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Lines between devices “rubberband” to preserve the interconnections. Drag items around to match the way you think of your network.Click the padlock icon in the upper-left corner to lock and unlock the map (when it’s locked, you’ll avoid inadvertent changes). You can make the map more informative by using the following tips: Intermapper’s Auto-Discovery and Auto-Layout do a basic job of showing what is connected to your network. Accept the defaults, and Intermapper will scan for devices that have addresses in that subnet range. Select one of the network ovals and choose Insert > Scan Network. Note that the devices appear on the map and turn green in a few moments, indicating that Intermapper is already testing them. Enter a few IP addresses or DNS names and click Add.In either case, you’ll see the Add Devices window.

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Create a new map and give it the name “Test Map 2.” Click the Manual Entry button, and then click Create, or add devices to an existing map by choosing Insert > Device.

You can add devices manually by typing or pasting a list of DNS names or IP addresses. You must acknowledge them (see #10 below) to make them stop blinking.

The device icon color represents its state: blinking red, orange, or yellow indicates problems.

The network ovals represent the subnets that they attach to (a subnet is simply a range of IP addresses). This shows how the elements are connected.

Change from the list to the Map View by choosing View > Map.

Intermapper shows all the devices in a list with their IP address, DNS name (if available), probe type, and condition.

Let auto-discovery complete or stop it after a few dozen devices have been found. To stop auto-discovery, click Cancel in the top of the map’s window.

If you know the SNMP read-only community string for that device, enter it. Intermapper defaults to using the local router, switch, or your own workstation.

Enter the address of the starting point.

You’ll see the Automatic Device Discovery window appear. Click the Auto-Discovery button, and then click Next.

Give it a name (such as “Test Map 1”) and click Next.

Create a new map by choosing File > New Map.

Intermapper can automatically scan your network to learn what’s there. Double click a map’s name to open the map in its own window.īuilding a Network Map with Auto-Discovery

The Map List window shows all the maps that are available on your Intermapper server.

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Open the strip chart window that shows traffic flowing through those links with Windows > Charts > Internet Bandwidth.You may see the traffic ants (dotted lines along the links) or yellow or orange halos behind those links which indicate traffic flowing on those links.The links (represented by straight lines on the map) connecting the offices represent a physical connection between them.Their color represents their status: green is good, yellow is a warning, orange is an alarm, blinking red means something is down. They indicate offices throughout the city. The Demo Main Map has several icons representing devices.Although this map has fictitious data, it highlights the real capabilities of Intermapper. When the initial splash screen opens, click Try out the Demo Maps you will see the Demo Main Map. Session 1: Getting started with the basics of Intermapper Welcome to Intermapper! This guide will help you get a quick start with the software.įor detailed overviews of Intermapper’s features, be sure to attend our weekly feature tours or check out our four, comprehensive training sessions that can help you get started with your software:

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