Sir, So I did download nmap. It is a little complicated for what I need. All I need is a way to enter IP:Port and get a status back of that port. I couldn't get nmap to do that for me. I am sure it is just user incompetence. I would have to think trying to open a socket gives more info than open or closed. If you know the syntax for nmap to enter "nmap ip port" (or range of ports ) and it returns a port state could you share that with me?
I will keep searching.. Thank you so much for your help.