NetScanTools Pro

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Digital signing

The maker states that all software downloads are digitally signed by Northwest Performance Software, Inc.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

DNS

The DNS tools include nslookup and Dig with 48 resource record types, Dig+trace, zone transfers, and SPF/Domain Keys checks.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Integrations

Packet captures can be exported for analysis in tools such as Wireshark, and an optional Switch Port Mapping tool works with many SNMP-enabled managed Ethernet switches.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

License limit

An installed license may be used by one primary user on one desktop and one portable computer; only one person may register each serial number.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Local operation

The maker says the software runs locally, can target custom DNS resolvers, and supports internal DNS work without cloud exposure.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Network tools

Its toolset includes IP and MAC discovery, port scanning, traceroute, packet capture, and network share scanning.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Platform requirements

NetScanTools Pro is designed for Windows 10 or 11, requires a graphical interface, and is not intended for server use or command-line operation.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Portability

The USB edition can run on Windows 10 or 11 computers and requires WinPcap or Npcap in WinPcap compatibility mode on the host.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Purpose

NetScanTools Pro is a Windows-based suite for network diagnostics, internet research, and IT security work.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Registration

Registration is required after installation, with 15 uses available in unregistered mode.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Security use

The product lists tools for checking open TCP and UDP ports, identifying SMB versions and writable shares, and testing SMTP relays.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

SNMP

SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 tools include walk, get, set, remote ARP cache, and remote listening ports queries.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Support

Phone support is available to customers or registered users after email support is deemed insufficient, during weekday business hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

Trial

The downloadable demo runs for 14 days and cannot be unlocked or converted to the full version.netscantools.com · read 8 Oct 2026

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