Network Setup Guide
Complete guide to setting up NetGraph Pro in your network environment. From initial deployment to advanced multi-site configurations.
Prerequisites
Network Requirements
- ✓ SNMP enabled on target devices
- ✓ Network connectivity to all monitored devices
- ✓ UDP 161 outbound for SNMP polling
- ✓ UDP 162 inbound for SNMP traps (optional)
Server Requirements
- ✓ Linux, Windows, or container runtime
- ✓ 4+ GB RAM (16+ GB recommended)
- ✓ SSD storage for metric database
- ✓ Static IP or DNS hostname
Setup Steps
Deploy the Collector
Install NetGraph Pro on a server with network access to your devices. The collector can run as a service, container, or on Kubernetes.
Configure SNMP Credentials
Add your SNMP community strings (v1/v2c) or SNMPv3 credentials to the configuration file. Multiple credential sets can be defined.
Define Network Ranges
Specify the IP ranges or individual hosts to monitor. Auto-discovery will find and classify all SNMP-enabled devices.
Start Collection
Run the discovery process and enable metric collection. Dashboards and alerts will auto-populate based on device types.
Example Configuration
# Basic network monitoring setup discovery: ranges: - 192.168.1.0/24 - 10.0.0.0/16 interval: 1h snmp: credentials: - name: default-v2 version: 2c community: public - name: secure-v3 version: 3 username: netgraph auth_protocol: SHA256 priv_protocol: AES256 collection: interval: 60s timeout: 10s
Multi-Site Deployment
For organizations with multiple locations, NetGraph Pro will support distributed collectors with centralized management:
Local Collectors
Deploy lightweight collectors at each site for local SNMP polling.
Central Server
Aggregate data from all collectors in a central database.
Unified Dashboard
Single pane of glass view across all sites and regions.