Network Port Scanner

Network Port Scanner for Windows 8 is a software application that, as the name clearly hints at, enables you to scan your network ports, as long as you are running a Windows 8 operating system.

The installation process you are required to go through runs seamlessly and it is over in a few seconds, while the GUI you come face to face with encloses a minimal and clean build, as it only consists of several boxes and a few buttons. Although there are no Help contents provided, all types of users, including those a low level of experience, can get around it without facing any kind of difficulties.

As stated above, this tool enables you to find all the open ports in your network, thus pointing out your security weaknesses. It is possible to process a single custom IP address or range, while you can also specify the port range and the timeout period (expressed in milliseconds).

Results are going to be displayed in the main window, along with number of ports scanned and the ones that are open. The scan can be stopped at any point, yet you should know that you cannot restart it at a later time from the exact point you left off, which is a drawback. No other notable options are available.

The CPU and memory usage is low at all times, regardless of the process under way and therefore, the system’s performance is not going to be hampered and you can run it alongside other utilities without encountering issues. All tasks are performed in a timely manner and the interface is suitable to all types of users. Nevertheless, it lack of further options might ward off power users.

Network Port Scanner for Windows 8 is a pretty simple, yet efficient and reliable piece of software, which does what its job without issues.