In this chapter you will explore some of the more advanced features of GNS3, in particular I will be dealing with features that enhance your connectivity to and from the world outside of your GNS3 environment, as well as dealing with the more common interface enhancements that you will probably want to use.
The following topics will be covered in this chapter:
Connecting to physical interfaces
Mini-project – connecting your GNS3 router to your LAN
The Microsoft Loopback adapter
The Linux NIO TAP adapter
The OS X TUN/TAP adapter
Adding VLAN support
Generic Ethernet switch
EtherSwitch router
Terminal tips
Using a different terminal application
Using the AUX port
Troubleshooting a device console
Fine-tuning the topology – adding graphics and text
Accessing GNS3 running on a remote machine
Accessing a device console remotely
Linking GNS3 topologies on different hosts
Once you have explored all the features in this chapter, you will have a simulation environment ready to build as sophisticated...