Network Map (CAT-MIP-000000301)
Accepted • 2025-09-19 • by roop
Definition
A Network Map is a visual or structured representation of devices, endpoints, and interconnections within a networked environment. It provides topology awareness, showing how elements such as routers, switches, firewalls, servers, and workstations are linked-- often including metadata like IP addresses, MAC addresses, status, and roles. Network maps support monitoring, diagnostics, capacity planning, and security audits.
Prompt Examples
- Export the network map with IP and MAC address details for compliance reporting.
- Highlight all unmanaged devices on the current network map.
- Regenerate the network map after onboarding new switches.
- Show the network map for the Dallas site with device health overlays.
Agent Execution
When a prompt refers to a "Network Map," the AI agent will:
- Identify gaps, unmanaged assets, or policy violations
- Organize devices and connections into a logical or physical layout
- Overlay relevant metrics (e.g., status, alert state, bandwidth) if requested
- Present the map visually (if supported), or provide a structured summary as output
- Retrieve or regenerate the latest topology data from discovery tools or agents
Synonyms
- Device Map
- Infrastructure Map
- Logical Map
- Network Topology Map
- Physical Map (context-specific)
Relationships
- Network Map includes Device, Interface, and Connection
- Network Map isGeneratedBy Discovery or Monitoring Tool
- Network Map isUpdatedBy NetworkScan or Agent
- Network Map isViewedBy Technician or AI Agent
- Network Map mayInclude VLAN, Subnet, or WirelessSegment
History
| Date | Author | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | roop | Draft – initial term proposal |
| 2025-09-19 | roop | Accepted – added to CAT-MIP registry |