Switch Checker

Switch Checker is a tiny and lightweight application designed to help you collect information about connected ports using the Telnet protocol. The data gathered can then be used to identify and resolve issues. It contains just a few basic options that you can quickly figure out. Take note that the tool is working with Cisco based switches.

The tool does not require installation, but rather you can start using the tool as soon as you download it to your computer. The program comes with a simple and user-friendly interface that is unlikely to give you any troubles, regardless of your experience with similar tool. The GUI consists of a single window with a simple structure, where you can perform search operations by description, IP or MAC address or all these criteria.

You can save switch data or export MAC information, update all switches or just the selected one, as well as add new switches by indicating the name, address, user name and password. Alternatively, the data can be imported from external files with the CSV format. At the same time, the data can be exported to spreadsheets that can be used to correctly update the information in a given CMDB database.

According to the developer, the idea behind the tool came when he found out that the environment he was working in provided read-only information about the switches. Thanks to the program, now the data can be edited and adjusted accordingly. The tool allows you to monitor and trace server connections along with the settings of all switches included.

Although it does not feature rich options and configuration parameters, Switch Checker provides you with a speedy and effective method for finding out details about connected ports.