pingscanner using python

pingscanner.py

#!/usr/bin/python3
#pingscanner.py
import sys
from scapy.all import *
ip = sys.argv[1]            # command line argument
icmp = IP(dst=ip)/ICMP()
#icmp = IP(dst=ip)/TCP()
#IP defines the protocol for IP addresses
#dst is the destination IP address
#TCP defines the protocol for the ports
resp = sr1(icmp,timeout=10)
if resp == None:
    print("This host is down")
else:
    print("This host is up")
        

Hello, Ankit! Good positng, thank you. Btw, it's more general to write resp is None because None is a singleton. Also explicit imports are more preferred (in PEP-8) like from scapy.all import IP, ICMP, sr1

Hello, Ankit! Good positng, thank you. Btw, it's more general to write resp is None because None is a singleton. Also explicit imports are more preferred (in PEP-8) like from scapy.all import IP, ICMP, sr1

hey @rudyryk sorry for late reply but its same as
from scapy.all import * but i appreciate your response! I will be aware in next time

Hello! Why do I get this error on running?
PermissionError: [Errno 1] Operation not permitted

How do I resolve it?

Hello! Why do I get this error on running?
PermissionError: [Errno 1] Operation not permitted

How do I resolve it?

run script as root.
if you are using Ubuntu run it as :
sudo python3 pingscanner.py 192.168.x.x.

How to run this script without root/sudo permission?