Zenmap is nice, but we will be focusing on the command line options for Nmap in this article. On Debian/Ubuntu, simply use: $ sudo apt-get install nmap ...

Nmap/Zenmap is not the only network scanning option on the market, though you'll be hard-pressed to find an easier, more powerful tool to help you discover which ports are open on your network.

Curious about what devices are connected to your local network? Beyond your laptop and phone, there may be a fair few chattering away to each other and ...

Nmap has supported IPv6 since 2002, but the latest version beefed up support even more. Full Unicast CIDR-style IPv6 range scanning and idle scan have been added.

When your network starts acting up, having the right tools in place helps you respond quickly and confidently. Nmap is one of the most versatile network troubleshooting tools available, offering a ...

In this Nmap tutorial, get Nmap scan examples that show how to identify various devices on the network and interpret network data to discover possible vulnerabilities or infections.

Getting Started with Nmap If you are running Backtrack, you already have Nmap installed, along with its GUI version, Zenmap.