A system and method for efficiently and accurately detecting errors in a
network is provided. Devices coupled to a network are configured to
determine their local network status and transmit their local network
status to a centralized location. The centralized location is configured
to receive the local network status from each device and provide network
status for the entire network. The centralized location is also
configured to analyze the collective network status information and
report any network errors. The centralized location is further configured
to present the information in a format that allows a user of the network
to quickly determine the configuration and status of the network (such as
a computer generated graphical representation of the network).