IP Scanner
IP Scanner is a macOS network utility that scans local Wi‑Fi and LAN networks to identify devices and provide basic network tools.
What is IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is a network scanner for macOS that helps users discover computers, printers, phones, and other devices connected to a local Wi‑Fi or wired LAN. It is designed for home users, small offices, and IT-minded users who want a quick view of what is on their network without using more complex enterprise tools. The app can identify devices, organize scan results, and remember custom names so repeated scans are easier to read. It also includes practical follow-up tools such as ping, port scanning, Wake-on-LAN, and shortcuts to open devices in a browser, VNC client, or other apps. IP Scanner is a native desktop utility from 10base-t for Apple platforms, and it is commonly used for network inventory, troubleshooting, and checking whether unknown devices are present on the local network.
Key features
- Scan local Wi‑Fi and LAN networks to find connected devices
- View device details such as IP address, MAC address, and last seen status
- Rename devices and assign custom icons for easier recognition
- Run built-in ping, port scan, and Wake-on-LAN tools
- Open discovered devices in a browser, VNC client, or other apps
- Save past scans and reuse custom device lists
- Add custom network ranges for broader or more targeted scans
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
IP Scanner is a legitimate network utility, and its network access is normal for an app whose purpose is to scan devices on your local network. It may reveal device names, addresses, and service details from your home or office network, so use it on networks you manage or have permission to inspect. Saved scan histories and custom labels can also reflect information about your devices, which is worth keeping in mind on shared Macs.
Recommendation: Keep IP Scanner if you use it to troubleshoot or monitor your local network. If you no longer need network scanning tools, you can remove it without affecting macOS, though you may lose saved scan history, custom device names, and convenience features tied to the app.
Common paths
/Applications/IP Scanner.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.10baseT.IPScannerProMac
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/IP Scanner
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.10baseT.IPScannerProMac.plist
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