1. A method for automatic discovery of logical links associated with network devices comprising the steps of: selecting a first managed network device having a first network interface, said first network device being managed by a network management system; determining a local interface address and a next neighbor address associated with said first network interface; comparing said local interface address and next neighbor address with endpoint address information associated with a plurality of logical links stored in a logical link database associated with said network management system; creating a first logical link between said local interface address and said next neighbor address; storing said first logical link in said logical link database; displaying a graphical representation of said first logical link on a display device.