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ARNet Discovery Quick Start

This guide helps you run ARNet Discovery quickly from the Windows portable package.

1. Download

Open the latest release page:

https://github.com/masarray/ARNetDiscovery/releases/latest

Download:

ARNetDiscovery-v<version>-win-x64-portable.zip
SHA256SUMS.txt

2. Extract and run

  1. Extract the ZIP to a local folder.
  2. Run ARNetDiscovery.exe.
  3. Select the Ethernet adapter connected to the engineering LAN, panel switch, relay LAN, or test bench.

No installer, subscription, license key, or Visual Studio installation is required.

3. Choose a scan mode

Mode Use it when
Scan Local You want to discover nearby devices from the selected adapter.
Probe You know one IP address, CIDR block, or bounded IP range.
Import Excel + Scan List You want to verify an official project target list.

4. Read the result

Result Meaning
Online Ping and/or useful protocol evidence was found.
Ping only ICMP replied, but default protocol evidence was not found.
Port open ICMP may be blocked, but one or more checked ports responded.
No response No quick ping or default protocol evidence was found.
Expected The row came from an imported target list.

5. Export

Use Export to save CSV results for FAT, SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, or follow-up records.

Safety note

Use ARNet Discovery only on networks where you are authorized to test. The app provides engineering evidence and does not replace formal commissioning, protection testing, or cyber-security procedures.