Port Scanner ActiveX Control

What Port Scanner ActiveX Control is

Port Scanner ActiveX Control is a paid Windows component for developers adding network port scanning to applications. It scans TCP, UDP, or both protocols simultaneously and can work across multiple hosts. Developers can choose range-of-ports, authorized-ports, or hostile-ports scan modes. A built-in port database is exposed through APIs, and the control supports IPv4 and IPv6. It can be used from Windows application development environments, including Visual Studio. Documentation, sample code, and working demo programs are included. The product requires Windows XP or newer and is available in 32-bit and 64-bit builds. Its listed plan, One Development Workstation, Royalty-Free Distribution, costs $300, paid once and covers one development workstation with royalty-free distribution. The product supports service detection and API access, but not operating-system detection or scheduled scans. It is intended for desktop deployment, and the maker provides a contact form for questions.

Who it suits

It suits Windows developers who need to embed TCP or UDP port scanning, service detection, and port-database access in their applications. Visual Studio users and developers targeting IPv4 or IPv6 can use the supplied resources.

Limits

The listed plan covers one development workstation and costs $300, paid once. The product does not provide OS detection or scheduled scans.

Getting started

1. Open the maker’s product page
2. Use a Windows XP-or-newer development environment
3. Choose the 32-bit or 64-bit build
4. Install the control for one development workstation
5. Integrate it from a Windows development environment such as Visual Studio
6. Use the supplied documentation, sample code, and demo programs

Verdict

Port Scanner ActiveX Control provides configurable network scanning for Windows applications, with APIs and development examples included. Its single-workstation licence and lack of scheduled or OS detection should shape deployment decisions.