Diagnosing Problems Using Network Map
Another feature new to Windows Vista is network mapping. Network mapping uses the Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) protocol to find the other computers and devices on your network, and then displays them in a schematic representation. To display the map, in Network And Sharing Center click View Full Map. Figure 14-3 shows an example.
Figure 14-3. The computer you’re using is always shown in the upper left corner of Network Map.
Network mapping works with wired and wireless networks, but only on private and domain network locations; you can’t view a map of a public network. LLTD maps only the computers in a ...
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