Network Diagram with nwdiag

A network diagram is a visual representation of a computer or telecommunications network. It illustrates the arrangement and interconnections of network components, including servers, routers, switches, hubs, and devices. Network diagrams are invaluable tools for network engineers and administrators to understand, set up, and troubleshoot networks. They are also essential for visualizing the structure and flow of data in a network, ensuring optimal performance and security.

nwdiag, developed by Takeshi Komiya, provides a streamlined platform to swiftly sketch network diagrams. We extend our gratitude to Takeshi for this innovative tool!

Given its intuitive syntax, nwdiag has been seamlessly integrated into PlantUML. The examples showcased here are inspired by the ones documented by Takeshi.

Простая диаграмма

Определите сеть

Определение некоторых элементов или серверов в сети

Полный пример

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Define multiple addresses

Grouping nodes

Define group inside network definitions

Define group outside of network definitions

Define several groups on same network

Example with 2 group

[Ref. QA-12663]

Example with 3 groups

[Ref. QA-13138]

Extended Syntax (for network or group)

Network

For network or network's component, you can add or change:

Group

For a group, you can add or change:

[Ref. QA-12056]

Using Sprites

You can use all sprites (icons) from the Standard Library or any other library.

Use the notation <$sprite> to use a sprite, \n to make a new line, or any other Creole syntax.

[Ref. QA-11862]

Using OpenIconic

You can also use the icons from OpenIconic in network or node descriptions.

Use the notation <&icon> to make an icon, <&icon*n> to multiply the size by a factor n, and \n to make a newline:

Same nodes on more than two networks

You can use same nodes on different networks (more than two networks); nwdiag use in this case 'jump line' over networks.

Peer networks

Peer networks are simple connections between two nodes, for which we don't use a horizontal "busbar" network

Peer networks and group

Without group

Group on first

Group on second

Group on third

[Ref. Issue#408 and QA-12655]

Add title, caption, header, footer or legend on network diagram

[Ref. QA-11303 and Common commands]

With or without shadow

With shadow (by default)

Without shadow

[Ref. QA-14516]

Change width of the networks

You can change the width of the networks, especially in order to have the same full width for only some or all networks.

Here are some examples, with all the possibilities.

First example

Second example

Other internal networks

You can define other internal networks (TCP/IP, USB, SERIAL,...).

[Ref. QA-12824]

Using (global) style

Without style (by default)

With style

You can use style to change rendering of elements.

[Ref. QA-14479]

Appendix: Test of all shapes on Network diagram (nwdiag)

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