January 2014

Using open-source routers in GNS3

GNS3 can be used to simulate a network composed exclusively of open-source routers, switches, servers, and hosts. In this post, we will investigate how well GNS3 works when we use it strictly as an open-source network simulator, without using Cisco or Juniper routers in the simulation.

GNS3: Qemu or VirtualBox?

To run virtual nodes in a simulated network, the GNS3 open-source network simulator supports two virtualization technologies: Qemu and VirtualBox. The open-source routers we will use in a GNS3 simulated network must run on either a Qemu or a VirtualBox hypervisor. Depending on one’s requirements, one might choose either VirtualBox or Qemu. Let me tell

Set Up GNS3 with Open-Source Routers

GNS3 is a very popular network simulation tool that runs on the major operating systems: Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. GNS3 is primarily used to emulate networks of Cisco routers and is used by professionals studying for Cisco certification exams. GNS3 supports Cisco router software images running on the Dynamips hardware emulation program. GNS3 also

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