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ICMP Ping Sweep

Nmap

Specific range:
Disable DNS resolution (faster):
Output alive hosts only:

fping


Bash One-liner (No Tools)

CMD One-liner

PowerShell

Faster (parallel):

ARP Scan (Local Network)

More reliable than ICMP — can’t be blocked by firewall.

arp-scan

Specific interface:
Specific range:

Nmap ARP


TCP Discovery (ICMP Blocked)

When ICMP is blocked, use TCP to find live hosts.

TCP SYN on common ports

TCP ACK


UDP Discovery


Netdiscover (Passive + Active)

Active

Passive (Stealth)


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