SolarWinds User Device Tracker
User Device Tracker
Locate connected users and devices in seconds. Stop threats before they spread.
What is a user device tracker?
A user device tracker is network tracking software designed to automatically discover, locate, and map connected network devices and active users across wired and wireless switch ports. SolarWinds® User Device Tracker (UDT) correlates MAC addresses, IP addresses, hostnames, and Active Directory usernames to specific switch ports, giving IT teams real-time and historical visibility into endpoint connections as part of SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted.
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Fast, automated network device tracking
Stop manually tracking endpoints across hundreds of switch ports. SolarWinds User Device Tracker automates discovery, mapping, and monitoring so you can find any connected user or device in seconds.
Endpoint search
Find any connected device or user in seconds
Search by IP address, MAC address, hostname, or Active Directory username to instantly locate the current switch, port, and VLAN for any wired or wireless endpoint. Stop wasting time digging through CLI tables and spreadsheets to find what is connected and where.
Reclaim unused switch ports and plan capacity
Monitor switch port capacity and usage trends across your entire network. Identify overloaded switches, reclaim unused ports, and generate comprehensive port utilization reports to plan future hardware investments without guesswork.
Rogue detection
Stop unauthorized devices before they cause damage
Build device whitelists of approved endpoints and create watch lists for devices or users that need closer monitoring. When a device that is not on your whitelist or a device on your watch list connects to the network, receive an automatic alert and shut down the affected switch port with a single click.
Track wireless endpoints across access points and SSIDs
Connection history
Maintain accurate connection history for audits and investigations
User Device Tracker maintains a historical database of Layer 2 and Layer 3 connections for all monitored switches and access points. View when a device connected, where the connection occurred, and who was using the device. This history supports forensics investigations, compliance reporting, and capacity planning.
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Comprehensive tracking capabilities
Understand the mechanics behind automated endpoint tracking, switch port mapping, and user identification.
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User device tracking FAQ
What is a user device tracker?
A user device tracker is software that automates the discovery, mapping, and monitoring of connected network endpoints. It eliminates manual port mapping by pulling live switch connection data via SNMP, giving IT teams immediate insight into what is connected to the network and where. SolarWinds User Device Tracker is available as a module within SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted.
How do I locate a specific device on my network?
How do I locate a specific device on my network?
SolarWinds User Device Tracker lets you locate any connected device in seconds. Enter a search query using the device's IP address, MAC address, or hostname to see the corresponding switch name, physical port, and active VLAN. You can also search by Active Directory username if the device authenticates with your domain controller.
Can a network device tracker identify the user connected to a specific port?
Can a network device tracker identify the user connected to a specific port?
Yes. By combining switch connection data with Active Directory logs, User Device Tracker displays the exact domain username associated with the device plugged into a specific port, helping you quickly identify the user. This user identification capability also maintains login history for compliance and investigation purposes.
How can I find which switch port a device is connected to?
How can I find which switch port a device is connected to?
How can I track devices connected to wireless access points?
How can I track devices connected to wireless access points?
SolarWinds User Device Tracker monitors wireless access points and SSIDs alongside wired switches. You can search by MAC address, IP address, or device vendor to locate wireless endpoints. UDT also tracks the number of wireless devices connected to each access point and displays SSID-level endpoint connections for complete wireless visibility.
Can network device tracking software show a device's connection history?
Can network device tracking software show a device's connection history?
Yes. User Device Tracker maintains a historical database of Layer 2 and Layer 3 connections for all monitored switches and access points. You can view when a device connected, where the connection occurred, and who was using the device. This history supports forensics investigations and compliance reporting.
What is the difference between a device whitelist and a device watch list?
What is the difference between a device whitelist and a device watch list?
A whitelist identifies devices approved to access your network. Devices not on the whitelist appear as rogue devices and trigger automatic alerts. A watch list tracks specific devices or users you want to monitor closely. When a watched device connects, UDT sends an alert so you can investigate or take action immediately.
