FAQs Related to Scan

FAQs Related to Scan


How to perform a domain scan in AssetExplorer?

When you install and launch AssetExplorer for the first time, it automatically detects all domains within your network and neighboring networks of the server where it's installed. To view a list of all detected domains, go to Admin > Discovery > Windows Domain Scan.
 
For further details, please refer to the links below.
  1. Endpoint Central for agent-based scan
  2. Windows domain scan
 

What are the various scanning methods supported by AssetExplorer?

Please refer to this link to know about the various scanning methods.
 

What are the devices that can be scanned by AssetExplorer?

AssetExplorer allows you to perform scans on the devices within your organization's domains and networks. This includes Windows, Linux, MAC, Solaris, HPUX, AIX machines, VMWare, Hyper V devices, Cisco IP phones, and other SNMP-supported devices such as printers, routers, switches, etc.
 

What are the ports used by AssetExplorer for scanning devices?

Please refer to this link for details on the ports used.
 

How to configure AssetExplorer to perform an automatic asset scan?

You can schedule periodic scanning of your network under Admin > Discovery > Schedule Scan. Click here to learn more.
 

How to scan WAN environments?

Please refer to this link for more details on scanning the WAN environment and distributed asset scan.
 

How to track machines that are not connected through VPN.

Please refer to this link for more details.
 

How to scan new workstations added to a network without performing a complete domain/network scan?

Please refer to the following links for more details.
  1. Individual device scan
  2. Schedule scan
 

How does AssetExplorer identify the uniqueness of the workstation?

Refer to this link for more details.
 

How do I change the Endpoint Central server and port details in the agents deployed on client machines?

If agents are deployed on client machines and later the Endpoint Central server or port number is changed, the agents will fail to reach the server. You can rectify this by updating the Endpoint Central server name or port for the agents. Refer here for the port details.

Please refer to this link for detailed instructions on changing the port.
 

Will the agentless scan be supported?    

We strongly recommend that you do not use an agentless scan. However, if you still want to use an agentless scan, refer to this link.

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