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GNS3 Network Simulation Guide

GNS3 Network Simulation Guide

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GNS3 Network Simulation Guide

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GNS3 is an open-source Graphical Network Simulator used extensively by networking professionals to simulate networking devices such as Cisco, Juniper and Vyatta routers, along with Virtual PCs. GNS3 Network Simulation Guide gives you all the information you need to run a successful GNS3 simulation. You will be guided through the tricky installation pre-requisites and procedures involved in developing a simulated topology suitable for studying for Cisco CCIE Certification. We will also cover many useful tips and tricks which will help you make the most of your GNS3 simulator application. You will begin the GNS3 journey by ensuring that you have prepared your computer with any additional files required by GNS3, to set up the simulated environment needed for a successful installation process. Once GNS3 is installed, you will get to work creating a successful simulation including routers, Ethernet switches, Virtual PCs, and capture packets using Wireshark. Next, you will learn how to master GNS3's Graphical User Interface as well as the Command Console. The inner workings of GNS3 are described in depth so that you gain an appreciation of how UDP tunnels are used to tie the many components of GNS3 together. By following the clear examples and exercises in this guide, you will learn everything that you need to know about how to use GNS3 to prepare for certifications, as well as simulate real-world network scenarios.
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
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GNS3 Network Simulation Guide
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
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Index

Chapter 3. Enhancing GNS3

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...

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