Tag: Cisco Switch

How to Add Layer 2 Switch in GNS3

Adding a Layer 2 Switch to GNS3 can significantly improve your practice sessions if you prepare for Cisco pass exams. Using a network device such as an L2 Switch involves creating a new project, selecting its type, and configuring its settings. Also, this device lets you connect your virtual computers or other network devices.

After setting up the switch, you can use various switching concepts such as VLAN, STP, and EtherChannel in your topology. In short, you can gain valuable experience and improve your skills before taking the genuine exam by simulating devices used in the real world.

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How to Configure Telnet on Cisco Router in GNS3

In the field of network engineering, setting up Telnet on a Cisco Router is crucial. This is something everyone in IT and network roles should be familiar with. Thanks to Telnet, a network protocol, we can easily connect to network devices from a distance. These devices could include a modem, Router, Switch, and firewall, for instance.

GNS3 is a tool that lots of network engineers and beginners use. It helps us set up real network situations in a virtual space. One thing we can practice with is the Telnet protocol. So, in this article, we’ll guide you on how to set up Telnet on a Cisco Router using GNS3.

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How to Add Cisco IOS Router to GNS3 and GNS3 VM

If you know a lot about computer networks, you’ve probably heard of GNS3 and a Cisco IOS Router. GNS3 is a program that lets you make complicated network setups. It helps you use routers, switches, or firewall things without needing any physical equipment.

Cisco IOS is the active system that works on Cisco routers and switches. When you add these IOS images into graphical network software, you can practice on a computer. This way, it helps you get ready for Cisco’s really well-known network tests. In this article, we’ll show you how to add or import these IOS devices to the GNS3 emulator program.

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