What discovery methods are available in UVexplorer?

Modified on 2026-05-25 13:54:41 +0200

What discovery methods are available in UVexplorer?

UVexplorer network discovery has 3 available discovery methods: ARP Cache, PING Sweep, and Quick Scan.

Quick Scan

Quick Scan is the fastest discovery option. It uses Cisco's proprietary CDP sightings to discover devices. This method is limited to network devices only and is best for a quick test of UVexplorer.

Ping Sweep

PING Sweep provides a focused discovery of your network. This option targets only the seed IP addresses. Use this option when you want to discover a specific network without discovering your full network.

ARP Cache

If you want to discover your full network, use ARP Cache. This option searches the listed seed IP addresses and then searches ARP tables and other sources to discover all devices on your network.

Note: The ARP Cache method takes the most time because it searches through your entire network.

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What discovery methods are available in UVexplorer?