Do you have work with SNMP managed Ethernet switches? Do you need a single tool to map port usage on different brands of switches? Do you need to identify devices attached to each physical switch port? Do you need a tool to help you trace wires from network switches in a wiring closet? Do you need to track your network assets? You need the Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool. What does it do? The Managed Switch Port Mapping tool communicates with a managed ethernet switch using SNMPv1/v2c and discovers the MAC and IP addresses of devices attached to the physical switch ports. It 'maps' the switch so that you know what device(s) are attached to each port. The software is designed for use on Microsoft Windows® operating systems. Download a free trial >>

Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool Slideshow

Product Info

Specific information retrieved by this software tool

The program automatically discovers your switch physical port configuration information. This list shows what you will see for each port:

• Interface description (ifDescr, ifAlias, CISCO-STACK-MIB::portname or custom)
• Interface name (ifName)
• Interface type (ethernet, virtual, loopback etc.)
• VLAN (depending on the switch we can even report multiple VLAN assignments per port)
• Port status (up or down)
• Port Speed (10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps etc.)
• Port Duplex mode (full, half, auto, FDx, HDx etc.)
• MAC addresses of devices attached to ports and attached device network interface manufacturer.
• IPv4 addresses and hostnames of those devices if available**
• Port input and output byte counts
• Port bandwidth utilization
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) information including port status and root information

Basic switch information (shown in a web report or exportable as text):

• Switch Name
• Description
• Manufacturer
• Switch Uptime
• Location
• Administrator Contact Name

We can retrieve additional product specific information such as:

• Switch model number
• Switch serial number
• Software version (ie. IOS x.x, JUNOS, etc.)
• Firmware version
• Hardware revision
• Asset number

This additional information varies depending on manufacturer and model.

**Obtaining IPv4 addresses.
Managed switches usually operate at layer 2 which means they keep track of the MAC addresses attached to their ports and report the information in Bridge-Mib and/or qBridge-mib. The IP addresses are not kept in the switch's port forwarding tables. When we retrieve the data from the switch, we have to find the IP address that matches the list of device MAC addresses for each port. We do this by searching ARP tables from various devices. We provide two user defined methods of retrieving ARP tables from other SNMP enabled devices such as a server or router. Ping Sweep prefills your computer's local ARP table with local network segment IP/MAC addresses.

How results are presented

When a switch mapping is completed, you are presented with a Summary Report in your web browser. The slideshow on the Overview tab shows an example Summary Report. This report can be saved or printed as desired. It provides a high level analysis of what was retrieved from the switch.

The program shows the Switch Mapping results in a spreadsheet style grid (see the slideshow on the Overview tab). The columns of the grid can be reordered and made visible or invisible to suit the your needs. The results are searchable using one of the many selections available from the right-click popup menu.

You can export the results as either tab delimited text or XML suitable for opening directly by Microsoft Excel or OpenOffice. The imported spreadsheet retains the look and presentation of the results in the program.

Will it work with my switches?

Try it. That's the best way to find out. To try it, you will need to install our free trial and you will need to know your switch IPv4 address and community name. You will also need to be sure SNMP v1 or v2c are enabled on the switch and you have permissions to access the internal MIBs (your computer IP may need to be on an ACL too).

We have a list of switches that we have tested with our software and the list includes compatibility of switches reported to us by users. The list also shows switches that we are not compatible with.

Benefits

• Manufacturer Independent - capable of mapping many different brands and models of SNMP managed switches.
• A Time Saver - saves technicians time mapping out the physical layout of your network by helping identify network devices attached to the physical switch ports.
• Shows Downstream Devices - shows multiple downstream devices connected by hubs or other switches.
• Shows Switch Parameters - device MAC Address, device IP address**, VLAN assignment, port status, speed, duplex, byte counts in/out, bandwidth usage, connected device interface manufacturer, Spanning Tree Protocol status with root information and more.
• Identifies Virtual Operating Systems - reports switch ports with devices running virtual operating systems.
• Easy-to-understand Results Presentation - spreadsheet format results can be printed in color and searched for text strings.
• Export results to spreadsheet schema XML or tab delimited text files - the XML file can be directly opened by Microsoft Excel XP/2003/2007 or OpenOffice Calc.
• Results can be saved in XML and reloaded for later review.
• Work with Multiple Switches Easily - switch and device 'configurations' including IP addresses and community names are automatically saved in a database and can be loaded for rapid change between different switches. No need to re-enter switch information.
• Integrates into NetScanTools Pro Optional Tools menu. Operates standalone or as a tool launched from within NetScanTools Pro.

**device IP addresses require retrieval of ARP tables from one or more devices with knowledge of the network. We cannot guarantee finding an IP address for every MAC address.

Watch video demonstrations and How-To's

• Mapping an HP Procurve 1810G-8 switch.
• Mapping a Cisco Small Business SF 300-08 switch.
• Mapping an HP Procurve 2524 switch.
• Mapping a Cisco Catalyst 2950 switch.
• How to use the Bandwidth Utilization feature.
• How to use the Column Order and Visibility Editor to add/remove and change the order of columns.

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Pricing and Purchasing Information

Pricing -- All prices are in US Dollars.

• Single Unit Pricing:
  • $199 for standalone (no NetScanTools Pro)
  • $99 for NetScanTools Pro owners (any version; one license of this program at this price per licensed copy of NetScanTools Pro).
  • $348 when bundled with a new license of NetScanTools Pro.
• Buy online now from an authorized reseller.
• There are several other ways to purchase this software.
• Government, Educational and Reseller Discounts are available.

Quantity Pricing

The volume pricing chart below is for the standalone version of the Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool in various quantities - NetScanTools Pro is not included. Note that this is a 'download' only and is 'unlocked' using keys.

NOTICE: Prices and shipping charges subject to change without notice. All customs duties, taxes, VAT and shipping costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. This product is typically downloaded and not physically shipped.

License Quantity per License Package	Price for License Package	Buy Online Now
1	$199.00
3	$567.15
5	$925.35
10	$1791.00
15	$2596.95
20	$3383.00

For other quantities contact us for a customized quote.

Requirements

• Operating Systems Supported: Windows 7/2008/Vista/2003/XP (x86 32 bit versions or x64). Not tested on Windows XP x64. Does not require elevated UAC privileges for operation on Windows 7 or Vista. This program is a 32 bit program.
• Managed Switch with IPv4 address running SNMPv1/v2c and qBRIDGE-MIB or BRIDGE-MIB. We have successfully tested it with a number of brands and models of switches. Some switches may require enabling SNMP access or specifically allowing access to bridge mib.
• Switch Compatibility List (as reported to us by users and from our own internal testing)
• Ethernet IPv4 connection to the managed switch.
• Read privilege community name for accessing switch data. Write privilege community name is required only if you want to enable or disable a port or set the switch name, location and contact information.
• DOES NOT require NetScanTools Pro for operation. It can run independently of NetScanTools Pro in standalone mode.
• Software must be installed on your hard drive, it cannot be run from a USB drive.

Download the Free 30 Day Trial Software

• Download the 30 day fully functional trial software. This free trial version can be unlocked for continued use after purchase. Includes html help documentation.
• View the Getting Started assistance page here.
• Revision History.