lanscape 1.0.0

A python based local network scanner

LANscape

A python based local network scanner.

Local Run

pip install lanscape
python -m lanscape

Flags

• --port <port number> port of the flask app (default: 5001)
• --nogui run in web mode (default: false)
• --reloader essentially flask debug mode- good for local development (default: false)
• --noclean dont cleanup the scan files on exit (default: false)
• --logfile save log output to lanscape.log
• --loglevel <level> set the logger's log level (default: INFO)
• --headless similar to nogui but doesnt try to open a browser (default: false)

Examples:

python -m lanscape --reloader
python -m lanscape --nogui --port 5002
python -m lanscape --logfile --loglevel DEBUG

Troubleshooting

MAC Address / Manufacturer is inaccurate/unknown

The program does an ARP lookup to determine the MAC address. This lookup can sometimes require admin-level permissions to retrieve accurate results. Try elevating your shell before execution.

Message "WARNING: No libpcap provider available ! pcap won't be used"

This is a missing dependency related to the ARP lookup. This is handled in the code, but you would get marginally faster/better results with this installed: npcap download

Unable to see results after initiating a scan

In order to keep this program lightweight and compatible, it leverages the filesystem to temporarily save the results of an active scan. Ensure that you have write permissions in the current working directory of your shell.

Unable to start webview client. Try --nogui (Linux)

Linux and QT (GUI package) dont seem to play well with each other very well. If you really want the gui (python -m lanscape --nogui is almost as good) I had success on ubuntu desktop by running these:

sudo apt install libcairo2-dev libxt-dev libgirepository1.0-dev
pip install pycairo PyGObject qtpy PyQt5 PyQtWebEngine

Something else

Feel free to submit a github issue detailing your experience.