintain accurate inventories and reduce manual effort.
- Automatically discover active devices and new hosts across your network
- Gather IP address, hostname, and MAC address data in real time
- Manage DHCP, DNS, subnets, and IPv4 and IPv6 addresses from one interface
Gain Real-Time Insights Into Network and IP Activity
In a large enterprise, keeping track of everything interacting with your network is challenging. As a wireless network scanner, SolarWinds IPAM tracks not just wired devices but also wireless endpoints like laptops and mobile devices entering and exiting your network frequently. By scanning IP ranges used by wireless access points, IPAM identifies which wireless devices are active, which IPs they use, and whether unexpected endpoints have appeared. Maintain visibility into roaming users and transient devices that might otherwise go unnoticed.
- Track both wired and wireless devices from one dashboard
- Identify active wireless devices and the IPs they are using
- Flag unexpected or unauthorized endpoints as they appear
Use a LAN Scanner to Discover Devices Across Your Network
As a local area network (LAN) scanner, SolarWinds IPAM automatically reads your network and provides visual insights into the real-time status of your LAN devices and connections. It detects devices hidden from manual inventory, such as undocumented endpoints or systems that recently joined. The local network scanner uses ICMP ping scans and SNMP to scan network segments for IP data, creating an updated, accurate view of devices. Scheduled scans reveal unmanaged or forgotten hosts as they become active and flag unexpected IP usage.
- Detect devices hidden from manual inventory using ICMP and SNMP
- Create customizable dynamic network maps to pinpoint issues
- Schedule scans to reveal unmanaged hosts as they become active
Improve Network Visibility With Network Scanning
The primary benefits of network scanning include enhanced visibility and control through automated tasks and analysis. SolarWinds IPAM quickly finds, tracks, and adds IP addresses using intelligent network scanning software features. Initial onboarding includes a network discovery with ongoing automated scans using ICMP ping scans and SNMP to create an updated, accurate view of devices on the network—especially useful for large, dynamic, or multi-vendor environments. Scan once or schedule regular, automated scans to stay ahead of capacity issues, prevent conflicts, and maintain an accurate device inventory.
- Scan once or schedule regular, automated scans at custom intervals
- Detect IP conflicts and capacity issues before they cause downtime
- Maintain an accurate, up-to-date device inventory across multi-vendor networks
Scan Subnets to Find Active IP Addresses and Devices
IP subnetting is quick and accurate with the right tools. SolarWinds IPAM includes features to help network administrators manage IP subnetting needs while scanning for all IP addresses within those subnets. The Automatic Subnet Discovery tool locates subnets and builds IP address maps. Network Views let you view and segment subnets without navigating to a new screen. After setting subnet and supernet sizes, the Subnet Allocation Wizard organizes your IPs to optimize network traffic and reduce fragmentation.
- Automatically locate subnets and build IP address maps
- View and segment subnets with Infoblox Network Views
- Organize IPs to optimize traffic and reduce fragmentation
Learn More About Network Scanning
Get answers to common questions about network scanning and related IPAM capabilities.
Why network admins choose IPAM
Discover and Manage Network Devices
SolarWinds IP Address Manager
- Discover devices across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid networks.
- Scan network segments to identify active IPs and prevent conflicts.
- Track IP addresses and device changes from one centralized view.