Detect and Resolve IP Address Conflicts Faster
Find conflicting IPs, identify affected devices, and streamline troubleshooting with SolarWinds® IP Address Manager (IPAM).
Resolve IP Conflicts More Efficiently
Pinpoint Devices Causing IP Address Conflicts
An Internet Protocol (IP) address conflict happens when two devices compete for the same address, but identifying which systems are affected can be difficult with ping and ARP utilities alone. SolarWinds® IP Address Manager (IPAM) automatically scans your subnets to discover all IP addresses and actively flags conflicts the moment they occur. Alerts are organized by subnet, showing the IP address, conflict type, and MAC addresses in conflict—so you can see exactly which systems are contending and take action before users notice a network disruption.
- Automatically scan subnets to discover all active IP addresses in range
- Surface conflicting IPs organized by subnet for fast identification
Streamline Troubleshooting With Detailed Conflict Data
With IP address conflict detection, SolarWinds IPAM takes you directly to the conflict details in one click. The event information displays the IP address, conflict type, subnet, and MAC addresses in conflict—all in a single view. IPAM also shows recommended actions so you can resolve the issue without guessing. Click "See more Recommended Actions" to explore additional remediation steps. Stop switching between tools to piece together what went wrong. Use SolarWinds IP Address Manager for less guesswork, and faster resolution of IP conflicts.
- View IP address, conflict type, subnet, and MAC addresses in one widget
- Access recommended actions for each conflict without switching tools
Reconfigure IP Settings and Restore Connectivity Faster
Once you understand the system type and location of the conflict, reconfiguring IP settings is straightforward. Find an available IP address within the same subnet, make the needed Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) configuration entries, and update the server configuration directly from the IPAM interface. DNS and DHCP mismatches and misconfigurations can cause major network connectivity issues. When IPAM functionality is used as part of SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted, you can even remotely shut down the switch port connected to the offending device—cutting off network connectivity to the system causing the conflict without leaving your desk.
- Find available IP addresses within the same subnet
- Remotely shut down switch ports when used as part of Observability Self-Hosted
Automate IP Conflict Detection and Alerting
SolarWinds IPAM delivers IP address tracking through automatic scanning, monitoring, and subnet discovery. Conflict reporting and alerts are automated, so you can proactively fix conflicts before they impact users. IPAM automates IP record creation and management for both IPv4 and IPv6 environments. As soon as any IP conflict is detected, an event is triggered in the IP Address Conflicts widget, and IPAM alerts you and directs you to the exact address experiencing the issue. From there, you can quickly navigate to the identified asset, determine the specific issue, and resolve it.
- Trigger events in the IP Address Conflicts widget automatically
- Support both IPv4 and IPv6 environments with automated record creation
Prevent Recurring IP Conflicts Across Your Network
IPAM helps you prevent IP conflicts by eliminating human error from the IP address scanning and tracking process. Automated ICMP and SNMP scanning keeps your records up to date without manual effort. Create hierarchy groups for subnets to help ensure each device on the network only ever has one IP address. With scheduled scanning intervals as frequent as every 10 minutes, IPAM continuously validates your address space—so duplicate assignments are caught and resolved before they become network-impacting issues.
- Schedule scans as frequently as every 10 minutes
- Create hierarchy groups to organize IP space
- Ensure each device has only one IP address
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SolarWinds IP Address Manager
- Automate IP conflict detection and alerts across monitored subnets.
- Analyze conflict details to identify affected IPs and devices faster.
- Update DNS and DHCP configurations to help resolve address conflicts.