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Free Network Mapping Software
Posted on 4/30/15 at 11:22 am
Posted on 4/30/15 at 11:22 am
I'm looking for a way to map out all of my network devices at my house. I'd like to be able to keep track of IP addresses, MAC addresses, if it's wired/wireless. If it's wired, which port on the router/switch it is wired to. If there is a log on ID and password, what they are. Not sure what else would be useful to track. Any recommendations?
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Posted on 4/30/15 at 11:24 am to CubsFanBudMan
You want it to be done automatically, or you want to put it in a Visio..?
Posted on 4/30/15 at 11:29 am to GrammarKnotsi
I don't have Visio, so not sure if that's an option. It doesn't have to be fully automatic, but anything with a network scan would help save some time. I was looking at the SpiceWorks website, and it looks to be overkill. Don't know if I should have something that continuously monitors my network or just something I can reference when needed.
Posted on 4/30/15 at 11:50 am to CubsFanBudMan
Your router interface should handle most of what you are looking for..
Posted on 4/30/15 at 12:40 pm to CubsFanBudMan
I run Spiceworks in my office for helpdesk and inventory. Works Great. Also use a program called "The Dude" which will scan your ip range to build a comprehensive list of devices. Dude will then periodically ping each device giving you an up/down status. You can custom load room diagrams and place the devices on the diagram to accurately reflect location within a room.
Using both Spiceworks and Dude in tandem has been an awesome experience.
Using both Spiceworks and Dude in tandem has been an awesome experience.
Posted on 4/30/15 at 1:33 pm to GrammarKnotsi
I have an ASUS router, and while it does list the devices that are connected, it does not allow me to edit any names. For instance, I have multiple devices that start off with the name "android-*********". I'd like to be able to give them a name that I could easily identify.
I also have multiple switches. I don't have a place in my house to have a dedicated "network" closet, so I'm thinking about building a printer stand/network cabinet (with fans to properly ventilate). It would be nice to know what is plugged into which port without physically labeling each wire.
I also have multiple switches. I don't have a place in my house to have a dedicated "network" closet, so I'm thinking about building a printer stand/network cabinet (with fans to properly ventilate). It would be nice to know what is plugged into which port without physically labeling each wire.
Posted on 4/30/15 at 1:42 pm to CubsFanBudMan
Honestly in your own house you should be able to do this manually in little to no time at all.
I do it manually at work, or have to manually draw out our networks, and I work at an ISP. We have literally hundreds of just network devices (routers, switches, etc).
-Start out by making a spreadsheet mapping names to IPs, and (if you desire) IPs to MAC addresses.
-Find a free mapping software. Here are some:
- Gliffy
- yEd
-Get to diagramming
I do it manually at work, or have to manually draw out our networks, and I work at an ISP. We have literally hundreds of just network devices (routers, switches, etc).
-Start out by making a spreadsheet mapping names to IPs, and (if you desire) IPs to MAC addresses.
-Find a free mapping software. Here are some:
- Gliffy
- yEd
-Get to diagramming
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