I’d be happy to help you create a Webtile Network Discovery report. However, I’ll need a bit more context to tailor it to your needs.
Challenge 2: Coordinate Drift (Dynamic Networks) Problem: DHCP IPs change. Laptops move. A static tile coordinate (e.g., "192.168.1.x") becomes obsolete when a device moves to a new subnet. Solution: Use Device Fingerprinting. Instead of storing an IP, store a fingerprint (MAC address + Hostname + OS fingerprint). The tile generator updates the coordinates every discovery cycle. If the fingerprint moves, the tile moves.
Windows Configuration: Managed via the Network and Sharing Center, where users must enable "Turn on network discovery" for their specific profile (Private vs. Public) to allow resource sharing like printers and folders.
Simple Interface: It provides an easy-to-navigate environment for junior network engineers or home users to verify if their computer can "see" other devices on a local area network (LAN) without complex command-line configurations.
Automated Asset Identification: Scans specified IP ranges to detect computers, servers, routers, switches, and printers.
IP Port Scanning: It scans specific IPs for open, visible ports, which is essential for verifying that services like web servers, file sharing, or printers are correctly configured and accessible. Why Use a Lightweight Tool?