Algorius Net Viewer is a program that will allow network administrators to view, manage, monitor, carry out inventory and receive notifications. In this tutorial we will explain what we can do with the free version of the program, we will create a map of our home network and we will explain all the functions that we can take advantage of.
The first thing we are going to do is explain, in general lines, what this program offers so that we get an idea of the possibilities it can cover. Then we will go on to give a practical example, and to explain some of its special functions.
What Algorius Net Viewer offers to a network administrator
One of its main features is to help us visualize . Thus, thanks to this free software, we can comfortably view the infrastructure of our network and easily navigate through it. In that sense, we have a computer network diagram editor and we can even create a map of our network in a simple way. In addition, it allows you to create geographic maps that allow you to position devices with georeferencing, and clearly see their geographic location and import and export Visio document.
Another of its functions is the administration with a visual tracking route, in which with an integrated traceroute it will show us the route to the device visually on the map and in the form of text. That’s not all, it also allows port scanning and with its built-in Wake-On-Lan utility, we can turn on computers remotely.
It also provides surveillance with a control of services, servers and other network devices. Thus, we can know our current situation through SNMP, WMI and other protocols.
Another important element is that it offers us n otifications on events visual, auditory, network text, SMS, or email Telegram. It also allows an event animation so that our team icon changes when something important happens.
Finally, it also allows you to create detailed reports thanks to its report template, its monitoring table, statistical summary and inventory reports.
Installation and minimum program requirements
Before starting, it should be noted that the free version has a series of limitations. The monitoring of hosts and devices on a map cannot exceed 25. Also, you cannot have more than 5 open maps and the period available in reports is one month. If you need a higher capacity, prices start from € 10 depending on the devices you need and you can check it here .
To install Algorius Net Viewer you need a PC with these minimum requirements:
- Regarding hardware, a 400 MHz CPU, 256 Mb of RAM and 55 Mb of available hard disk space.
- Regarding Windows 32 or 64 bit software (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2003 – 2019).
Now it is the turn of the installation, for that we go to the download section of the program . There we look for Algorius Net Viewer and click on download to download the file. Next, we run it and follow the instructions on the screen. In this case, you don’t have to select anything special.
Get started with Algorius Net Viewer
Once installed for the first time, the following welcome screen will appear. In the menu above some of them are:
- File : to open and save files.
- Monitoring : the options to monitor the network in which we have the possibility of refreshing the map or pausing it.
- Commands : Here are the tools Wake-ON-LAN, Ping, Tracert, remote access and more.
- Inventory : inventory options, we can click on Perform Inventory to scan the devices on our network.
- Server : to add or install a server.
On the left we have a list with which we can later classify and add corresponding icons on the map.
Already in the center, we have direct access to the most common options that are often used as “Create New Map” to create a new map. These options are in the upper menu, included in one of its sections.
First steps to create a new map
If we want to create a new map, the simplest way is by clicking on Open Network Discovery Wizard that you have indicated in the previous image in a red box.
Here we select Scan Networks segments and then click on Next .
On this screen we leave all the device search options activated and click on Next . It then begins to scan the computers we have on our network. How long it takes depends on how big it is. In our case it took about 3 or 4 minutes.
When finished, all we have to do is click on the Finish button.
Then a screen like this will appear with all the devices on our network.
As you can see, all the teams appear in a disorderly way, without order or concert and with all the same icons. The next step will be to make our map beautiful and understandable.
Customizing the network icons
The first step we are going to take is to put the corresponding icon on each team. For this we are going to take the one from Fritz.box which is the router that gives us access to the internet.
To do this, click on the fritz.box icon and go to the Appearance , Type option. There we go to the Network section and choose WiFi router. Then the icon of a computer will change into that of a Wi-Fi router like this:
On the other hand, if we want to put the one for a laptop or desktop, we will go again to Appearance , Type . We look for the Computers section and choose laptop for the laptop and workstation would be the desktop one, which is the one that comes by default. Other interesting:
- Peripherals we have PLC adapter .
- Computers is smartphone .
If you write the name, searching for it takes you there directly. Here’s an example with the icons already edited. As you can see, it already has a more defined look.
Sorting the map of our home network
Now it’s time to profile our home network with Algorius Net Viewer. To do this we are going to create lines between the different devices to see how they are connected and add text to orient ourselves better. Here we are mainly going to use the buttons that have a red box.
The buttons on the left are to go back and forward the options we just made. In this sense, it is very useful to go back if we have made a mistake, or to compare if it is better. The second is a bar that we can use to link teams and the T would be to add text.
As for the text, we have created one that puts the main router, then if necessary it is easy to move without problems if necessary. This is the menu to add lines, which is the one that we are going to explain more fully:
Here we can add lines between the devices to indicate how they are connected. We can choose between different types of lines, width, color or even add an arrow. In our case we have used this criterion for the lines:
- Continuous: it would be if we are connected by network cable.
- Dash connection via electric light (PLC).
- WiFi connection dotted line.
This is the representation that we have made of our home network:
In the living room we have the main router to which a PLC and a desktop PC are connected by network cable, three smart plugs would go through WiFi. Then we would have another second PLC that links to the first and connects with another PC by network cable in a room.
Then in the living room, we have a WiFi repeater that connects via WiFi to the main router. From there by network cable it is connected to an Android TV and by WiFi smartphones and laptop can be connected.
Algorius Net Viewer Additional Features
Once our map is finished, we could use some of the tools built into the program. Let’s start taking the main router as an example, for which we click its icon with the right button. Then these options will not appear:
Here, for example, if we go to Utilities we could do a Ping, Tracert or PathPing. Up in Stantard we can do a router port scan and a trace route.
On the other hand, if we choose a desktop PC, for example, if we have it configured properly, we could perform a series of interesting functions. In the same way as before, if we go to the Maintenance section, it gives us these possibilities:
Here we could reboot, shut down, hibernate and boot this PC when it is off.
As you may have seen Algorius Net Viewer offers endless possibilities, others that can be seen in the last image are remote access and administration.