PathProbe
A command-line network test tool for Linux and Windows: DHCP client simulation, interface and link checks, subnet scans, traceroute and packet capture.
Command-line only. PathProbe has no graphical interface. You run it from a terminal (Linux shell, or an Administrator Command Prompt/PowerShell on Windows).
Download v1.1.1
$ sudo pathprobe dhcp run --iface eth0 --count 5 --authorized
$ pathprobe interfaces
$ pathprobe traceroute example.com
Features
DHCP simulation
Simulate multiple DHCPv4/v6 clients with custom MACs and VLAN tags to test servers and relays.
Interface & link
List adapters, link speed and addresses; select an interface by name or MAC.
Scan & trace
ARP / IPv6 scan of a subnet, internet check, WAN address lookup and ICMP traceroute bound to an interface.
Standards checks & JSON
Flags results that break RFC/IEEE standards; JSON output and packet capture for scripts.
Platforms
- Debian/Ubuntu (.deb, amd64 & arm64)
- Other Linux (.tar.gz, amd64 & arm64)
- Windows 10/11 x64 (installer or portable zip; requires Npcap)
Every release ships with SHA-256 checksums (SHA256SUMS).
Pricing
Free — $0
- All core commands
- DHCP simulation up to 5 clients / IPs, single 802.1Q tag
- Scan, link speed, internet check, WAN whoami, traceroute, static addressing, packet capture
DownloadPro — $9.99
- Up to 1000 simulated DHCP clients
- QinQ (stacked VLAN tags)
- Saved profiles with export
- One-time license key, emailed after purchase
Buy Pro — coming soon
Responsible use
Only test networks you own or are authorized to test.
Support
Email service@getpathprobe.com.