A simple layer 4 ping tool for cloud.
Publisher’s description
What is Rnp?
Rnp is an open-source network tool program for Windows from r12f. It ranks 40th by popularity among network tools in this catalogue. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as MSIX. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1803 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.1.146.0, released on September 10, 2022. 4 versions are listed since August 4, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 3.6 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 908 times. The source code on GitHub (r12f/rnp) has 78 stars. Similar programs include Wireshark, ZeroTier One and Nmap.
Project description on GitHub: “A simple layer 4 ping tool for cloud.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No update for more than a year
In short: Rnp is an open-source network tool tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Rnp safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FCDC59F7453920A3C5F08B37A162E184A28CF1110686551D6920F518F42509B3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the r12f/rnp repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Licence declared10
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 1 year · about 3.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1.146.0Latest | September 10, 2022 | — | 32-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 0.1.143.0 | March 16, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX32-bit MSIX |
| 0.1.115.0 | August 9, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 0.1.114.0 | August 4, 2021 | — | 32-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id r12f.Rnp -echoco install rnp-cli -yAdd-AppxPackage -Path rnp.0.1.146.main.windows.x64.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name R12f.R12f.Rnp | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- r12f
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Apache License 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/r12f/rnp
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1803+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 0.1.146.0
- Released
- September 10, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- August 4, 2021
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 3.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 908
- GitHub stars
- 78
- GitHub forks
- 9
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- r12f.Rnp
- Chocolatey package
- rnp-cli
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rnp free?
Yes. Rnp is open-source software under the Apache License 2.0 licence.
Is Rnp safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Rnp with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Rnp be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Rnp support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1803 or newer and is available for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit.
Does Rnp run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Rnp?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 4, 2021.
Can I use Rnp without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Rnp?
Wireshark, ZeroTier One, Nmap, iPerf3 and Angry IP Scanner. The alternatives page compares them.
