StackSuite is a high-performance, portable network scanning and diagnostic tool built with .NET 8 LTSC. It supports rapid host discovery, customizable scan inputs, real-time feedback, and export capabilities—all packaged into a single executable for maximum portability.
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Adapter-Based Scanning
Select any active network adapter and scan its associated subnet for live hosts. -
Manual Input Support
Scan:- Individual IP addresses or hostnames
- IP/hostname ranges (e.g.,
192.168.1.1-192.168.1.254) - Imported lists from
.txtor.csvfiles
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Interactive Right-Click Tools
- Launch RDP, SSH, web UI, or file share from any scanned host
- Context-aware: actions only enabled when ports or device types match
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Connectivity Testing
Includes ICMP ping with fallback to common TCP port probing (FTP, SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS). -
Offline Device Handling
Option to show or hide unreachable (offline) devices in the results grid. -
Export Results
Save scan results to CSV format for further reporting or auditing. -
Scan Management
- Cancel in-progress scans at any time
- Limit concurrent scans for system efficiency
- Real-time status updates per target
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Smart Labeling (if enabled)
Automatically classifies device types based on MAC vendor (e.g., Crestron → Control System, Dell → Workstation). -
Tabbed Remote Tools
StackSuite now includes: -
🔐 SSH Console for shell access to reachable devices
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📁 SFTP Client for secure file upload/download via SSH
Each supports multiple dynamic sessions in dedicated tabs, with custom headers and close buttons. -
Material Design UI
Clean, modern interface usingMaterialDesignInXAMLfor dark mode and visual consistency.
- .NET 8 Runtime
Not required if using the single-file executable publish target.
Clone the repo or download the latest release:
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/StackSuite.gitUse the prebuilt .exe:
StackSuite.exeNo installation required. Fully self-contained.
- Launch the app — Adapter list will auto-populate.
- Choose scan mode — Subnet, range, or file input.
- Click Scan — Watch live updates as hosts respond.
- Toggle offline visibility — Focus only on online results, if needed.
- Export — Save results with one click.
Each row in the StackSuite scan results represents a discovered device, along with key details:
| Column | Description |
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| IP Address | The target host address scanned. |
| MAC Address | Resolved via ARP (local subnet only). |
| Vendor | Derived from the MAC OUI using local lookup (e.g., Apple, Dell, Cisco). |
| Device Type | Optional smart label based on vendor (e.g., Workstation, Control System). |
| Ping Status | Indicates whether the device responded to ICMP ping or TCP fallback. |
| Latency (ms) | Round-trip time for ICMP ping (lower = faster). |
| TTL | Time-to-Live value from the reply — can hint at OS type (see below). |
TTL (Time-To-Live) can hint at the operating system of the responding device:
| TTL Value | Likely OS / Device Type |
|---|---|
| 128 | Windows (default) |
| 64 | Linux, Unix, Android |
| 32 | macOS, iOS, Apple devices (sometimes) |
| 255 | Cisco, network infrastructure |
Note: TTL can vary due to firewalls, proxying, or hop count. Treat it as a heuristic, not a guarantee.
Devices that fail both ping and TCP fallback checks are considered offline. You can toggle visibility of these rows using the "Show Offline Devices" switch.
Use the Export to CSV feature to save current scan results, including both online and (optionally) offline devices, for auditing or reporting.
StackSuite is packaged using .NET 8 single-file publish options with trimming disabled for compatibility:
<PublishSingleFile>true</PublishSingleFile>
<IncludeAllContentForSelfExtract>true</IncludeAllContentForSelfExtract>
<PublishTrimmed>false</PublishTrimmed> <!-- For WPF compatibility -->-
Vendor Lookup
Built-in MAC vendor resolution (via local OUI database). -
Device Type Detection
Optional XML-based mappings classify devices into categories. -
Contextual UI Actions Dynamically enables or disables right-click actions like RDP and UNC browsing based on MAC vendor and open ports (e.g., skips Apple for RDP).
/StackSuite
├── StackSuite.exe # Published executable
├── VendorMappings.xml # Optional smart labeling source
├── Products.xml # Used for labeling/importable tools
├── Resources/ # Embedded UI assets
└── README.md # This file
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Built with WPF and MaterialDesignInXAML
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Network discovery relies on:
PingTcpClientSendARPviaiphlpapi.dll(for MAC resolution)
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Supports threading and concurrency limits to avoid UI freezing.
- First stable release of StackSuite.
- Added full support for:
- Subnet, range, and list-based host scanning
- Network adapter selection
- Host reachability testing via ICMP ping and TCP fallback (ports: 21, 22, 23, 80, 443)
- CSV export of scan results
- Toggle for showing/hiding offline devices
- MAC address vendor lookup and smart device-type labeling
- Fully themed UI using MaterialDesignInXAML (Dark Mode)
- Packaged as a self-contained
.NET 8single-file executable
- Right-click context menu on each scanned host with:
- 🖥️ Open in RDP
- 🔐 Open in SSH Console
- 🌐 Open Web UI (HTTP/HTTPS)
- 📂 Browse via UNC Path
- Context menu dynamically enables actions based on:
- Open ports
- Device type (e.g., Workstation, Server)
- MAC vendor (e.g., Apple = no RDP/UNC)
- SSH Console & SFTP Client Tabs
- Launch from main navigation or right-click
- Spawn multiple dynamic tabs for each session
- Tab headers show
username@host, closable with×icon
- Ctrl+C support to copy selected row(s) as tab-separated values (Excel-friendly)
- Double-click on a row opens a detailed host information popup (coming soon)
Future versions will expand support for deeper service detection, diagnostics tools (e.g.,
traceroute,nmapintegration), scheduled scanning, and headless/CLI operation.
MIT License — free for personal and commercial use.
See LICENSE.md for full terms.
Developed and maintained by Keaton Stacks