---
title: "L3 nHop Network Topology"
canonical: "https://docs.infoblox.com/space/INAG722/15827107/L3%20nHop%20Network%20Topology"
format: markdown
---
**L3** **n** **Hop** shows all active devices that can be reached from a selected starting device in the network through a chosen number of routed Level 3 connections. In the resulting graph, the name of the starting device is highlighted in green. Devices that cannot be reached, or that are farther away than the **Hop** **Count** are not shown in the resulting view. The information conveyed here can be considered a superset of the **Path** **Analysis** feature, which shows the preferred L3 routed path from the selected stating device to a defined destination device.

1. In the left panel, click **L3** **n** **Hop**.
2. In the left panel, click the row containing the starting device.
3. In the **L3** **n** **Hop** dialog, select a **Hop** **Count** and a **Protocol**.
4. Click **OK**.

  

  

**Note:**  L3 connections are directional; a hop to a neighboring router and back is considered two hops. If you set **Hop** **Count** to **1**, you won't see any return hops to the starting device.
  

  

—   To modify the graph (Hop Count, Protocol and other factors): Click **Refine** **View** above the graph.  

Juniper M5 and> Macro (anchor)

 M10 routers that are running virtual device contexts will have their VDCs appear in this list, appearing as any other router.