The prompt is the main searchterm provided to the tool. This needs to be in a format required by the tool otherwise an error may be returned. For example some tools may require URLs while others may require IP addresses.
Some options may be required while others are optional. If there are no options, an empty object should be provided.
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The Host Discovery tool is used to identify and discover active hosts or devices within a network. It scans network ranges, IP addresses, or domain names to identify systems that are online and reachable. By sending probing or scanning requests, the Host Discovery tool determines the availability and responsiveness of hosts, assisting in network mapping, inventory management, security assessments, and troubleshooting tasks. It provides valuable insights into the devices present on a network and aids in maintaining an up-to-date inventory of network assets.
ICMP Host Discovery is a technique that uses ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) packets, such as ICMP Echo Request (ping), to determine the availability of hosts.
TCP SYN Host Discovery is technique that sends TCP SYN packets to specific ports to determine if the hosts are listening or closed.
TCP ACK Host Discovery is a technique that sends TCP ACK packets to specific ports to determine if the hosts are filtered or unfiltered.
UDP Host Discovery is a technique that sends UDP packets to specific ports to determine if the hosts are listening or closed.
IP Host Discovery is technique that involves scanning IP addresses within a network range to identify active hosts.