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# Network scan

***Network scan*** allows you to perform a network scan based on a predefined range of IP addresses to find sessions. It can be accessed via the ***Tool-Network Scan*** menu.

Specify a scan range, then, once the scan is completed, select the sessions you wish to Connect, [Import](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/commands/file/import/network-scan/), or [Select in navigation pane](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/user-interface/navigation-pane/).

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/RDMW6079_2024_2.png)

### Scanning options

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="243"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>OPTION</strong></td><td><strong>DESCRIPTION</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Resolve IP address</strong></td><td>Attempts to resolve IP addresses from hostname or domain name.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Scan using ZeroConf</strong></td><td>Sends a ping to every IP address before scanning, showing only those that respond. This should increase scanning speed.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ignore existing sessions</strong></td><td>Hides the sessions already present on the workspace.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Scan Devolutions Gateway</strong></td><td>Uses <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/gateway/overview/what-is-gateway/">Devolutions Gateway</a> in a Devolutions Server <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/concepts/basic-concepts/workspaces/">workspace</a> to scan remote networks without a VPN.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Disable network scan

Network scan can be disabled through [GPOs](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/kb/how-to-articles/group-policies/#disable-network-scan).

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Finding devices with the network scan in Remote Desktop Manager](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/2787961-finding-devices-with-the-network-scan-in-remote-desktop-manager)
* [Devolutions Academy - Built-in generators: passwords, certificates, ports, and network scan](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/activity/3381288-built-in-generators-passwords-certificates-ports-and-network-scan)


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