Release Notes for WhatsConnected for Ipswitch WhatsUp Gold v12.3.1
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WUG12.3.1 Release Notes for WhatsConnected
Release information
Product name |
Ipswitch WhatsConnected |
Version |
For WhatsUp Gold v12.3.1 |
Release date |
December 2008 |
Introducing WhatsConnected Layer 2 plug-in
WhatsConnected is a layer 2 and layer 3 network discovery and visualization plug-in for WhatsUp Gold that equips network managers with a comprehensive tool set to accurately depict and visualize their device connectivity, including VLAN overlays, down to the individual port. Layer 2 discovery and mapping accesses the physical infrastructure information embedded in devices to provide significantly more detailed topology information than layer 3 discovery mechanisms. In addition to widely used IP discovery protocols, such as ICMP, ARP, and SNMP, layer 2 discovery leverages a number of other mechanisms to discover devices including industry standard Link Layer Discovery Protocol or LLDP, as well as equipment manufacturer proprietary discovery protocols.
With layer 2 information available about how devices in your network are connected, their interdependencies, and their locations, you can locate problems and resolve them more easily. WhatsConnected helps you understand your network from top to bottom and focus on keeping it running securely and at peak performance.
WhatsConnected provides the key functions network professionals need to be able to discover, map, search, and document their networks.
System requirements
- WhatsUp Gold v12.3.1 Standard Edition, Premium Edition, MSP Edition, or Distributed Edition.
- The minimum software and hardware requirements are based on the WhatsUp Gold v12.3 requirements. For more information, see the WhatsUp Gold v12.3 Release Notes.
Note: WhatsConnected topology map export is supported by Microsoft Visio 2003 and 2007.
Installing and Licensing WhatsConnected
The files for WhatsConnected Layer 2 plug-in are installed automatically with WhatsUp Gold v12.3. Your license file determines whether or not you can access WhatsConnected Layer 2 Monitor.
To update your license to purchase WhatsConnected Layer 2 plug-in, visit the MyIpswitch portal.
Known Issues
The following are known issues with the WhatsConnected for WhatsUp Gold v12.3.1:
- Supports IPv4 only (no support for IPv6).
- Supports SNMP v1 and v2 (no SNMP v3 support).
For more information and updates
The following are information resources for WhatsConnected. This information may be periodically updated and available on the WhatsUp Gold Web site.
- Application Help for the console and web interface. The console and web help contain dialog assistance, general configuration information, and how-to's that explain how to use the features. The Table of Contents is organized by functional area, and can be accessed from the main menu or by clicking Help in the console, or the ? icon in the web interface.
- User Guide. This guide describes how to use the application out-of-the-box. It is also useful if you want to read about the application before installing. To view or download the User Guide, select Help > WhatsConnected User Guide or download it from the WhatsConnected web site.
- Licensing Information. Licensing and support information is available on the MyIpswitch licensing portal. The web portal provides enhanced web-based capabilities to view and manage Ipswitch product licenses.
- Knowledge Base. Search the Ipswitch Knowledge Base of technical support and customer service information. The knowledge base is available on the WhatsUp Gold web site.
- User Forum. Use the online user group forums to interact with other WhatsUp Gold users to share helpful information about the application. The User Forums are available on the WhatsUp Gold web site.
