MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner review
A Windows network scanner with device monitoring, alerts and rogue DHCP detection.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner is a Windows desktop application for discovering and monitoring computers and other devices on local wired and Wi-Fi networks. It is aimed at people who want visibility into connected devices and subnet changes, including home users and organizations. Scans can show IP and MAC addresses, computer names, network-interface vendor, operating-system version, logged-in users and shared folders. The product also includes remote computer power actions and user session termination, so its scope extends beyond simply listing devices. It is a network inventory and monitoring tool, rather than a documented scanner for wireless security weaknesses.
Monitoring is a central reason to consider it: the application can watch subnet devices, including hidden devices, and alert when new ones are found. It can also monitor changes to an external IP address and send email notifications, and it detects rogue DHCP servers. These functions are relevant when the goal is to notice changes on a local network or identify unexpected DHCP activity. The documented scan method is the local network, and Windows is the listed platform. Buyers looking for a Windows-based discovery and alerting utility may find that focus appropriate; people who need checks for Wi-Fi security weaknesses should look for a product that documents those checks.
The vendor offers paid licenses, with no free plan. The Family Home License is $49 one-time for home use by the purchaser and family members. The Multiple Business License is $149 one-time, the Site License is $599 one-time for one organization site, and the Enterprise License is $999 one-time for organization use across locations. A Single License covers one device, but no price is stated here for that option. The vendor describes the download as a trial without stating its length. Choose MyLanViewer when device discovery, subnet alerts and rogue DHCP detection are the priorities; skip it if you need a free plan, a non-Windows app or documented wireless security checks.
MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Discovers devices and shows IP, MAC, NIC vendor and OS details
- Monitors subnet devices and alerts when new ones appear
- Detects rogue DHCP servers and tracks external IP changes
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on Windows only
- Does not document checks for wireless security weaknesses
- No free plan; paid licenses are required
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