LANin

LANin is an open-source software framework for local area networks, designed to automate device discovery, inventory, monitoring, and configuration management in small to mid-sized environments. It provides a web-based management console and modular components that run across standard operating systems.

LANin originated in 2018 by NetCore Labs and has evolved through community contributions. Major releases in 2020 and 2022 expanded scalability, plugin support, and security features, with continued development through 2024 adding role-based access control and improved data retention policies.

Features include:

- Automated device discovery using SNMP, LLDP, and mDNS

- Asset inventory and software/firmware version tracking

- Performance monitoring of uptime, latency, and throughput

- Alerting, dashboards, and customizable thresholds

- Configuration management with backups and device-level changes via SSH or API

Architecture and components:

- Central management server with web UI and database

- Lightweight agents on devices for data collection and policy execution

- Plugin framework and REST API for integrations

- Communications secured by TLS and SSH where supported

Usage and deployment:

LANin targets IT teams in schools, small businesses, and branch offices. It can be deployed on-premises or in private clouds and supports multi-tenant setups in larger installations.

Limitations:

Network access and valid credentials are required to collect data. Security considerations include credential protection and secure communications; LANin is not a replacement for specialized enterprise network management systems in very large networks.

See also: network management, SNMP, LLDP, mDNS, configuration management. References: LANin official website and user documentation.