Re: fast nmap scan of XP boxes?

From: Tim (tim-pentest@sentinelchicken.org)
Date: Sat Aug 13 2005 - 10:04:13 EDT


> I am using nmap to create a list of targets that I will then use other
> tools to test. My problem is how can I do a fast scan of a large (class
> B) network of systems running XP, most with firewalling turned on? Will
> nmap -sP still find the systems if ping does not?
>
> What I am trying now is a tcp connect scan to the M$ ports. It seems
> to find all the systems, but it takes a VERY long time.

nmap provides quite good man pages. I recommend you read through them.

-sP -PS 135,139,445

might just do the trick, but you should decide this for yourself after
reading the documentation on the -PX options.

tim

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