Network tools are available to unit and neighborhood IT professionals to assist in monitoring and maintaining the in-building networks they help support. Access to these tools may require an on-campus or VPN connection. Tools include:
- Fluke & Tone Testing Tools
Many unit and neighborhood IT professionals have purchased a Network Fluke tool to locate a network switch, the port on a switch, and VLAN information. - BlueCat
Issue and manage IP addresses to device on the university campus networks. - Device Configuration Tool (DCT)
Perform basic port maintenance tasks on network switches for campus buildings still connected to the OLD core network. - NetDash (SwitchConf)
Perform basic port maintenance tasks on network switches for campus buildings connected to the NEW core network. - Netdisco
Locate devices on the network and where they are connected using MAC or IP address. Search by device vendor, switch, IP address, MAC address, or generate a report of used and unused IP addresses in a subnet. - Network Information Database (NetInfo)
Review information on university networks, including: network name, IP subnet ranges, VLAN ID, physical location, description/purpose, and contact information for network hosts. - Intermapper
Check the status of most network devices on campus. Review network maps by building and a list of all current and recent outages. - Network Reports
Additional network reports are available, including:- External Connection Capacity Graph - Inbound
- External Connection Capacity Graph - Outbound
- Provides a one week snapshot of the bandwidth utilization on our external connections to Merit, Internet2, Comcast, UM-Dearborn, and other Merit-connected U-M facilities.