microsoft (http://www NULL.rj-diamond NULL.com/alex/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/microsoft1 NULL.jpg)  A great tool allowing you to easily document your network and what is installed on it is LANsurveyor.  It will create a network diagram in Visio format in just a matter of minutes, after going out and scanning the network for connected items (PC’s, Laptops, Routers, Printer, etc).  For a limited time, solarwinds is offering this add-on free (a $499 value as they claim), by just filling out their registration form.   *NOTE: As they themselves claim – Visio 2007 is required*

**From their Website**

LANsurveyor Express for Microsoft® Visio® is a powerful Visio 2007 plug-in that makes it easy to get comprehensive network maps in just minutes! Accessible via the Visio toolbar, LANsurveyor Express automatically discovers your network and produces topology maps in Visio format. Plus, LANsurveyor Express uses Visio SmartShapes® to represent your network devices and populates each node’s custom properties with the node’s IP address, network name, and fully-qualified domain name

http://www.solarwinds.com/register/registrationform.aspx?program=583&c=70150000000E50d (http://www NULL.solarwinds NULL.com/register/registrationform NULL.aspx?program=583&c=70150000000E50d)  (Registration Location you need to register to be able get your FREE License Key which is a $499 value)

http://www.solarwinds.com/register/MoreSoftware.aspx?External=false&Program=583 (http://www NULL.solarwinds NULL.com/register/MoreSoftware NULL.aspx?External=false&Program=583)  (Download Location)

**Disclosure – I have no affiliation, employment, or payments from anyone connected to this product (Even though if they would like to pay me I wouldn’t mind), I’m simply recommending this product as an end user who has benefitted from the product.**