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Arlen Holder

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Nov 24, 2020, 3:03:52 PM11/24/20
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FOSS angryip.org ipscan version 3.7.3 cross platform local network scanner for IP address & open ports

One of the Android printing apps I was testing asked for the "port".
o I don't know how to find the printer port (even from Windows).

Searching, I found this recent thread on the printer dejagoogle archive:
o <http://tinyurl.com/comp-periphs-printers>

What I found was a "similar" question (but not exactly the same question):
o Printer's IP address, by Alex Trishan <alek.t...@gmail.com>
<https://groups.google.com/g/comp.periphs.printers/c/Y-b186tFKTs>

Here's my test results, from start to finish (for edification)
o There may be a better way to find the port of a printer though.

... My ad hoc sysinstall log follows...
o mkdir x:\installers\network\scanner\angryip
o <https://angryip.org/>
<https://angryip.org/download/#windows>
<https://github-production-release-asset-2e65be.s3.amazonaws.com...stuff>
Name: ipscan-3.7.3-setup.exe
Size: 3019446 bytes (2948 KiB)
CRC32: 8416A268
CRC64: 2646920C3D6D1BD8
SHA256: DF2BCA8190A27477227F92A6825DCE00FDA7E2F5C2A2A3DA67638B016FF62502
SHA1: 89177351A23D4EC1E2337273A9EE8271B077C1C7
BLAKE2sp: 7D7570FF0FF539488AA7ED3FF925A54596AD5375A934DD40F32C637D9C4DFB45
o Run this downloaded ipscan-3.7.3-setup.exe executable
It wants to go in C:\Program Files\Angry IP Scanner
I put it where it belongs C:\app\network\scanner\angryip
Note: You decide that; not a thousand different companies.
o It installs quickly, with no obvious shenanigans (good).
o Create a shortcut C:\menu\network\scanner\ipscan.lnk
Target C:\app\network\scanner\angryip\ipscan.exe
o Start it: Taskbar > menu > network > scanner > ipscan
Uncheck [x]Send anonymous error reports
Hit [Next] quite a few times, and then [Close]
o I'm not sure what to do next but I hit the big green "Start" button.
Up pops a Windows Defender Firewall blockage report:
Java(TM) Platform SE binary
C:\program files (x86)\common files\oracle\java\javapath_target_18549781\javaw.exe
(I never know what to hit so I made sure both boxes are unchecked.)
o Scanning completed (it took about 20 seconds).
o IP Range 192.168.0.1 - 192.168.0.255
o Hosts alive: 9
o With open ports: 6

OK. I scroll down to find the printer, which doesn't show up "as" a
printer, but I happen to already know its IP address, where it says:
o IP = 192.168.0.20
o Ping = 2ms
o Hostname = [n/a]
o Ports[3+] = 80
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I'm not sure what the "3+" means, but the rest seems pretty clear.
o Thanks for this advice to use this freeware Windows network scanner.

Arlen Holder

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Nov 25, 2020, 3:21:30 PM11/25/20
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On Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:36:06 GMT, AnthonyL wrote:

> I think at various times I've had AngryIP blocked by various av
> software etc despite it having been around a while

Thank you very much for your purposefully helpful advice on ipscan.

I don't use AV programs so I'm fine with AngryIP ipscan, which I like.
o AngryIP ipscan is simple - it just scans for devices & open ports

What it found for my printer turned out to be correct
o I hadn't realized my printer had port 80 open, but it did!
<http://192.168.0.20:80> brought up an HP JetScan help document

> Others may have guidance on port scanning but there is another thread
> on printing to windows 10 and it notes that AngryIP can scan for open
> ports (Options-Select Ports ie range).

In another thread, I'm trying to get printing to work from Android
directly from my Android phone (on my LAN via Wi-Fi) to the Ethernet'd
printer (on my LAN on the same subnet).
o Do you use Windows to print from your Android to your printer?
<https://groups.google.com/g/alt.comp.microsoft.windows/c/6ScU1H5Q43U>

One thing that comes up is "CUPS", which seems to use port 631 by default.
o <https://i.postimg.cc/6qRSK6WY/printing11.jpg> Turn CUPS print server on
o <https://i.postimg.cc/9fMnMYX4/printing12.jpg> CUPS wants to use port 631

That begs the question of "what port" do printers normally use anyway?

Arlen Holder

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Dec 1, 2020, 1:12:27 PM12/1/20
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> That begs the question of "what port" do printers normally use anyway?

I'm gonna look for another freware port scanner as I had to resort to
Android to find out the ports on my printer which were open to use.

o Port Authority, Port scanner
<https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.aaronjwood.portauthority/>
Which reported the printer had the following "Open Ports"
23 - Telnet
80 - World Wide Web HTTP
280 - http-mgmt
515 - spooler
631 - IPP (Internal Printing Protocol)
9100 - PDL Data Streaming Port
As shown in this screenshot:
o <https://i.postimg.cc/L4YqhR1P/printing16.jpg>

Looking up what exists for Windows, I find there are plenty of choices:
o Microsoft PortQry command line port scanner
<https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=17148>

o 12 Top Open Source Port Scanners for Windows for Host Discovery
<https://www.networkstraining.com/open-source-free-port-scanner-windows/>
o NMAP
o ZENMAP
o Solarwinds Port Scanner
o MyLANViewer Network Scanner
o Netcat
o Cenix Network Port Scanner
o Advanced Port Scanner
o Angry IP Scanner
o LAN Sweeper IP Scanner
o Komodo Slitheris Scanner
o Port Authority Mobile App
o MiTec Network Scanner

o Port Scanners for Scanning Windows/Linux Systems for Open Ports/Service
<https://www.netadmintools.com/port-scanners/>
o SolarWinds Port Scanner
o Advanced IP Scanner
o Angry IP Scanner
o Nmap
o NetCat
o LanSweeper IP Scanner
o MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner
o Slitheris Network Discovery

o Definitive Port Scanner Guide Including the 11 Best Free Port Scanner Tools
<https://www.comparitech.com/net-admin/free-port-checkers/>
o SolarWinds Free Port Scanner (Windows)
o Paessler Port Monitoring with PRTG (trialware, Windows Server
o Zenmap ĄV free (Windows, Linux, BSD Unix, and Mac OS)
o PortCheckers ĄV A free, online port scanning tool.
o Open Port Scanner ĄV free
o IP Fingerprints network port checker ĄV free online port scanning
o Free Port Scanner 3.5 ĄV free (Windows)
o Port Checker 1.0 ĄV free (Windows)
o What is my IP Port Scanner ĄV online, free
o TCPView ĄV process monitor, Windows, port activity
o Spiceworks IP ScannerĄVcloud-based

o 9 Best FREE IP & Ports Scanners for Open Port, IP and Service Scanning
<https://www.pcwdld.com/best-free-ip-scanners-port-service-scannin>
o SolarWinds Port Scanner
o Nmap
o Advanced IP Scanner
o Angry IP Scanner
o Free IP Scanner by Eusing
o NetCat
o LanSweeper IP Scanner
o MyLanViewer Network/IP Scanner
o Slitheris Network Discovery

o 8 Port Scanner Tools for Network Administrator
<https://geekflare.com/port-scanner-tools/>
o TCP Port Scanner
o Nmap
o Netcat
o Port Authority
o Advanced Port Scanner
o Network Scanner by MiTeC
o PortQryUI
o NetScanTools

o Top 5 Free Port Scanners for Windows 10
<https://www.minitool.com/news/free-port-scanner.html>
o Advanced Port Scanner
o GFI LanGuard
o TCP Port Scanner with Nmap
o SolarWinds Port Scanner
o WhatIsMyIP Port Scanner

o 5 PORT SCANNER SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 10
o Free Port Scanner
o PortScan
o Local Port Scanner
o Advanced Port Scanner
o Advanced LAN Scanner
<https://www.ilovefreesoftware.com/02/featured/port-scanner-software-for-windows-10.html>
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Arlen Holder

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Dec 3, 2020, 12:23:30 AM12/3/20
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On Wed, 2 Dec 2020 12:01:13 +0700, JJ wrote:

> Start by looking from different point of views.
> Hint: "AngryIP" is a Windows XP era software.

Hi JJ,

As you are aware, I invest, sometimes, hours in just one post
o While most people, it seems, don't even invest five seconds

That's because, I, like you, try to add value to Usenet
o Which most of us strive to do, as purposefully helpful well-meaning adults

Thanks for your astute advice that AngryIP is WinXP-era software.
o All I want on Windows is that which I already have on Android, e.g.,
<https://i.postimg.cc/qq3fY3qT/printing17.jpg> scan all ports

That image shows _exactly_ what I am asking for in Windows freeware
o A freeware scan of all ports open on all devices on the local network

Nothing more, or less, than that.

I acknowledge the appreciable time, effort & knowledge you put into your post.
o Many people simply complain, which just proves they can't ever add value.

The problem, often, with freeware, is that the best are sometimes unheralded
o Such that they're hiding amidst the reviews which turn out to be mere shills.

o For example, ImgBurn or IrfanView or Audacity or Shotcut are clearly great
o But they might not always show up in the "top 10 best free" reviews

Hence, when reviews don't put these apps at top, only 1 thing happened (IMHO)
o Either the review is a mere (worthless) shill, or,
o The review simply sucks.

The question here is which reviews that I posted can we trust?
o The answer depends, perhaps, on helpful people's knowledge & experience.

It's easy to tell that a review sucks when you already _know_ the best apps
o But harder to tell when you don't.

Hence my question of:
o *What Windows port scanning freeware do _you_ recommend... and why?*

All I am asking is for help from helpful folks who already used scanners
o Which free network port scanner they prefer and why they prefer it

If we don't get any input, then I can take the top app from each reviews:
Looking up what exists for Windows, I find there are plenty of choices:

o 12 Top Open Source Port Scanners for Windows for Host Discovery
<https://www.networkstraining.com/open-source-free-port-scanner-windows/>
o NMAP (Windows)

o Port Scanners for Scanning Windows/Linux Systems for Open Ports/Service
<https://www.netadmintools.com/port-scanners/>
o SolarWinds Port Scanner (Windows)

o Definitive Port Scanner Guide Including the 11 Best Free Port Scanner Tools
<https://www.comparitech.com/net-admin/free-port-checkers/>
o SolarWinds Free Port Scanner (Windows)

o 9 Best FREE IP & Ports Scanners for Open Port, IP and Service Scanning
<https://www.pcwdld.com/best-free-ip-scanners-port-service-scannin>
o SolarWinds Port Scanner (Windows)

o 8 Port Scanner Tools for Network Administrator
<https://geekflare.com/port-scanner-tools/>
o TCP Port Scanner (Windows)

o Top 5 Free Port Scanners for Windows 10
<https://www.minitool.com/news/free-port-scanner.html>
o Advanced Port Scanner (Windows)

o 5 PORT SCANNER SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS 10
o Free Port Scanner (Windows)

From that survey alone, it would seem to be the best is "Solar Winds".
o Hence, here's my ad hoc syslog (which I keep for all installations)...

Solarwinds Port Scanner:
o mkdir x:\installers\network\scanners\solarwinds
o <https://www.solarwinds.com/free-tools/port-scanner>
o Requires "registration"
o First Name, Last Name, Company, Country, Business Email, Business Phone
o Takes bogus information & then confirms (no matter what you've entered)
o <https://www.solarwinds.com/free-tools/port-scanner/confirmation>
o Sends email to that bogus email address
o <https://downloads.solarwinds.com/solarwinds/Release/FreeTool/SolarWinds-FT-Port_Scanner-2020.4.zip>
Name: SolarWinds-FT-Port_Scanner-2020.4.zip
Size: 113591574 bytes (108 MiB)
CRC32: 755A8577
CRC64: 6E7E62F4F0B5858D
SHA256: 2F1CC368E17DB9A4A4E2C61F410FCDFA024408DD1DB974E57A15E34ED02E04A6
SHA1: 7CF4278985318C321B152B684C28847AA65E9BDA
BLAKE2sp: E5B85C1C34C6D151B19D864F33314228F0CF56684808CCE4BA2A701574DA9EBF
o Extract & you get, among other files:
Name: portscanner.exe
Size: 773464 bytes (755 KiB)
CRC32: 32761102
CRC64: BFCE8994CD4277CA
SHA256: 0296B85B15C1679EC026EAF6DD8C2EF2155316B5A4498B1249B8F15252BE6350
SHA1: 7783824FD3CF9D8C42BFF4718A89995E24070BBB
BLAKE2sp: C865FA7C8CC9CE23860C639ABB36678FA7F51FD34FC340FCF162EF12C830D0ED
o Kill the gateway (using the normal software killswitch)
o Move the newly downloaded & unzipped program to where it belongs
o move SolarWinds-FT-Port_Scanner-2020.4 C:\app\network\scanner\solarwinds
o Make a note of the following in \solarwinds\Installers\ExecutableFiles\
o {2013_vcredist_x86.exe, npcap-0.78-r5.exe, vc_redist.x86.exe}
o Create a shortcut & populate the TaskBar cascade menu (or whatever menu)
o move portscanner.lnk c:\menu\network\scanner\portscanner.lnk
o Start the program Taskbar > menu > network > scanner > portscanner
o Agree to the access control prompt
o Agree to license and privacy agreement
o It says: Preparing application for first use...(this takes forever...)
o I should have run a time check but that was about 10 minutes of "something"
o Windows Defender Firewall complains about "CefSharp.BrowserSubprocess")
o [X:\installers\solarwinds\solarwinds-ft-port_scanner-2020.4\lib\cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe]
o Deny all access (you can't deny it so just uncheck and click away I guess)
o Why on earth does a local port scanner need to access the Internet?
o Ah, there are ads in this "freeware" tool - that's utter garbage (IMHO)!
o Run a scan but note it defaults to 1024 ports, which isn't enough
o This time I did a time stamp before & after.
o The speed of this tool is utterly atrocious compared to Port Authority!
o For that reason alone, it's utter garbage (IMHO).
o Before: 13:20:25.30
o After: (I simply gave up a half hour later when nothing showed up)
o Uninstall the tool and never fall for that sleazy tool ever again.
o Oh great! It doesn't even show up in "Apps & features" to uninstall!
o Win+R > ms-settings:appsfeatures
o What shows up is "Npcap 0.78 r5" but nothing else (what scamware!)
Display name: Npcap 0.78 r5
Publisher: Nmap Project
Version: 0.78 r5
Registry entries: 50
Files: 28
Total size: 2.9 MB
Install date: 12/3/2020 1:11:59 PM
Install package: C:\installer\solarwinds\SolarWinds-FT-Port_Scanner-2020.4\Installers\ExecutableFiles\npcap-0.78-r5.exe
Location: C:\PROGRAM FILES\NPCAP\
o Uninstalling that still leaves the entire "solarwinds" directory intact!
o I don't see any uninstaller in the SolarWinds directory
o SolarWinds doesn't show up in IObit Uninstaller 9
o SolarWinds doesn't show up in Advanced Uninstaller
o SolarWinds doesn't show up in Revo Uninstaller
o SolarWinds doesn't show up in ZSoft Uninstaller
o Manually, I looked at the four uninstall registry locations
[HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\]
[HKCU\SOFTWARE\]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\]
[HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\]
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce\]
o Manually, that only found SolarWinds Registry keys in:
[HKCU\SOFTWARE\SolarWinds\FreeTools\PortScanner]
o A manual search for "solarwinds" found other crap in the registry, such as:
o [HKCR\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache]
o C:\app\network\scanner\solarwinds\lib\cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe.ApplicationCompany
o C:\installer\solarwinds\solarwinds-ft-port_scanner-2020.4\lib\cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe.ApplicationCompany
o C:\installer\solarwinds\solarwinds-ft-port_scanner-2020.4\lib\cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe.FriendlyAppName
o [HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache]
o C:\app\network\scanner\solarwinds\lib\cefsharp.browsersubprocess.exe.FriendlyAppName
o [HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FeatureUsage\AppSwitched]
o C:\app\network\scanner\solarwinds\portscanner.exe
o [HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Compatibility Assistant\Store]
o C:\app\network\scanner\solarwinds\portscanner.exe
o [HKCU\SOFTWARE\SolarWinds]
o etc. (lots more crap in the registry to remove until it was clean)

o I had nothing left but to manually delete the SolarWinds directory
o And to manually delete all the SolarWinds registry keys.
o What a piece of crapware this was.

Between me and the freeware aficionados on this newsgroup...
o SolarWinds portscanner doesn't seem like a tool I'd recommend for anyone.

As it plays far too many sleazy tricks (IMHO).
o So, it's time to test another in order to find a decent Windows port scanner...

But which one?

I'm back to the original question, which I ask _only_ of those who know stuff.
o Which Windows freeware port scanner do you recommend for this basic task?
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o The high cost of asking questions is you have to deal with the answers!

Arlen Holder

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Dec 3, 2020, 12:41:39 AM12/3/20
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On Tue, 1 Dec 2020 22:38:57 -0000 (UTC), Arlen Holder wrote:

> My HP LaserJet 2100tn Ethernet'd printer appears to support IPP based on a
> network scan I ran from Android this morning showing 631 as an open port:
> o <https://i.postimg.cc/L4YqhR1P/printing16.jpg>

UPDATE:

BTW, it's not easy to find something as simple as this, on Windows:
o <https://i.postimg.cc/qq3fY3qT/printing17.jpg> Scan printer open ports

Android output that key printer data in a minute or two elapsed time.
o Windows, after hours, _still_ hasn't done a single decent port scan!

Here's the thread on the task of replicating that simple task on Windows:
o What Windows port scanning freeware do you recommend for general use?
<https://groups.google.com/g/alt.comp.microsoft.windows/c/dqhQMscR3mA>
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Arlen Holder

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Dec 6, 2020, 3:37:50 PM12/6/20
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SOLVED!

The solution turned out to be simple, if you already knew what it was!
o Apparently nobody on this newsgroup knows it, but you will now! :)

That's the beauty of asking a question on Usenet...
o We update the tribal knowledge with information nobody knew before.
(Or at least, nobody with purposefully helpful intent who posted.)

Following this article which was mentioned prior in search results:
o 12 Top Open Source Port Scanners for Windows for Host Discovery
<https://www.networkstraining.com/open-source-free-port-scanner-windows/>
o NMAP
o ZENMAP
o Solarwinds Port Scanner
o MyLANViewer Network Scanner
o Netcat
o Cenix Network Port Scanner
o Advanced Port Scanner
o Angry IP Scanner
o LAN Sweeper IP Scanner
o Komodo Slitheris Scanner
o Port Authority Mobile App
o MiTec Network Scanner

I moved to the next "ten best" item that showed up in the lists as #1.
o Nmap (Zenmap) is a keeper

Here's my ad hoc syslog (which I keep of every installation for re-use).
o As always, if you can improve upon this information, please do so.

Obtain the Nmap & Zenmap (the graphical front end) installers or zip files:
o <https://nmap.org/download.html>
o <https://nmap.org/zenmap/>
o <https://nmap.org/dist/nmap-7.91-setup.exe> (includes Zenmap GUI)
o <https://nmap.org/dist/nmap-7.91-win32.zip> (command line only)

Save to your installer archive:
o x:\menu\network\scanner\nmap\.

Name: nmap-7.91-setup.exe
Size: 27278840 bytes (26 MiB)
CRC32: DBC5220C
CRC64: 90765CD4D224C792
SHA256: C4683097A2615252EEDDAB06C54872EFB14C2EE2DA8997B1C73844E582081A79
SHA1: 7474A3C2C44E612387D1FF176179187DDC1B9BFC
BLAKE2sp: B88CB5146BFAA351DE02F4FA852ACD4CFE59EEB6ACEEF34466B7FECEB9BBA060

Name: nmap-7.91-win32.zip
Size: 15303896 bytes (14 MiB)
CRC32: EF156F45
CRC64: 660AAF5D195250E8
SHA256: F497F45CD91E3A78C546C06940ACBD0B5F1FDAE2AEBAA68D8285C2F99220149B
SHA1: 462BFB0F7A7880FBDC05987994A65FC44D716654
BLAKE2sp: 1C504ECC570FB00F7FBC91E0D0883CE295E0C502EE2F5340848E0449F99832BF

I executed the Windows installer:
o x:\menu\network\scanner\nmap\nmap-7.91-setup.exe

These are the default components it will install:
(Uncheck any you do not wish to install; I left them at the default.)
o [x]Nmap Core Files
o [x]Register Nmap Path
o [x]Npcap 1.00
o [x]Networking Performance Improvements)
o [x]Zenmap (GUI Frontend)
o [x]Ndiff (Scan comparison tool)
o [x]Ncat (Modern Netcat reincarnator)
o [x]Nping (Packet generator

It wants to go in: C:\Program Files (x86)\Nmap
o I put it where it belongs, in: C:\app\network\scanner\nmap
NOTE: You define where things belong, not hundreds of others.

Agree to the npcap license popup where these are default checkboxes.
o [_]Legacy loopback support for Nmap 7.80 and older.
o [_]Restrict Npcap driver's access to Administrators only
o [_]Support raw 802.11 traffic (and monitor mode) for wireless adapters
o [x]Install Npcap in WinPcap API-compatible Mode

The penultimate step is this default checkbox list to "Create Shortcuts":
o [x]Start Menu Folder
o [x]Desktop icon

Then press [Finish]
o This creates "Nmap - Zenmap GUI.lnk" on your desktop.
o TARGET: C:\app\network\scanner\nmap\zenmap.exe

Populate your cascade accordion style Taskbar pullout menu:
o move "Nmap - Zenmap GUI.lnk" c:\menu\network\scanner\zenmap.lnk

Run Zemmap:
o Taskbar > menu > network > scanner > zenmap

You'll be presented with a Zenmap GUI asking:
Target: [<blank>]
Profile: [Intense scan]
Command: [nmap -T4 -A -v]
[Scan]

It won't take a blank target, unfortunately.
It won't take "all" either.
Nor will it take 192.168.0.1-192.168.0.255
But it will take a single IP address: 192.168.0.1
Or a static list of IP addresses: 192.168.0.1 192.168.0.255
Or, better yet, a range of IP addresses: 192.168.0.1/24

Which results in the following suggested first run:
Target: [192.168.0.1/24]
Profile: [Quick Scan]
Command: [nmap -T4 -A -v]
[Scan]

Here is a sample output for the printer on my network:
Starting Nmap 7.91 ( https://nmap.org ) at 2020-12-07 03:35 USA Standard Time
o Nmap scan report for 192.168.0.20
o Host is up (0.046s latency).
o Not shown: 95 closed ports
o PORT STATE SERVICE
o 23/tcp open telnet
o 80/tcp open http
o 515/tcp open printer
o 631/tcp open ipp
o 9100/tcp open jetdirect
o MAC Address: 00:10:83:b6:23:00 (Hewlett Packard)
o Nmap done: 1 IP address (1 host up) scanned in 8.28 seconds

Compare that output to that of the prior suggested Android Port Authority:
o <https://i.postimg.cc/qq3fY3qT/printing17.jpg> Printer port scan

And we have a keeper each for Android & for Windows' network scanning!
o Windows: ZenMap/Nmap <https://nmap.org/download.html>
o Android: Port Authority <https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.aaronjwood.portauthority/>
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