The Dude for Windows

Name: The Dude
Rating: 3.1 (7 reviews)
Author: MikroTik

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

The Dude is a powerful network management tool that automatically scans devices, maps your network, and monitors services, alerting you to issues.

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Pros
- Automatically scans devices across subnets
- Draws and lays out network maps
- Monitors device services
- Alerts on service problems
Cons
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GENERAL

Release: July 14, 2010

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 3.6

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: None

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Total Downloads: 34,796

Downloads Last Week: 1

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3.1/5

7 User Votes

Great Administrator Tool
Commander KeenSeptember 14, 2010
Pros
If you want a free tool that can setup server monitoring fast and can alert you if something goes down, you can't beat it.
Cons
I can't think of any
Summary
Every Systems Administrator should at least have it installed and there when needed it's a life saver
Couldn't make it work.
kjammyOctober 9, 2009
Pros
Free. ???
Cons
Confusing installer. It was not obvious which components should be installed and what they do, particularly the Server component. EULA was way way way too long. Auto scan found hundreds of "devices" on my 5-computer subnet, very confusing.
Summary
 Updated on Oct 9, 2009Oh, also, the uninstaller hangs when trying to kill the server process, so now I can't even uninstall the darned thing.
Download link is 404
rh1221March 21, 2009
Pros
NONE Download link is 404
Cons
Download linkis 404
Summary
VERY EASY TO USE
dcpowerJuly 29, 2008
Pros
This software is Quite easy to use and also customization is in snap the main this is its easy to use and configure. and dont forget its 100% FREE oh yeah.
Cons
just download it 15hrs ago so nothing off the bat that i don't like about it but it any thing will update this
Summary
Fantastic Mapping -AND IT'S FREE!!!
frhinkyJune 6, 2008
Pros
I jsut took over a small network and needed info quickly. The Dude rapidly mapped out my network, shows me when printers or other nodes go down and alot of other stuff I am just begining to explore
Cons
Not a **** thing - great software - and It's Free
Summary
Ive used better
ghostboy005August 24, 2006
Pros
This program is ok, but lacks a lot of features. Long scan time on your network, rather confusing interface, could use some improvements.
Cons
Interface isnt the best, long scan times, etc.
Summary
Excellent Network Monitor
plymouthmuscleJuly 27, 2006
Pros
Creates map of entire network and monitors it. Keeps list of active and inactive computers.
Cons
Won't let me delete inactive computers from list. Network discovery has to be manually pressed. Would be nice if you could schedule discovery to run at a certain intervalb.
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Developer’s Description

By MikroTik

Scan, monitor, and map your networks.

The Dude network monitor is a new application by MikroTik which can dramatically improve the way you manage your network environment. It will automatically scan all devices within specified subnets, draw and layout a map of your networks, monitor services of your devices and alert you in case some service has problems.

The Dude for Windows

Editors’ Review

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