Portable Windows Network Scanner
Fast subnet discovery, port checks and clean exports.
HostHunter helps you scan IP ranges, find active hosts, check common ports, save repeat scans, bookmark useful devices and export results without installing anything.
Portable by design: unzip, run, and keep the Data folder beside the app to preserve your settings and saved scans.
HostHunterSubnet scanner • ports • bookmarks • exports
Scan TargetStart IP192.168.1.1End IP192.168.1.254
Ports & ActionsPort listCommon PortsCustom80,443,3389
Saved ScansDeviceWorkstationBookmarkOffice LAN
IPStatusHostnamePorts
192.168.1.1Activegateway.local80,443
192.168.1.12Activedesktop-12445,3389
192.168.1.40Activenas.local22,80,443
192.168.1.80InactiveN/A-
Features
Everything you need for quick network checks.
HostHunter is built for simple day-to-day troubleshooting, auditing and discovery work on authorised networks.
Subnet scanning
Scan a start/end IP range or CIDR-style subnet and quickly identify active and inactive hosts.
Port checking
Use common port presets or enter your own list such as 80,443,3389 for focused checks.
Saved scans
Save commonly used networks and quickly return to them later without typing the range again.
Bookmarks and notes
Keep useful hosts easy to find and add notes for future troubleshooting.
Right-click tools
Open HTTP/HTTPS, launch RDP or SSH, run ping/traceroute, copy host details and more.
Export reports
Export scan results to CSV or HTML for records, handovers and troubleshooting evidence.
Portable workflow
Unzip it. Run it. Take it with you.
HostHunter stores its local settings and saved data beside the executable, so the app can be moved between folders or USB drives without a full installation process.
1Download the latest portable zip.
2Extract it to a folder of your choice.
3Run HostHunter.exe and start scanning authorised networks.
Download
Get the latest portable release.
Download the latest HostHunter zip, extract it, and run the executable. No installer needed.
FAQ
Common questions.
Does it need admin rights?
Most standard scan and export features are designed to run without installation or special setup.
Where is my data stored?
Settings and saved data are stored locally beside the app in its Data folder.
Can I use it on any network?
Only scan networks you own, manage, or have clear permission to test.