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Net Cut Pro

NetCut is a popular network security software that scans networks and devices to detect spoofing attacks and block unauthorized access by moving devices to a blacklist. It has both free and paid pro versions, the latter providing additional features like locking WiFi access, scheduling offline periods, and collecting detailed visitor records. The program has a simple drag-and-drop interface and protects computers by running silently in the background as NetCut Defender.

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Net Cut Pro

NetCut is a popular network security software that scans networks and devices to detect spoofing attacks and block unauthorized access by moving devices to a blacklist. It has both free and paid pro versions, the latter providing additional features like locking WiFi access, scheduling offline periods, and collecting detailed visitor records. The program has a simple drag-and-drop interface and protects computers by running silently in the background as NetCut Defender.

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What is NetCut?

NetCut is a type of software designed to protect networks from such vulnerability. It is not the
only program in network security software, but it is one of the most popular, therefore this
review was in order. We can say that NetCut (v.3.0.58, as of August 2019) is light and easy. It
scans a network and displays all devices in it.

But most importantly, it detects spoofing attacks and attempts. It can work constantly in the
background. You can launch scanning of a PC or a network with the app. Other options with
NetCut include blocking Internet access for specific devices, viewing reports and history,
detecting unknown (guest) users.

Specifications:

Vendor

Arkai (website )

Newest version (for Windows) NetCut v.3.0.58 out September 2019

Operating systems Windows 7 /8 /8.1 /10

Installer file size 2.87 MB

Menu languages 1

Optimization modes ARP spoofing protection, Network monitor, Auto logging

Extra features NetCut Defender, MAC changing, Scheduler

License Free / Lifetime

Pricing $2.95 Lifetime, 1 PC

Many security enthusiasts start to googling “NetCut free download” right away. So to clarify
the NetCut pricing matter, the good news is that there is a free version. For Pro version there are
two options: monthly subscription - costing just $1 per month, as annual subscription - costing
$9,99 per year.

Installation & Interface

Go to arcai.com, there you will see 2 versions for PC - Netcut Defender as a desktop app, and
Netcut v3.5, the newest version. The latter one has a more user-friendly web interface. Select
which one you wish, download and install it. Note: do not forget to check the “Automatically
start the WinPcap driver at boot time” option.
Run the program - this will open a page in your web browser. All the elements and the UI is
simple and straightforward. There no themes or interface language to select - just dark-grey color
and English. You will see several tabs: Users, Options, Pro, Records, Log. Below, a green or red
status button indicates whether Netcut is On or Off at the moment.

Lock/Unlock Wi-Fi is the first and essential feature in the Users tab. If On, no new users will be
able to join the computer network, and won’t have Internet access. Also, note that this function is
available in Pro version only. Next to it, you will see icons/buttons for Network re-scan,
Block/Unblock all devices, Search, Schedule offline.
In the Users tab there are 3 columns: blocked (blacklist), other, trusted (whitelist). Admins are
able to move items between columns, taking action by drag-and-drop. With scheduler admin
could also set time period for users’ blocking, as well as turn on timer (in minutes). If you see the
“Attacker” status for any IP or device in the Other column, certainly you would want to move it
to the left column, actually blocking that IP.

Protect status “Yes” means a computer has NetCut installed and Defender enabled. This would
be positive, of course. “Options” tab is basically the settings - and all except one, “Cut affect
gateway and user”, are available when Pro is purchased. The most useful setting is "Fake MAC
address", which allows random changes of the MAC address. The tab “Pro” is obviously for
users to buy the subscription. There are 2 ways to sign up: email and Google account, and there
are technical issues with email channel as it seems (no message with account activation link in
the inbox).

In “Record” tab you will be able to view visitors to your network. Free version though only
shows “guest” users with no details, while the Pro version will display lots of data: IP, time in
and out, device name, location. Additionally, you’ll be able to lock such devices off.

Feature overview

1. NetCut Defender. Protects a PC/laptop/device, works silently in the background. When


turned off, users will only be able to scan the network, see hosts info - and no ongoing
protection, all in all.
2. Lock/Unlock wifi. Allows to block the access to new users. This means any users that
would have joined the network after it was enabled, would be automatically blocked. To
let anyone in, you would have to turn off the locker temporarily.
3. Schedule offline. Allows to schedule network blocking, with only 2 options: a daily
period (start time and end time) and a timer (a given time before a user is blocked).
4. Fake MAC address. Lets users change the MAC address of the network, both manually
or automatically (random change). This is a great extra security option for networks
under attack.
5. List of visitors (Records). Collects information about all “visits”. It works even when
NetCut is turned off but Defender is enabled. Thus, at the next launch one may see
visitors. Data includes times, device name, brand, MAC address.
6. Simple interface. big advantage, as well as overall simplicity with drag-n-drop
workflow. For example, to block an IP address, you would just move it to the block list.
On the other hand, a light-colored them alternative would be nice to have too.
7. Fast/slow scan mode. Fast for ultimate scan speed, or Slow for crowded networks with
active data traffic.
How to use NetCut

Here’s a brief tip on how to use Netcut step by step:

1. Launch the program


2. Enable Defender
3. Scan the network
4. Find a host with status “Attacker: Yes” / or the one you want to block
5. Move that host to the blacklist (left column)
6. Leave Defender active, close NetCut

NetCut for Android

NetCut Pro for Android devices , 4.1 to 8.1, is available to download from Arcai website. It
incorporates speed control, user report, one-click “block all”, IP search, slow and fast scan
modes, random fake MAC address. Note: it requires Root Android to run on a
phone/tablet/device.
NetCut alternatives

If considering NetCut alternatives with similar purpose or in similar “network security” category,
we recommend to check the following software: ESET Smart Security, XArp, Arpwatch, ARP-
Guard, ArpON, ARP Guard, Selfish Net, Outpost Firewall Pro, Nmap.

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