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Add a Network Element to design

To add a network element (node) to your network design, follow the steps below. This guide focuses on creating an IP Router (Ethernet Ports) node using the E-lighthouse Network Planner (ENP) Web Client.

✅ Prerequisite: Make sure you have a network design loaded and opened in the Topology View. If not, follow the Create a Network Design guide first.

🧩 Step 1: Open the Add Node Menu

  1. In the Topology View, right-click anywhere on the map canvas.
  2. In the context menu, click the “Node” option (often displayed with a "+" icon).
  3. Select “Add node of type IP Router (Ethernet ports)” from the list.
Right click to select the Node option > Add node of type IP Router (Ethernet ports)
Right-click > Node > Add node of type IP Router (Ethernet ports)

📝 Step 2: Complete the Node Form

Once you select the node type, a configuration panel will open.

  • Filter the node types (if necessary) to quickly find IP Router.
  • Fill in the required node properties such as:
  • Node name
  • Technology type
  • Location (if applicable)

Then, confirm the creation to add the node to the topology.

Form to create said node completed
Form to configure and confirm the new IP Router node

🧠 Step 3: Review the Node in the Control Window

After adding the node, you can view and manage it using the Control Window.

  1. Open the Control Window from the top menu or use the shortcut (C + W).
  2. Navigate to the Network view & analysis → Nodes section.
  3. Open the IP Router table to see the newly added node and its details.
View of the node created in its corresponding table in Control Window
The created IP Router node listed in the Control Window

🔎 Additional Tips

  • Nodes that are not yet connected may be hidden on the map.

    💡 Tip: Disable the “Hide non-connected nodes” toggle in the bottom-left corner of the map to reveal all nodes.

  • You can continue editing node properties from the Control Window or use the right-click context menu in the Topology View.

✅ Summary

You’ve successfully:

  • Opened the context menu and selected an IP Router node type
  • Configured and placed a new node on the topology
  • Viewed and managed the node using the Control Window

Next, you may want to connect your node to others with links or associate a network controller to simulate behavior.

👉 Continue with Create a Network Controller