IP Scanner
IP Scanner is a network utility from 10baseT used to discover devices on a local network and view basic host details.
What is IP Scanner?
IP Scanner is a macOS network scanning application published by 10baseT. People use it to find computers, printers, routers, and other devices on a local network, typically by scanning IP ranges and showing information such as hostnames, MAC addresses, and open services. Users commonly encounter it as a troubleshooting or inventory tool for home, office, or IT network administration tasks.
Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This appears to be a legitimate network utility from 10baseT. Network scanners are commonly used for administration and troubleshooting, but they can reveal device and network information, so usage may be sensitive in managed or monitored environments.
Recommendation: Keep it if you actively use it for network discovery or troubleshooting. If you do not use network scanning tools, it is generally optional and can be removed, but review whether you rely on saved scan lists or preferences first.
Common paths
/Applications/IP Scanner.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.10baseT.IPScanner
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/IP Scanner
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.10baseT.IPScanner.plist
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