Generating a network topology graph with Zenmap

Zenmap's topology tab allows users to obtain a graphical representation of the network. Network diagrams are used for several tasks in IT, and we can save ourselves from having to draw the topology with third-party tools by exporting the topology graph from Nmap. This tab also includes several visualization options to tweak the view of the graph.

This recipe will show you how to generate an image of your network topology with Zenmap.

How to do it...

Scan the network that you wish to map in Zenmap, adding the option --traceroute:

# nmap -sV --traceroute scanme.nmap.org  

Go to the tab named Topology. You should see the topology graph now, as shown in the following screenshot:

In this view, you may rearrange the...