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GNS3 Network Simulation Guide

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GNS3 Network Simulation Guide

Overview of this book

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)
GNS3 Network Simulation Guide
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Jumping in the deep end – a basic two-router configuration


If you have completed all of the setup steps from Chapter 1, Clearing the First Hurdle, start by opening GNS3 and following the enlisted steps. If you haven't completed your setup, then don't try this yet.

Step 1: Open the workspace

If you have just launched GNS3, you will see the New Project dialogue box opened. If you already have GNS3 opened, navigate to File | New Blank Project to reach the New Project dialogue box. In the Project Name: field, type Basic2Routers, or some other name of your choice. Note that as you type the name of your project, the name of the project directory is filled in for you automatically.

Check the Save nvrams including EtherSwitch VLANs and crypto keys option. Normally you would leave this option unchecked, but you will see the effect this has in the following section. Also check the Save traffic captures option. Leave the Unbase images… option unchecked.

Now click on OK to start your project. The main...