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Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool Changelog

What's new in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.86.6

May 4, 2023
  • Added Global Settings/User Defined DNS settings for timeout and using UDP or TCP for DNS queries. The default timeout is now 10 seconds.
  • Added more detailed debugging for User Defined DNS processing when in diagnostic mode.
  • Fixed a user interface problem in Review History during switching between Switch List Mappings and Manual Switch Mappings.
  • Changed copyright notice dates to 2023.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.41.2
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.86.5 (Nov 25, 2022)

  • Updated and clarified some dialog box text
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.39.4

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.86.4 (Apr 16, 2022)

  • Added checking of current switch and other device SNMP communication settings. This test occurs only once right on start-up of a upgraded installation. Any instances of BulkReps (SNMP v2c/3) or Timeout values that are not inline with the current defaults are noted. The user is then prompted to optionally change the values to the new defaults.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.38.2

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.86.3 (Mar 5, 2022)

  • Minor changes to Bridge MIB processing mostly affecting Cisco IOS based switches.
  • Added sorting of items by clicking on list control headers.
  • Added and enhanced Support Diagnostic Mode messages.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.38.0
  • Updated dates to 2022.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.86.2 (Sep 30, 2021)

  • Checks added for the use of the '@' character in the community name when mapping Cisco IOS switches. It is a reserved character and may cause the mapping to be incomplete.
  • Checks added to disallow more than one Global Settings/User Defined DNS entry. Also checks for entry of a DNS hostname and warns the user that an IPv4 address is preferred.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.86.1 (Sep 3, 2021)

  • Changed the way the VLAN column is populated forCisco IOS switches. It is now more accurate and faster
  • Improved the error messaging that appears if there is aproblem importing Ping Sweep Ranges from a text file
  • Default BulkReps changed from 8 to 4
  • Updated MACaddress/Manufacturer database

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.86 (Jul 14, 2021)

  • Upgraded support for Extreme Networks 5520 switcheswith VOSS.
  • Disallowed multicast addresses in theCombined ARP table.
  • Improved the IP to Hostnameresolver.
  • Added more 'support mode' debugging notes.
  • Improved internal DNS resolver parsing to ignore extra'additional record type OPT' data added by some Wifirouters.
  • Improved installer software detection.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • UpdatedSQLite to version 3.36.0

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.85.4 (Mar 9, 2021)

  • Fixed problem where XML export files were not being written to network drives with UNC paths.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.85.1 (Nov 27, 2020)

  • Added new right click in results option to 'Remove rows marked with I/F not present'
  • Added checks to warn users that Unicode text files cannot be imported and need to be saved as ANSI or UTF-8
  • Improved file format error reporting for new Ping Sweep range import feature
  • Fixed Global Settings buttons for locating and presetting the Putty and ExtraPutty applications to accommodate both 32 and 64 versions of those apps. Links to obtaining those apps have been updated
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.85 (Sep 29, 2020)

  • Fixed problems with protecting certain database fields.
  • Added method for bulk importing Ping Sweep ranges for a number of switches to Ping Sweep Range Editor.
  • Added methods for detecting Layer 3 vs. Layer 2 switches. -Revised Router/Server 1/2 notation to suggest use with Layer 2 switches only - use with Layer 3 switches is optional.
  • Summary area of left control panel now shows Layer 2 or 3 switch type as does post-mapping web page report. Test Device in Settings also shows Layer 2/3 analysis.
  • Improved exporting to file of switch mapping results to include a number of parameters such as serial number, manufacturer, model, contact, location, etc.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.33.0

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.84.3 (Jan 28, 2020)

  • Added methods for obtaining Spanning Tree Protocol data from Dell N series switches and two flavors of Netgear switches that do not report STP data in the normal location.
  • Minor change to VLAN reporting algorithm for Cisco IOS and related switches.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.31.0
  • Updated dates to 2020

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.84.2 (Jan 28, 2020)

  • Added a method of changing the font (also including size, bold or italic) and vertical cell alignment in the right click XML export from the results grid.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.84.1 (Jan 28, 2020)

  • Corrected problem with Styles section of right click XML export from the results grid.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.84 (Oct 29, 2019)

  • Added support for TP-Link switches. Several manufacturer specific workarounds were required to show IP addresses, LLDP, VLAN names and duplex mode information.
  • Fixed LAG (link aggregation) reporting for Dell S4048 and related switches including the Force10 switches from which they based on.
  • Added 9 more color tagging combinations for identifying LAG (link aggregation) aggregator and member ports.
  • Added SNMP Private MIB ARP table query to Switch or Device SNMP Settings. You will need to supply the exact OID of the ARP table.
  • Default Settings in Switch or Device SNMP Settings now correctly save read/write community names and other fields that contain SQL reserved characters like single or double quotes.
  • Improved XML export from results grid. XML header now exactly conforms to Excel v16 formatting currently found in Office 365. Added document title, author, switch map local time, company and other header fields visible under document info or properties. Ensured that text wrapping is correctly applied to multi-row cells like MAC/IP address.
  • Tab at the bottom of the grid is now hidden on import of XML data.
  • Global Settings/DNS now has option for 'No DNS'. If checked, this turns off IP to Hostname resolution checkbox in the lower left control panel.
  • Changed update check internet connection failure message from an error to a warning.
  • Improved Support Mode (debugging database) verbiage as data recording points are encountered going through the mapping algorithm.
  • Minor changes to web browser summary report. Removed the statement "No more variables left" from SNMP results that would occasionally show up in the report.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.30.1

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.83 (Apr 17, 2019)

  • Removed 10SCAPE data export functions. 10SCAPE was a cloud based network mapping solution that went out of business at the end of 2018.
  • Added Export and Import of switch, device and switch group data so that the settings can be transferred to another computer eliminating the need to re-enter the settings.
  • Updated website links from http to https.
  • XML export by right clicking in the switch results grid has now changed so that the cell alignment is forced to the top of the cell. This will make the results viewed in a spreadsheet match what you see in the results grid.
  • Review History: Switch List results can now be exported to XML on a single spreadsheet sheet in addition to the previous method of placing each switch results on a separate sheet. We added a new left hand column showing the switch IP address when exported to a single sheet. Note that the XML exports can be directly opened by spreadsheet software instead of being imported. Reduced automatically created sheet name to 29 characters.
  • Review History: searching now defaults to 'contains'.
  • Review History: left list of manual mappings or switch lists now has a header stating what the list currently represents.
  • Review History: new button allowing export of the contents of the right side Available Results list. Removed 10SCAPE buttons and improved the layout and text.
  • Updated dates to 2019.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.27.2

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.82 (Nov 10, 2018)

  • Improved processing of MAC addresses in both LLDP PortIdSubtype and CDP Device ID fields. IPv4 addresses appearing as hex in certain CDP fields are now properly identified and formatted as IPv4 addresses.
  • Added new command line option "supportmode" for diagnosing the data queries and responses and the algorithm taken during switch mapping. It creates the support.db3 file and does not delete it on exit as happens when it is started from the help menu.
  • Added button to Review History for exporting database search results as a tabbed delimited text file.
  • Added Revision History link to help menu.
  • Expanded error message reporting when automatic check for update has a communication problem with the server.
  • Algorithm change: if hostname column is not visible, IP addresses are not resolved.
  • Algorithm change: if operating from command line mode, DNS watchdog timer is not used.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.25.3

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.81.3 (Oct 3, 2018)

  • Improved parsing of Duplex Mode when retrieved from MAU Mib.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.25.2

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.81.2 (Aug 12, 2018)

  • Add New Group in Switch List Editor now works correctly.
  • Export to CSV from Review History/Show Mapping Differences now exports with comma separator instead of semicolon.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.81.1 (Aug 5, 2018)

  • Minor change to duplex mode column algorithm.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.81 (Jul 20, 2018)

  • New user defined column headings. Change them from within the Column Order and Visibility Editor.
  • Database Maintenance window has been simplified.
  • Switch Lists can now have a unique XML file save directory. Use the Switch List Editor to specify. The location entered does not override a file save directory specified from the command line.
  • Fixed problem where non-responding switches in Switch List were not noted in the final web browser report. The row was blank.
  • Switch List Editor now shows switch alias for each switch in the list.
  • Switch List Top Level Editor (where you see all the Switch Lists) now keeps the selected Switch List highlighted after editing the Switch List. You do not have to reselect it in order to map the list manually after editing.
  • Added new Native VLAN Column. Note the existing VLAN column shows the VLAN each MAC address is currently using.
  • Assigned VLAN column renamed 'Egress VLANs'. Only current egress or static egress VLANs are shown in this column.
  • Added new Untagged VLAN column.
  • Improved Juniper VLAN reporting for EX2300-c series and related switches.
  • Improved duplex mode reporting for Extreme Networks, Netgear and similar switches that do not support dot3StatsDuplexStatus.
  • Trunking Status column renamed 'Cisco Trunking Status'. Ports that are not trunking are now labeled 'Access' instead of 'Not Trunking'.
  • Voice VLAN column renamed 'Cisco Voice VLAN'.
  • Port Security column renamed 'Cisco Port Security'.
  • A user defined web page report image (banner/logo) can now be set in Global Settings. GIF image format is currently the only image format supported.
  • Minor changes to startup version check to better support https.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.24.0
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.80.3 (May 23, 2018)

  • Changed command line options 'delhistory', 'compact', and 'historydb' so that they all exit once complete. 'delhistory' now accepts zero (0) as an option to delete all history.
  • Added new option to delete/erase all data from each of the operating databases (including history and the main database). Accessible through Database Maintenance or the Help menu.
  • Dropped Windows XP/Windows 2003 and earlier support.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.23.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.80.2 (Apr 5, 2018)

  • Fixed command line SQL typo when erasing older records from history database.
  • Fixed gray out state of a button in Review History.
  • Added Read Community Name option to Bulk Settings Editor.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.23.0
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.80 (Mar 22, 2018)

  • Added colorization of LAG/LACP/PAGP/HP Trunk interface groups so that the user can rapidly tell which member ports belong to an aggregation port.
  • Added User Defined Default Settings. These can be quickly applied when creating new SNMP settings for a device - especially useful for businesses where the switches all use the same SNMP access settings. They can also be applied when importing a list of SNMP devices from a text file in Switch Lists/Device Editor.
  • Added a new selection in Global Settings for choosing to use the default DNS assigned to your computer or a specific user defined IPv4 DNS address. The default DNS assigned to your computer are shown.
  • A new summary table has been added to the Switch List Final Report (viewed in web browser). This shows each switch and the count of used and unused physical ports. This data can also be exported as XML from the Review History window using the new export button. Requires use the new Connector Present column to be active.
  • Added new Connector Present column to the default column list.
  • Added new Bulk Settings editor. This allows you to rapidly change settings on a global basis. For example: turning off/on Ping Sweep for all switches, changing the maximum number of mac addresses that can appear in a cell, etc.
  • The Export to 10SCAPE button has been removed and the functionality assigned to a new menu selection under the File menu.
  • Improved Database Maintenance Window layout.
  • Added method for notifying the user if it is suspected that the Bulk Reps (SNMPv2 and v3 only) setting is too high. 8 is the default but very busy switches may stop responding if the number is above 2.
  • Added more debugging messages.
  • Moved more temporary tables to the working database.
  • Improved the detection of a Switch versus other SNMP enabled devices.
  • Improved mapping speed for Cisco Small Business switches.
  • Improved Switch Results Analysis web page.
  • Reformatted dot1x column and made determinations as to whether the port was configured. Corrected problem with dot1x column not reloading properly from the history database.
  • Export Switch List Results to XML now includes the dot1x and Connector Present columns.
  • Improved Test Device found on the SNMP Settings window.
  • Improved USB version startup.
  • Fixed problem where two buttons did not gray out in SNMP Walk tool.
  • Fixed problem where Excel could not properly import from XML if the sheet name exceeded 31 characters.
  • Updated dates to 2018
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.22.0
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.79.1 (Dec 13, 2017)

  • Minor fix to dot1x column processing.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.79 (Dec 6, 2017)

  • Added new dot1x column to display IEEE 802.1x information. See menu item Settings and Tools/Column Order and Visibility Editor.
  • Improved HP trunk/LAG reporting by now reporting manual trunks that do not use LACP. These types of trunks are prefixed by Trunk -> in the type column.
  • Certain models of Cisco Small Business switches like SG220 series do not correctly report the status of a learned device mac address. Algorithm changes were made to allow for this issue.
  • All columns required by 10SCAPE export are now included in the default column set.
  • Algorithm change to Export to 10SCAPE.
  • Last switch results after mapping a switch list now have column widths automatically size.
  • SNMP Walk Tool now has dot1x preset.
  • Fixed problem graying out Export to XML button in Review History.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.78 (Nov 10, 2017)

  • New XML export option for Switch Lists from Review History. When the XML export is opened in Microsoft Excel, each switch results appear as a separate sheet. Each row in a multi-row port (ports with more than one mac address) are shown as separate rows in the XML output. Export progress is now shown on the bottom status bar.
  • Review History/Searching now has selections for searching LLDP and CDP for text strings. Searching now defaults to 'Contains' if no options are selected and the search results shown in the right hand list are a bit wider. Search results are now shown in descending order - newest at the top. 'RecNo' in the two lists have been changed to 'No.".
  • Corrected reporting of Switch Operational State for Extreme Networks switches.
  • Corrected and removed '00 00' showing in Interface Alias column for Force10 switches.
  • Warning is now shown if 10SCAPE export does find LLDP data for the switches. Switches with no reported LLDP data are shown. Export progress is now shown on the bottom status bar.
  • Added new right click menu option to clear both the results grid and the Switch Info left control panel window.
  • Improved parsing of MAC and IP addresses from LLDP data.
  • Added Interface Manufacturer derived from remote MAC address in LLDP.
  • Moved four tables from spmap database to working database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.21.0
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.77.2 (Oct 2, 2017)

  • Added method for showing Force10 Link Aggregation logical interface (aggregator) and member ports in the Interface Type column.
  • Web page reports now also reflect Force10 Link Aggregation.
  • Improved process of decoding IPv4 addresses contained in LLDP data.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.77.1 (Sep 3, 2017)

  • Fixed Max Bulk Reps value when you open the Import Devices in Switch Lists/Device Settings Editor. Importing list of devices automatically creates a switch group entry for each device making it faster to create a switch list. Imported devices now show in the list after the import is complete.
  • Serial number and model are now retrieved for Adtran switches.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.20.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.77 (Aug 19, 2017)

  • Added button in Review History for comparing and displaying the differences between two mappings of the same switch at different times. One selection shows the difference between information present on the first switch mapping vs the second switch mapping. The other selection shows movement of a device from one port to a new port. The results of the comparisons may be saved/exported/printed.
  • Added Test button to Device Settings. Use it to verify the device is reachable with Ping and verify your SNMP settings are correct. It also can tell you if it is a switch or a different kind of SNMP enabled device.
  • The target switch is now tested near the start of the mapping to see if it really is a switch, if not a 'do you want to continue' question is asked.
  • Additional sources of warning messages during SNMP single parameter retrievals were identified and the warning suppressed. The warnings were sometimes interpreted by users as errors and slowed the mapping process.
  • New Command Line option (-txt) to save the results of a mapping to a hybrid tab/CSV delimited text file. Columns are represented by tabs and rows within a multi-row cell are represented by commas.
  • Improved export to 10SCAPE. If required columns are missing, a warning is now shown at export.
  • Column Order and Visibility Editor: the 10SCAPE defaults button now turns off the Ping Sweep warning (see Global Settings to reactivate it).
  • Global Settings: the Display Ping Sweep Not Configured warning message is now disabled by default.
  • Global Settings: when switch group specific settings (like MAC limit per port) are changed, the changes are now saved to the currently shown left panel switch group.
  • Switch List Editor: show final report and show individual reports are now unchecked by default.
  • Framework: menu and toolbar are now fixed in place and not dockable.
  • Framework: top titlebar is now correctly updated to show the switch info when the mapping is complete.
  • Juniper, Force10 and Ubiquiti switches are now processed correctly and manufacturer specific details are now retrieved.
  • Some models of Adtran switches are now supported.
  • Juniper switches now show the vlan name, internal vlan number and vlan tag as follows with the tag in curly braces: MYVLAN(5){100}. Other switch brands will continue to show MYLAN(5) or 5 where 5 is the vlan number.
  • In order to speed up the switch list mapping process, the column widths are no longer automatically resized in list mode.
  • VLAN identification for older 3COM switches was improved.
  • Improvements to data shown in vlan columns.
  • Fixed SQL syntax problem in lldpLocChassisId when subtypes 1-7 are present.
  • Fixed usability problem with device settings editor where selections from existing community names would not appear to 'stick'.
  • Fixed XML export where switch information is added in the left column.
  • Added System Description to CDP data.
  • New information added to SNMP Error Report.
  • Changed Review History icon.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.20.0
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.76 (Jul 10, 2017)

  • Added export of results for 10SCAPE network mapping software. Column Order and Visibility Editor now has a default button for 10SCAPE required columns.
  • Maximum width of the IP address column has been increased to allow up to 4 IP Addresses separated with commas.
  • When adding a switch using Switch Lists/Device Settings Editor/Add New Switch it also automatically adds the switch to the Switch Group list.
  • Fixed problem introduced in 2.74 by changing some SNMP request methods.
  • Changed terminology from Server/Router 1/2 to Router/Server 1/2.
  • Improved mapping of legacy Dell 3024, 3048, 5012 switches.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.19.3 -Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.75 (May 30, 2017)

  • Fixed problem where certain columns like Mode might show what appears to be an empty cell.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.19.2
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.74 (May 17, 2017)

  • Additions:
  • 4 new columns with associated history database additions: Assigned VLAN, Partner Port Id (for LACP/LAG/ieee8023adLag(161) and PAGP), Trunking (Cisco only), Port Security (Cisco only).
  • Added a method of canceling/stopping a Switch List in progress if there is an SNMP communications timeout error.
  • Added a new table to the individual switch mapping web page report showing the interface manufacturer of devices attached to 'used' ports.
  • Minor wording changes to web page reports in the titles of LACP/LAG and PAGP sections.
  • Added retrieval of assigned VLANs for ports. Improved algorithm for getting currently used VLANs from qBridge.
  • Added parsing of duplex mode and native VLAN to CDP.
  • Added cell width presets so that if VLAN, IP address, Hostname, Assigned VLAN, LLDP and CDP exceed a basic width, they wrap around rather than span a huge amount of lateral space.
  • Fixes and other changes:
  • Fixed problem importing switch lists where an improperly formatted import text file would cause a database error message on attempts to re-import.
  • Improved parsing of LLDP and now LLDP data appears for Cisco LACP/LAG and PAGP member ports if being sent by the remote switch or server.
  • Fixed LLDP processing of IPv4 data so they are displayed in IPv4 format.
  • LLDP Capabilities now shows Capabilities Enabled instead of Capabilities Supported.
  • Suppressed communication error messages in LLDP and CDP which confused users and slowed down mapping process.
  • Fixed problem displaying LLDP data in LAG member ports. In prior versions, LLDP was being retrieved from the switch but not always displayed in the cells.
  • Retrieves switch, server/router 1 or 2 chassis MAC address from remote device LLDP for adding to Combined Arp Table.
  • Marked LACP/LAG aggregator ports as Interface Type ieee8023adLag(161) even if they are not that way by default.
  • Marked Cisco PAGP aggregator port as Interface Type PAGP -> propVirtual(53): with the member ports listed following.
  • MAC addresses of LACP/LAG and PAGP remote port members are now shown.
  • Fixed problem with web page report showing Cisco last packet times on a port.
  • Fixed problem reporting Cisco IOS duplex mode in duplex column.
  • Improved color contrasting when a cell does not have a white background.
  • Changed instances of "Not Available" in cells to "N/A" for consistency.
  • Fixed bug in XML save where sheet name field was allowing characters that Excel will not allow in the name field.
  • Speeded up writing to history database by not writing empty columns.
  • Speeded up loading data from history database back into results grid.
  • Added max width adjustments for certain columns after loading from history database.
  • If FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF mac address is seen in local computer arp table, it is now ignored and not used in Combined ARP Table.
  • Fixed longstanding problem where a mac address would have more than one IP address due to a variable not being cleared.
  • Speed up by not retrieving incoming/outgoing bytes tables if the associated columns are hidden.
  • Speed up mapping process by not doing all spanning tree protocol queries if STP column is hidden.
  • Removed locate and mark next hop (router). Removed marking known switches. It was causing confusion with users.
  • Temporarily removed JSON export due to ongoing technical issues.
  • Changed SNMP DLL to non-mib loading version.
  • Moved several tables to working (scratchpad) database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.18.0
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.73 (Feb 27, 2017)

  • Added JSON file exporting from Review History. Both single switch manual mapping and switch list mapping export are available.
  • Added 16 IP limit to number of IPs shown in the results grid for a single MAC address. It can be changed in Global Settings.
  • Improved algorithm for determining used/unused ports in Cisco IOS switches. It now shows the time since the last packet came into a port. This gives you a better understanding of how long the port has remained unused.
  • Improved algorithm for determining used/unused ports by making sure required ifType and Status fields are active and visible. Enable them in Settings and Tools/Column Order and Visibility Editor.
  • Corrected row offset issue where if switch does not provide bridge to ifIndex mapping, the ifIndex is used to complete the mapping.
  • Fixed several issues with exporting to XML. For example, page height and width are now limited correctly and will not produce a warning on opening the file in a spreadsheet application.
  • Moved 2 transient SQL tables into the working database.
  • Improved method used on startup to check tables for changed/added columns.
  • Updated dates to 2017.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.17.0
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.72 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Fixed problem where Link Aggregation (LAG) port speed calculations on certain Cisco Nexus switches would cause a crash.
  • Changed the way the IP and Hostname columns are redrawn resulting in faster speed and elimination of a wraparound issue in the IP address subrows.
  • Added new right click menu option to switch between highlighting a single cell in the results grid or the whole row.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Code signing now uses both SHA256 and SHA1 for maximum operating system portability.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.71 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Removed the requirement to install Visual C++ 2013 runtime.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.15.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Code signing now uses both SHA256 and SHA1 for maximum operating system portability.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.70 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • SNMPv2 is now the default.
  • Changes to SNMPv3 to allow you to set it up without having to download and install libeay32.dll. Simplified SNMPv3 settings window.
  • Switch List Editor now allows multiselection of 'switch group (switch+server/router 1+server/router 2)' items to add into switch list.
  • HP Transceiver information is now retrieved and displayed in the web page report for the switch. It is also saved to the history database.
  • HP Physical Port Type enhanced descriptions for Type column are now shown in addition to generic port types like Ethernet(6).
  • Entity Mib stack and chassis data now retrieved and saved in history database.
  • Improvements to the switch stack reporting method. Additional switch brands beyond HP and Cisco will now report. Simplified methods of obtaining model/serial/revisions etc. are a byproduct. Generic switch stack report added to web page report.
  • Asset number and service tag number added to web page report.
  • Tech Support SNMP Walk tool: fixed occasional crash problem cause by data and the target field now grays out when in use.
  • Improved DNS resolver 'save to database' speed.
  • Prohibited sorting columns or activating right click popup menu items while switch is being mapped.
  • Speeds of LAG/Trunk interfaces are now calculated since most switches do not report the true speed.
  • Fixed problem displaying cell colors for duplex column when previous mapping is reloaded from history database.
  • Minor internal speed enhancements when in SNMPv2 and SNMPv3 bulk walk modes.
  • Web page report now correctly shows 'down' interface count.
  • Fixed obscure problem with VLAN indexed community names for Cisco mappings.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.14.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Code signing now uses both SHA256 and SHA1 for maximum operating system portability.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.67 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Startup speed improvements especially noticeable when history database is large.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.13.0
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Code signing now uses both SHA256 and SHA1 for maximum operating system portability.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.66 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Fixed SNMPv1 mode hang.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.65 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Revised LAG port algorithm.
  • Fixed LAG section of web page reports so that it shows only one row per LAG port.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Code signing now uses both SHA256 and SHA1 for maximum operating system portability.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.64 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Corrected problem in Switch List Final Report that gave SQLite database error message.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.12.0
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Code signing now uses both SHA256 and SHA1 for maximum operating system portability.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.63 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Link Aggregation (LAG) ports that appear in the interface type column now show ifNames of ports that are assigned to each LAG interface. A new LAG interface section has also been added to the web page reports both for postmapping and for reviewing a mapping from the history database.
  • LAG and other nonethernet interfaces are now properly tabulated in the web page report, Switch Interface Analysis section.
  • Enhanced the message seen when an SNMP timeout occurs and the port number is not 161.
  • Check for new version is no longer done during command line mode even if it is globally enabled.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.11.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Code signing now uses both SHA256 and SHA1 for maximum operating system portability.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.62 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Database Maintenance: added button to open current user database location folder/directory.
  • Database Maintenance: added method for changing user database location to a new folder/directory location. The new location is saved in the registry.
  • Command Line behavior change: if postexit is specified and the switch fails to respond, a text file is written and displayed in notepad. For single switch mappings the software will then exit. For switch list mappings it will exit when the list is complete.
  • Command Line: added new option userdata which, when followed by a directory path in quotes, allows you to specify the location of the user database files. This overrides any saved or default user database directory locations.
  • Support database now logs the number of switch interfaces, physical and virtual.
  • Support database now logs count of the number N/A values placed in a column.
  • Temporary html files (web page reports) are now deleted at program start rather than on exit.
  • Switch Lists: added Export Switch List to either a CSV or tabbed text file.
  • Improved SQLite error parsing with extended error reporting.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.10.2
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Code signing now uses both SHA256 and SHA1 for maximum operating system portability.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.61 (Jan 4, 2017)

  • Database Maintenance: manually added ARP table entries are now treated the same as entries imported from a file. They will now remain in the Combined ARP Table unless Global Settings/Erase Combined ARP Table Imports on Exit is checked.
  • Command Line: corrected problem where file was not being saved properly if full path was omitted from xml command line option. If the full path is omitted, it will now save to the Documents directory or the last used 'save' directory.
  • History Database: corrected problem where the left control panel and top titlebar were not always updated when loading previous mapping results from the History Database.
  • Cisco Switches only: if a port is down, we attempt to determine if it is in 'error disabled' mode and report the reason next to the 'Down' indication in the Status column.
  • Speed improvement: if the Spanning Tree Protocol column is not visible, we no longer retrieve the information for that protocol.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.60 (Dec 18, 2015)

  • Added support for Amer Networks switches.
  • Added retrieval of stack specific information like serial numbers of individual stack members for Cisco and HP switch stacks. This information has been added to the web browser Switch Mapping Analysis report. It is also saved to the History database for later review.
  • Added link to our Help Videos web page in both the left control panel and the Help menu. These videos show many typical tasks you might do while mapping a switch or set of switches.
  • Added multiselection of the list of SNMP devices in the Switch Lists/Device Settings Editor. You can now delete a one or more selected devices from the list rather than just one at a time.
  • Added multiselection of the list of Switch Groups in the Switch Lists/Switch Group Editor. You can now delete a one or more selected switch groups from the list rather than just one at a time.
  • Added multiselection of the list of switches in a Switch List in the Switch Lists/Switch List Editor. You can now delete a one or more selected switch groups from the switch list rather than just one at a time.
  • Changed reported identification of VirtualBox Virtual Machines attached to switch ports. This information appears in the web browser switch mapping analysis report.
  • Added Private Mib selection to the Support/SNMP Walk tool.
  • Improved SNMP Library Manager. Now detects if the libeay32.dll you have included is 32 or 64 bit. Update links to obtain libeay32.dll.
  • If libeay32.dll does not load, SNMPv3 Settings will show if it is a 64 bit instead of the required 32 bit version. Note that libeay32.dll can be found both as a 32 and 64 bit compile. It is strange that the 64 bit version does not have 64 in the filename.
  • SNMP Device Settings now check for IPv6 IP addresses and disallow them. IPv6 will be supported in a later release.
  • Improved speed to Duplex Status retrieval.
  • Duplex column mode 'auto' is shown blue so the text was now changed to white instead of black to aid visibility.
  • Added command line options to start the software minimized (-min) or hidden (-hide). The hidden option must be used in conjunction with the -postexit option.
  • Table of known switches is now cleared on exit. More improvements to this table are planned for a future release.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.9.2
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.55 (Sep 7, 2015)

  • Clarified text on dialog that appears after you change a device IP address in the Device Settings Editor.
  • Changed text on left control panel button from Select Group to Select Switch. This button is used to select previously used switches and switch groups. Use it to avoid re-entering switch settings.
  • Added a Used Ports section to the web report generated at the end of the switch mapping and to the Switch List Summary Report.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.54 (Sep 7, 2015)

  • A new status column showing success or failure of a switch mapping is now available in the Review History/Available Results listbox.
  • Row heights of the CDP and LLDP columns are now taken into account when sorting by clicking on the headers of other columns.
  • Improved Device Settings Editor to check for change in IP address and prompt for the action to be taken - add a new device IP or change the existing device IP. Changes to the device IP address are now migrated to all database tables.
  • Devices removed using the Device Settings Editor are now also removed from any Switch Lists.
  • Device Settings Editor: the Defaults button now clears the IP address and alias text entry boxes.
  • Switch Groups can now be imported through the Switch Group Editor or by indicating the group as part of an imported Switch List.
  • IP/MAC address pairs discovered as part of the LLDP process are now added to the Combined ARP Table.
  • Left Control Panel Switch Info box is now updated when a previous switch mapping is loaded from the history database.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.11.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.53 (Aug 10, 2015)

  • New command line option: "-historydb databaseName" allows you to select a previous or create new history database when running the software from the command line.
  • Web browser reports and error messages now all have unique filenames making it easier to refresh one if several are open. They are all temporary and are deleted at the end of the session.
  • -Added detection of Microsoft Hyper-V devices for the VM section of the web browser reports.
  • The SQLite error message window now correctly identifies Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 operating systems. It also now shows the path, size and attributes of the current history database.
  • Added new Switch Info reporting panel in the left control panel below the Database Maintenance button.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.10.2
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.52 (May 13, 2015)

  • This release addresses problems in LLDP and CDP parsers that occasionally presented unreadable characters which, in turn might cause an SQLite error.
  • LLDP: fixed MAC address and Network address to always show hex output.
  • CDP: fixed 'Port (ifName)' and 'Device ID' to show either text (if printable) or hex representation.
  • Changed LLDP and CDP retrieval phases to be more responsive to user input.
  • Improved LLDP parser so it now works for more switch models.
  • SNMP Walk Tool: fixed output parser to show hex instead of non-printable characters. Problem was normally seen while showing MAC addresses.
  • Removed an 'are you sure?' popup question for deleting a switch group from a Switch List in the Switch List Editor.
  • Improved switch information in final Switch List Results Analysis Report.
  • Changed unused ethernet ports section of browser reports to show only if no MAC addresses are on the port and the port is down.
  • Fixed formatting on Upstream or Downstream Directly Connected Devices Reported by LLDP and/or CDP in final Switch List Results Analysis Report.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.10.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.51 (Apr 30, 2015)

  • Fixed problem where simply moving mouse over Column Order and Visibility Editor listboxes would cause program crash.
  • Updated MAC address/manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.50 (Apr 30, 2015)

  • Added Bulk Import of SNMPv1/v2c Device Settings from a text file. See Switch Lists/Device Settings Editor/Import Devices.
  • Added Unused Ports Table to Switch Report and improved the same table in the Switch List Results Analysis Report.
  • Added new checkbox to Global Settings to control display of Ping Sweep List Empty message.
  • Added new checkbox to Global Settings to control display of Duplicate Hostname Warning message.
  • Added new checkbox and box to Global Settings for removing stale IP to Hostname resolver entries from the IP/Hostname table. Default is to remove entries older than 3600 seconds (1 hour).
  • Added method in Review History to change to or create a new history database.
  • Added a SNMP Community Name selection button into Device Settings. It brings up a window showing the currently used read or write SNMP v1/v2c community names for quick selection.
  • Corrected problems with Database Protection.
  • Database Maintenance/Import ARP Table can now accept comma separated fields in addition to tab separated fields.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.9
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.42 (Jan 23, 2015)

  • Fixed problem where if history database was empty, you would see an error message about a problem adding a column.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.8.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.41 (Jan 16, 2015)

  • Added new optional Voice VLAN column current supporting Cisco switches only. See Settings and Tools/Column Order and Visibility Editor. The columns will be reset to defaults in order to support adding this new column.
  • Improved method used to show VLANs on unused ports in Cisco switches.
  • Improved method used to retrieve extended information about Cisco switches.
  • Added prompt to copy unprotected database to a safe location prior to protecting certain columns.
  • Fixed a problem where Enterasys switches might not map correctly.
  • XML exporting: a number of non-English European Language special characters are now translated to their ASCII table numeric equivalents. This will improve the importing process into spreadsheets.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.7.4
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.40.1 (Nov 12, 2014)

  • Fixed occasionally seen IP address formatting problem in CDP column.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.40 (Nov 10, 2014)

  • Added full support for mapping Extreme Networks switches running operating systems ExtremeXOS 15.x, 12.x back through older ExtremeWare 7.7. Expanded switch properties gathering for Extreme Networks switches.
  • Additional improvements for better readability on 3200x1900 Hi-DPI displays.
  • Improved algorithm for showing assigned VLANs on unused ports on switches utilizing qBridge MIB reporting.
  • Improved support for older 3Com 4500 Series switches by showing assigned VLANs for unused ports.
  • If the switch reports an IPv4 or IPv6 Multicast Address, we now indicate that in the Manufacturer column.
  • Corrected an issue with LLDP where the MAC address might not always show up correctly.
  • Added SNMP Walk Tool to the Help/Technical Support menu.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.7.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.35 (Sep 9, 2014)

  • Devices on ports reported by qBridge that are members of more than one VLAN are now shown correctly with multiple VLAN numbers separated by commas.
  • The Column Order and Visibility Editor no longer allows you to remove the Interface Index (ifIndex) column from the list of visible columns. If ifIndex is not visible a warning is displayed when you start a manual mapping.
  • Results grid default row height is now increased for better readability on Hi-DPI displays.
  • Added Help menu links for TeamViewer remote support.
  • Added Help menu link to email support.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.6
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.34 (Sep 9, 2014)

  • Importing a Switch List has been improved. Any problems importing the list are now specifically detailed, ie. SNMP device parameters not present or Switch Group not present. New Save button gives you a way to save the import errors to a text file. Problems with cancelling out of Switch List Import has been fixed. Problem with reimporting a list fixed.
  • Corrected problem where in some cases the VLAN, IP Address, and Hostname columns would be so wide that the column widths could not be reduced. There is a new checkbox in Global Settings that limits these column widths to twice the header text width. The checkbox is enabled by default.
  • Improved message text where Ping Sweep is enabled and no targets are specified.
  • Added new right click option to 'Display Cell Background Color Coding Key'.
  • Web browser switch report now mentions the way to view the color coding key.
  • Last Changed Time column values will no longer occasionally appear negative. They will always be positive or indeterminate.
  • The database 'tempSwitchList.db3' is now deleted on program exit.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.5
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.33 (May 22, 2014)

  • Added algorithm changes to support specific issues with obtaining the VLANs for HP ProCurve 1810G switches. Switch firmware must be v2.12 or newer.
  • Added warning message when a user tries to alter certain tables using Database Maintenance.
  • Change: when you click in the IP Address or alias boxes in the left control panel, the Settings window opens for that device.
  • Updated SNMP Manager to v2.02.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.4.3
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.32 (Mar 24, 2014)

  • Corrected seven places that could potentially give the SQLITE_BUSY error message.
  • Improved operating system reporting in error message.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.4.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.31 (Mar 6, 2014)

  • Corrected error 'GetDataFromSwitch:INSERT OR IGNORE INTO tempMacList'.
  • Checks for missing SNMPv1/v2c community name added to Settings dialog.
  • Checks for missing SNMPv1/v2c community name added to ARP table SNMP retrieval.
  • User is now notified if Ping Sweep is enabled and the Ping Sweep target IP list is empty.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.21 (Dec 21, 2013)

  • Corrected problem saving multirow cells (ports with 2 or more attached mac addresses) to the history database. This affects MAC Address, IP Address, Hostname and Interface Manufacturer columns
  • Changes to SQLite interface to better handle the rare occurrence of SQLITE_BUSY messages
  • Improved retrieval of serial number, model number and software versions from Netgear switches
  • Added analysis of used/unused Gigabit Ethernet (type 117) ports on a switch
  • Added new table to history database saving the dot1dBasePortIfIndex for future use
  • Added checkboxes to control the visibility of the auth and priv passwords in the SNMPv3 settings window
  • Added warning to SNMPv3 settings window regarding AuthPriv mode when the database is unprotected
  • Improved SNMPManager utility to better check versions of libeay32.dll
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.2
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.20 (Nov 13, 2013)

  • Revised method for showing VLAN assignment to unused or down ports on Cisco switches. 'N/A' will still appear on stack uplinks and null interfaces.
  • Added command line option to show debugging popup messages during command line processing.
  • Added command line option to suppress initial error messages that appear when a switch is down.
  • Added command line option to load a text list of switches to map in Switch List mode. Also added command line options to turn on Switch List show individual reports, save to XML reports disk and show final report after doing the Switch List from a text list.
  • Alterations to Ping Sweep and Hostname Resolver algorithms to reduce chances of database locking issues.
  • Corrected problem with CDP and LLDP cells having extra blank lines in them when reloaded (opened) from a saved XML file.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.13 (Oct 11, 2013)

  • Added new Switch Alias columns to both the left control panel Select Config and Switch Lists/Switch Configuration Editor windows.
  • Significant changes to LLDP column: corrected matching of local port to LLDP data. Changed 'unknown' to 'not advertised' when LLDP data was not received by the switch. IP address found in LLDP packet is now shown (if available) and IP address found by lookup in the Combined ARP Table is also shown (if available) and they are noted as to which source the IP came from. The Supported Capabilities are now correctly parsed.
  • CDP column: The Supported Capabilities are now correctly parsed. Changed 'unknown' to 'not advertised' when CDP data was not received by the switch.
  • Changed the way the number of rows in the results grid of ports is calculated. Some switches may show more ports than they did before, an example is more loopbacks.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.12 (Oct 11, 2013)

  • Global Settings: Added new checkbox to substitute the switch alias field into the saved XML filenames instead of the IP address. If there is no alias, the IP is used.
  • Command Line Operation: added new option for specifying the output directory for saving XML filenames during Switch List mappings.
  • Minor Algorithm change: if the target switch does not have a populated bridge port to ifIndex table, the contents of the ifIndex table are used. This will not affect normal operation, some very old switches may now map.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.8.0.2
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.11 (Jun 14, 2013)

  • SNMPv3 changes affecting Cisco switches: corrected problem with context field that was not being added to the SNMPv3 queries
  • Documented changes to Cisco switch running-config that are required to use SNMPv3 and get meaningful results

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.10 (Jun 13, 2013)

  • Ping Sweep: significant internal changes to address ARP table issue reported in v2.09. These changes vastly improve collection of ARP information for all supported operating systems.
  • Minor wording changes to Web Browser Summary Report. Added details about results of Ping Sweep action.
  • Review History: it now remembers the last mode (Switch Lists or Manual Mappings) between successive uses of Review History within a session. If you were looking at a Switch Mapping, then come back to look at another, you do not have to reselect the mode again unless you are changing to a different mode.
  • Review History: added switch alias column to Manual Switch Mappings view in the 'Switch Lists or Manual Mappings' list.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.17
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.09 (May 18, 2013)

  • Improved logic of qBridge MIB processing to include switches that only use a small part of qBridge MIB, yet enough to map the switch.
  • Added results grid right click menu items to reset color of a single cell, column or whole grid to white.
  • Added warning to web page report mentioning the effects of ARP table size when Ping Sweep is active. Affects Windows Vista and later operating systems. Please see Microsoft KB949589 for ways to increase the ARP table size. Default is only 256 entries or less depending on your operating system settings.
  • Several minor wording changes to web page report.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.07 (Apr 23, 2013)

  • Switch Lists: fixed problem where if more than 9 switches were in the list, the ordering of the switches in the list was not correct
  • Switch Lists: Switch List editor now saves much faster
  • New right click results options: Copy a whole row or the whole results grid to the clipboard
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.16.2
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.06 (Mar 11, 2013)

  • Compatibility improvement: databases as far back as v1.00 can now be opened and will be automatically modified to conform to v2.x formatting.
  • Added buttons in Global Settings to create command line presets for using ExtraPuTTY.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.05 (Jan 29, 2013)

  • Fixed long standing problem where opening an XML results file would at times show distorted fonts in the results grid.
  • Fixed problem where Spanning Tree Protocol multi row cell information was not being saved properly to XML results file. It was not appearing as a multi row cell when imported into a spreadsheet or reopened from this app.
  • Fixed problem where community names or SNMPv3 credentials that contained SQL reserved characters like single or double quotes caused an SQL exception.
  • Changed the default action of Ping Sweep so that it now will only default to 'active' if the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 or smaller.
  • Updated documentation to reflect methods for saving individual XML files during a Switch List action.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.15.2
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.04 (Dec 15, 2012)

  • Duplicate hostname error message now appears as a page in your web browser if it is encountered during a command line action
  • Double screen painting or blinking on startup has been stopped
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.15
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.03 (Dec 4, 2012)

  • Removed localization from the ifIndex column. This eliminates SQL errors caused when non-numeric characters are found in the column.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.02 (Dec 3, 2012)

  • Fixed problem with SQL inserts into the history database.
  • Fixed refresh of status column after any column has been resorted.
  • Fixed problem of empty cells when Duplex Mode info cannot be found.
  • Minor change to allow display of more than one LLDP or CDP response per port.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 2.01 (Dec 3, 2012)

  • Fixed problem with SQL inserts into the history database.
  • Fixed refresh of status column after any column has been resorted.
  • Fixed problem of empty cells when Duplex Mode info cannot be found.
  • Minor change to allow display of more than one LLDP or CDP response per port

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.9.8 (Sep 20, 2012)

  • Added warning message if any Ping Sweep IP range is larger than 1024. The default Ping Sweep IP range is calculated based on your IPv4 subnet mask. In some cases this could result in a very large default range. This message will warn you and allow you to skip the Ping Sweep action.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.14
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.9.7 (Jun 29, 2012)

  • Improved Cisco processing to include Cisco Nexus 5596 and similar switches. Users may see many more MAC addresses than with prior releases.
  • Corrected a problem where it may have been possible for the program to hang when mapping qBridge mib based switches.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.13
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.9.6 (Jun 8, 2012)

  • Improved Cisco processing to include Cisco Nexus 5010 and similar switches.
  • Fixed problem where Spanning Tree Protocol processing might hang.
  • Spanning Tree column is no longer a default column. It is still available using the Column Order and Visibility Editor.
  • Made changes to Spanning Tree processing that will speed up overall mapping if Spanning Tree is not enabled.
  • Last Change Time column is now a default column.
  • Improved error messaging where SNMP timeouts have occurred. Changed message wording so that when the very first SNMP query fails, you are told there is a settings problem in the switch or the Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool.
  • Improved Cisco model number retrieval to give precedence to Module information over Chassis information.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.12.1
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.9.5 (Apr 19, 2012)

  • Improved qBridge MIB VLAN processing.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.11
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.9.4 (Apr 19, 2012)

  • Added more boundary checks to prevent crash when processing STP information from some models of switches.
  • Added the retrieval of the Address Translation table in addition to retrieving the ARP table from the devices.
  • Fixed the update notification processor so that it supports more minor versions.
  • Default MAC address per cell limit raised to 16 from 8. This can be changed in Global Settings.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.9.3 (Feb 11, 2012)

  • Altered method for displaying information in Last Change Time column (see menu item Settings and Tools/Column Order and Visibility Editor). It now shows the elapsed time since the port changed state, ie. from Up to Down etc. The message 'Indeterminate' means that the state was changed before the switch was last reboot.
  • Fixed 'No Such Instance' message that appeared in the extended properties (firmware version etc) when mapping Linksys switches.
  • Added more extensive error messages for when you have insufficient privileges to map Bridge MIB.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.10
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.9.2 (Feb 11, 2012)

  • Revised qBridge mib processing algorithm and added administratively assigned VLAN notation where available. This notation is found in certain Juniper, D-Link, HP, Netgear and other switches.
  • Improved Support Mode logging.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.9.1 (Jan 7, 2012)

  • Corrected a problem processing qBridge mib information that was introduced in 1.99.8

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.9 (Dec 5, 2011)

  • Fixed program hangup that occurred during "Getting vmMembershipSummaryMemberPorts"

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.8 (Dec 5, 2011)

  • Additional logic changes relating to displaying duplex information from Cisco devices that support STACK-MIB. Tested correctly with model 2960.
  • Corrected timing problems introduced in 1.99.6 that caused high CPU usage particularly during IP to hostname resolution.
  • Changed error messages associated with getting extended information from SMC switches.
  • Added new SNMP error message handlers.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.7 (Nov 2, 2011)

  • Fixed problem with exporting XML that was introduced in 1.99.6.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.6 (Nov 2, 2011)

  • Changed logic relating to displaying duplex information from Cisco® devices that support STACK-MIB.
  • Improved warning message relating to ARP table download limit. Particularly important for core switch mapping: ex. Cisco® 6509 series.
  • Removed tab area in lower section of results.
  • Export and import of Device SNMP information and Switch Configurations has been added to the Database Maintenance tool.
  • Resolving of IPs to hostnames now defaults to on.
  • ifAlias is now a default active column.
  • Cisco Small Business MIB now used to gather detailed device info and duplex status about switches from that series.
  • User is now notified if hostname column is visible and resolve IPs to hostnames is not checked.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.8
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.5 (Oct 21, 2011)

  • Corrected problem erasing Combined ARP table on exit if enabled in Settings.
  • Added Settings option to erase IP/Hostname Resolver table on exit.
  • Added Settings option to control whether or not to use the IP/Hostname Resolver table.
  • Ping Sweep has now been moved up to near the beginning of the mapping process so that the switch's bridge tables can be populated if attached devices have been aged out of the switch cache.
  • A check is now done on the IP/Hostname Resolver responses to see if duplicate hostnames appear for different IPv4 addresses. If duplicates are found, they are reported in a list.
  • Added Print Page Options dialog to File menu item and to the right click menu. This gives you control over the print margins.
  • Tested successfully with SMC6128L2 switch and added SMC specific extensions to gather additional information about the switch.
  • Users are now given the opportunity to signup for new version notification by email through a form on our website.
  • Changed installer to Inno Setup.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.4 (Oct 21, 2011)

  • Changed from use of SxS DLLs to static linking - eliminates constant end-user system configuration issues.
  • Fixed problem running on color depths of less than 32 bits per pixel. Crash occurred when viewing 'About'. This problem mostly occurred when using Remote Desktop to run the program on another machine since Remote Desktop defaults to low color mode.
  • Check mark now properly shows indication of the status of Support Mode in the Help/Support Menu.
  • Changed the notation of 'Setup' to 'Settings' where applicable throughout the program. Button tooltips were also updated to match this change and some settings buttons underwent minor renaming to better indicate their function.
  • Tested successfully with HP Procurve 1810G-8 switch running v2.2 firmware. Duplex information is not available.
  • Corrected minor qBridge MIB issue to allow successful mapping of Enterasys Cabletron 2H252-25R Smart Switch 2200.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.6.3
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.3 (Mar 24, 2011)

  • Fixed significant problem processing VLAN information in qBridge MIB data.
  • Fixed problem where an apostrophe in the XML export path would cause an SQL statement write error.
  • Added more Support Mode informational messages.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.2 (Mar 24, 2011)

  • Improved VLAN reporting for Cisco Small Business series switches.
  • SNMP and html report temporary files are deleted on program exit.
  • DNS resolved domain names that include ' or " or % characters now have those characters removed so that they do not interfere with SQL queries.
  • Removed message StdBridge:vtpVlanState: No data is available.
  • Added more debugging messages where 'No data is available.' occurs.
  • Corrected interface type SNMP queries to always ask for numeric results.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.4
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • updated SNMP engine to 5.5
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99.1 (Sep 18, 2010)

  • Fixed problem where if VLAN column was not visible, qBridge-MIB information was not processed.
  • Added more Support Mode informational messages.
  • Speed improvements by doing less database queries and removing a duplicate SNMP query.
  • Added additional validation of MAC address data.
  • Added automatic version check. This is controllable in Setup.
  • Changed 'About' window.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.7.2.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.99 (Oct 22, 2009)

  • Switch Properties window: Added display of Switch IP Address.
  • Setup: Autosizing of column widths is now optional. It can also be done on an individual column basis or all columns from the right click menu.
  • Fixed error where a switch without a formal internal name was showing an error referring to the Dell brand even it if was not that brand.
  • Fixed problem where duplicate mac addresses might show up in the same cell.
  • Added another method of obtaining Cisco Vlans.
  • Added ability to launch an SSH program from the right click menu and the main menu.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.6.19 and converted it to static linkage to avoid interference with previous versions.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.
  • Tested on Windows 7 RTM.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.98 (May 19, 2009)

  • SQLite: Fixed a problem where SQLite was unable to open databases with some acceptable non-English European language characters in the SQLite database paths. The paths appeared corrupted to SQLite.
  • Improved results grid column sorting.
  • Switch Properties window: Added method to export to a text file.
  • Updated SQLite to version 3.6.13.
  • Updated MAC address/Manufacturer database.

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.97 (Apr 4, 2009)

  • Improved CISCO-STACK-MIB support

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.96 (Jan 21, 2009)

  • SNMP settings now saved individually, improved XML export for spreadsheets, improved user interface

New in Managed Switch Port Mapping Tool 1.95 (Nov 11, 2008)

  • improved switch mapping algorithm, improved user interface