Lab Objective:
Learn how to connect using a port scanner to find possible vulnerabilities.
WARNING – Please use this only on your own home network for study purposes. It may well be illegal in your country to scan a network you do not own, so please check first.
Lab Purpose:
Run a port scan on your network to find open ports. If you have time, check on YouTube for ‘Neighbours loud party going down’. The uploader used a port scanner (the same one we use here) and MAC address killer to bring down a neighbor’s noisy party.
Lab Tool:
PC with Advanced Port Scanner installed – http://www.advanced-port-scanner.com/
Lab Topology:
Please use the following topology to complete this lab exercise:
Lab Walkthrough:
Task 1:
Install the software on your home PC or virtual PC if you are using VirtualBox or VMware. Ideally, have other devices connected to it.
Task 2:
Launch the port scanner and let it run by pressing the play button. You can enter a network range if you wish.
Task 3:
Choose a device you know is on your LAN and click on it to see open ports displayed on the right.
Task 4:
Right-click the device IP address and explore the options. Some are only available if you purchase remote-control software.
Notes:
Ethical hacking is an entire branch of networking you can explore and become certified in. CompTIA has also launched a penetration testing certification.
