Welcome to PLANNet

PLANNet is a simple visual network diagramming tool that helps you design, plan and document your networks. Never scribble a network on paper again!

Getting Started

To get started with PLANNet, follow these steps:

1. Download the latest version of PLANNet from our store.
2. Extract the downloaded file to your desired location.
3. Run the application by executing the PLANNet.exe application file.

PLANNet's Solution: A Smarter Approach

PLANNet was born from a simple question: "How hard could it be?" to create a network diagramming tool that actually works the way network engineers think.

Port-Accurate Connections

Instead of generic shapes and ad-hoc lines, PLANNet uses schematic node representations for network devices with their actual port layouts. When you connect devices, you drag and drop from one specific port to another, exactly as you would plug in a physical cable. Every connection snaps to a specific port, eliminating ambiguous connections.

Custom Device Catalog

Rather than hunting through stencil libraries, PLANNet lets you build your own device catalog. You can create network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, etc.) with the correct number of ports and layout, then reuse them across projects.

Living Documentation

PLANNet isn't just about drawing pictures – it's designed as a practical network planning assistant. You can annotate each node, port, and link with rich information: IP addresses, MAC addresses, VLAN IDs, link speeds, cable types, and more. Your diagram becomes a living document of your network's design.

From Plan to Implementation

Future features will include the ability to generate deployment checklists from your diagrams, turning your visual plan into a step-by-step implementation guide.

Key Features

Network Design & Visualization

• Add Network Devices: Easily add switches, firewalls, routers, and other network equipment
• Device Configuration: Configure device properties including labels, types, IP/CIDR addressing, and vendor information
• Port Management: Add and configure port groups with different connector types and numbering schemes
• Visual Customization: Customize device icons, colors, and appearance for easy identification

Network Topology

• Interactive Canvas: Drag devices to where they belong to create your network layout
• Network Links: Connect devices by dragging between ports to create network connections
• Link Management: Modify link paths with waypoints for clean, professional diagrams
• Node Organization: Sort and organize devices in the node tree for better project structure

Device Discovery

• Network Scanning: Automatically discover devices on your network by IP range
• Existing Network Integration: Add discovered devices directly into your project canvas
• Multiple Network Support: Scan different network segments and subnets

Advanced Features

• Catalog System: Save devices as templates for reuse across projects
• History & Undo: Full undo/redo functionality to track and revert changes
• Notes & Documentation: Built-in documentation tools for project notes and specifications

See our Roadmap for upcoming features and improvements.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for solutions or contact us via email at sales@plannet.work.