Displaying a subset of network nodes based on discovered attributes

A network management node connected to one or more networks, said network management node comprising:

• a plurality of modules stored on a computer readable medium;
• and
• a database storing information related to a plurality of network devices in said one or more networks, wherein said plurality of modules are operable to receive filter information including at least one selected filter;
• retrieve network device information based on said filter information from said database;
• and create a visual representation of said network device information, said visual representation including one or more network segments.

A computer readable medium on which is embedded a program, the program performing a method for providing information related to one or more networks, the method comprising steps of:

• receiving filter information including at least one selected filter;
• retrieving network device information based on said filter information, said network device information being related to one or more network devices in said one or more networks;
• and
• creating a visual representation of said network device information, said visual representation including one or more network segments.