Free or Cheap Network Diagram Software

[MrControversial]

I'd like to document my network by creating logical maps of how everything is connected. It's easier than just reading a description of how things are set up and it's neater than me scribbling it on a piece of paper. Is there any free or cheap software out there that will allow me to do this?

 

[spidey07]

Visio is the standard.

 

[wallsfd949]

Try this:

dia

 

[MrControversial]

It's from MS...YACK!!! So it must be expensive. Downloading trial version now...

 

[networkman]

Which is an excellent reason for becoming a student.. so that you can have access to educational discounts. 😉

 

[Kelemvor]

I was going to recommend the trial of VIsio but looks like you already found it...

 

[FreshPrince]

Originally posted by: MrControversial
It's from MS...YACK!!! So it must be expensive. Downloading trial version now...

you can use visio in conjunction with active directory to map out your network....which saves a lot of time.

but if you don't like expensive...use excel!

I used to use that to map out networks..and it works well...but don't expect all the nice looking stencils that visio provides 🙂