Disclaimer: This guide is for educational and authorized security testing purposes only. Using Router Scan against networks you do not own or have explicit permission to test is illegal and unethical. Router Scan 2.60 is an older tool often flagged by antivirus software; use it in a secure, isolated environment (such as a Virtual Machine). Below is a guide on how to find, set up, and use Router Scan 2.60 on Windows 10. 1. Understanding the Tool Router Scan by Stas'M Corp is a network utility designed to scan IP ranges to identify routers and modems. It attempts to guess login credentials (using a dictionary attack) to gain administrative access. It can often detect the router model, firmware version, and potentially extract Wi-Fi passwords (PSK) or ISP login details. Why Version 2.60? Version 2.60 is one of the last stable, widely circulated "leaked" or cracked versions that included the full dictionary files. However, it is outdated and may not work effectively against modern routers with updated firmware or Captcha protections. 2. Downloading Router Scan 2.60 Router Scan is not typically hosted on official software repositories due to its nature. It is frequently flagged as "HackTool" or "Trojan" by Windows Defender and other antivirus software.
Source: You will likely find the archive (usually a .zip or .rar file) on security forums, GitHub repositories dedicated to network tools, or file-sharing sites. Warning: Be extremely cautious when downloading executable files from third-party sites. Always scan the downloaded archive with a service like VirusTotal before extracting.
3. Setup on Windows 10 Because Windows 10 has stricter security than older operating systems (like Windows XP or 7, for which this tool was originally designed), you must perform specific steps to run it. Step A: Disable Antivirus/Firewall
Windows Defender will likely quarantine or delete RouterScan.exe immediately. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security . Select Virus & threat protection . Turn off Real-time protection temporarily. Router Scan 2.60 Download Windows 10
Better practice: Create an exclusion folder for the tool rather than disabling protection globally.
Step B: Extracting the Files
Download an archiver like 7-Zip or WinRAR if you don't have one. Extract the downloaded Router Scan archive to a folder on your desktop (e.g., C:\Users\YourName\Desktop\RouterScan ). Disclaimer: This guide is for educational and authorized
Step C: Compatibility Mode (If needed)
Right-click RouterScan.exe . Select Properties . Go to the Compatibility tab. Check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows 7 . Check Run this program as an administrator . Click Apply and OK .
4. Using Router Scan 2.60 Once launched, the interface is split into three main tabs: Range , Setup , and About . Step 1: Configure the IP Range Below is a guide on how to find,
Go to the Range tab. Enter the target IP range.
Example: If you want to scan your local network, find your IP (e.g., 192.168.1.5) and scan the range 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.254 . You can also scan public IP ranges if authorized.