Topology¶
The Topology section provides a visual network map editor for building and maintaining end-to-end network diagrams. Each node on the map is linked to a monitored host, allowing the map to reflect live device and link status at a glance.
Navigate to ORCHESTRATOR → Monitoring → Topology. Use the [Entity] button in the top-right corner to switch between entities.
The toolbar across the top of the editor provides all map editing functions:
| Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Map | Create, copy, save, and manage topology maps |
| View | Toggle display options such as labels and grid |
| + Node | Add a monitored host as a node on the map |
| + Shape | Add a decorative shape (e.g., cloud, rectangle) |
| + Text Box | Add a free-form text label |
| + Link | Create a link between two selected nodes |
| Delete Selected | Remove the selected node or link |
Node status is indicated by the ring colour surrounding each icon:
- Green ring — Device is online and reachable
- Red ring — Device is offline or unreachable
Clicking on a node opens a real-time bandwidth graph showing inbound and outbound traffic for the associated interface, along with the 95th percentile line for capacity planning reference.
Creating a Topology Map¶
1. Create or copy a map¶
Click Map to open the map management menu.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| New Blank | Start from an empty canvas |
| New from existing map → Copy map | Duplicate an existing custom map |
| New from existing map → Copy SD-WAN VPN | Pre-populate the map from an existing SD-WAN VPN configuration |
| Save As | Save the current map under a new name |
| Manage Maps | View, rename, or delete saved maps |
2. Add nodes¶
Click + Node to open the Add Node dialog.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Select Host | Bind the node to a monitored host. When bound, the node reflects the live status of that host. Leave as Not a host for decorative/unmonitored nodes. |
| Name | Display label shown on the map |
| Name Position | Place the label above (Top) or below (Bottom) the icon |
| Select Icon | Choose from built-in icons (SD-WAN, UAP-520, wifi-iot, etc.) or upload a custom icon |
Click Save to place the node on the canvas. Reposition it by dragging.
3. Create links between nodes¶
- Click to select the first node.
- Hold Ctrl and click the second node.
- Click + Link in the toolbar to draw a link between them.
4. Configure link properties¶
Right-click a link to open the context menu, then select Edit Link.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Interface on Node 1 | Bind the link endpoint to a specific interface on the first device (e.g., eth0). The link will reflect the live status of that interface. |
| Label | Text label displayed alongside the link endpoint |
| Interface on Node 2 | Bind the link endpoint to a specific interface on the second device, or to a VPN tunnel |
| Show Arrow | Display an arrowhead — None or Triangle |
| Label Font Size | Font size for the link label |
| Line Style | Visual style — Solid, Dashed, or Dotted |
| Line Color | Colour of the link line |
| Line Width | Thickness of the link line in pixels |
When an interface is bound, the link colour dynamically reflects its status: green for up, red for down, and dashed when the link is degraded or inactive.
5. Save the map¶
Click Map → Save As to name and save the map. Save regularly while editing — there is no auto-save.
SD-WAN Topology¶
If SD-WAN instances are configured within the selected entity, mfusion automatically generates an SD-WAN topology map. No manual creation is required.
The auto-generated map displays all SD-WAN hub devices and their associated VPN instances. Each VPN panel shows a live summary of its configuration and connectivity:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| VPN Protocol | Tunneling protocol in use — OpenVPN, IPsec, or WireGuard |
| Gateway IP | Public IP or hostname of the SD-WAN gateway/concentrator |
| Tunnel IP / Network | The tunnel subnet allocated to this VPN instance |
| VPN Port | UDP/TCP port used by the VPN service |
| Advertised Networks | Networks advertised through this VPN tunnel |
| Number of Clients | Count of currently connected SD-WAN client devices |
Double-click any VPN instance on the map to view detailed connection status for that specific instance, including individual client device tunnels and their health.