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Yes. It's pretty accurate. You're looking at Mexico/Juarez to get the Cisco IOS' though.
 
Hey.

Well I am completely new to the software and I am using it as part of my final year project in university.

Now I am kinda stuck on where to start with it all and what I want to create at the end of it.

Any ideas?
 
TomElZ said:
Hey.

Well I am completely new to the software and I am using it as part of my final year project in university.

Now I am kinda stuck on where to start with it all and what I want to create at the end of it.

Any ideas?
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What do you want to do for your final year project? This will help us know what you need from GNS3 :)
 
I've used it loads throughout my CCNP studies, early versions weren't so stable but with the newer versions, I've had some fairly large labs running (15 routers) and its been rock solid.
 
moss said:
I've used it loads throughout my CCNP studies, early versions weren't so stable but with the newer versions, I've had some fairly large labs running (15 routers) and its been rock solid.
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I can vouch for it too, as I recently used it to help pass my CCNA: Security. Just need to know what the OP needs now :D
 
I tried using GNS3 but gave up after I couldn't get it to work (program ran fine, I selected the router files, tried to use a router and it just gave an error). I may have another try myself though, I'll have to see if there are any good guides/tutorials online for setting it up.
 
Been ages since I've used GNS3 but I think that if you're gonna use say a Cisco 2600 you need to provide GNS3 the IOS for a 2600.

HEADRAT
 
Depending on your needs, you can use Packet Tracer (Do need a netacad user/pass, but can still get it 'somewhere' ;)) as this is a simulator and could be all you need.. Just dont know what you need it for.
 
With regards to the IOS's I have grasped that and I know I will require an IOS - just which IOS I will need is something I will have to decide.

The program initially looks complicated however I guess the more practice the easier it will become.

With regards to what I want to achieve - I have basically been asked to have a look at it and create some kind of network simulation using it. I know that I may be able to use WireShark as part of this?

The thing that I implement isn't the only thing I am going to be creating but it is the thing that I am going to be using to get my practical marks (i.e build, test, draw conclusions). Therefore I don't think it is going to be too over complicated just something good that I can demonstrate I guess.

I am also going to be doing some research on various things so the actual thing I am going to simulate doesn't have to be the be all end all kind of thing.
 
TomElZ said:
With regards to the IOS's I have grasped that and I know I will require an IOS - just which IOS I will need is something I will have to decide.

The program initially looks complicated however I guess the more practice the easier it will become.

With regards to what I want to achieve - I have basically been asked to have a look at it and create some kind of network simulation using it. I know that I may be able to use WireShark as part of this?

The thing that I implement isn't the only thing I am going to be creating but it is the thing that I am going to be using to get my practical marks (i.e build, test, draw conclusions). Therefore I don't think it is going to be too over complicated just something good that I can demonstrate I guess.

I am also going to be doing some research on various things so the actual thing I am going to simulate doesn't have to be the be all end all kind of thing.
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Can easily simulate a network using Packet Tracer (Can stick in servers, computers, wireless APs, switches, routers) and will be easier to use if its just for a network design. Can also configure the devices via the GUI.
 
I don't think Packet Tracer is Open Source is it?

It's important that I use a piece of Open Source software as I am doing some research into Open Source as well.

Cheers.
 
TomElZ said:
I don't think Packet Tracer is Open Source is it?

It's important that I use a piece of Open Source software as I am doing some research into Open Source as well.

Cheers.
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Better off using GNS3 then. Just get stuck in and if you run in to problems, you know where to come :)
 
Hi Lads.

Well basically I have done most of the very basic tutorials but I'm still stuck on what I can do now I know a bit more about it.

Are there any good tutorials you can point me towards so I can further my understanding?

Cheers.

Also: I have two CCNA books here - CCNA Official Exam Certification Library Third Edition. Will it be off any use to read through these?

Time isn't on my side you see and I need to be able to put something together that is semi-complicated and something that I can test.
 
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Think they will be useful?

With the software can you perform tests for reliability, performance etc?
 
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