User Guide
Network Map Reference
Defines the controls, visual coding, and supported outputs of the per-switch Network Map.
Scope
| Field | Type | Values | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Map scope | Fixed | One switch | — | Each Network Map is built from a single SNMP-audited switch. |
| Source data | Fixed | SNMP audit snapshot | — | The map renders from the latest SNMP audit of the switch. |
| Entry point | Fixed | Inventory > SNMP devices > Switches > (switch) > Network interfaces > Show as map |
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Controls
| Control | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Show as map | Opens the topology view from the switch's Network interfaces tab. |
| Export | Renders the current map to a downloadable file. Supported formats: PDF, PNG. |
| Settings | Opens map settings for link colors, link curvature, link visibility, background image upload, and background image scale. |
Visual coding
The map uses visual coding to communicate connection type and link state derived from the SNMP audit data. Coding categories observable on the map include:
- Connection type — distinguishes the kind of link between the switch and a neighbour.
- Link state — distinguishes active from inactive links based on the latest audit snapshot.
You can adjust link colors, link curvature, link visibility, the background image, and background image scale from the map Settings panel.
Output formats
| Format | Use case |
|---|---|
| Paginated documentation export. | |
| PNG | Raster image export for slides, wikis, and tickets. |
Constraints
- A site needs at least one SNMP-audited switch to render any Network Map. With zero switches, the map is not reachable.
- Maps are per-switch only. There is no site-wide composite topology view.
- The map reflects the most recent SNMP audit. Re-run the SNMP audit on the switch to refresh the topology.
- Floor plan uploads are scoped to the switch's map. Each switch has its own floor plan slot.