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Cisco Network Simulator




The Cisco Network Simulator, Router Simulator & Switch Simulator

The Boson NetSim Network Simulator is an application that simulates Cisco Systems' networking hardware and software and is designed to aid the user in learning the Cisco IOS command structure.

Cisco Network Simulator | NetSim NetSim utilizes Boson's proprietary Network Simulator, Router Simulator® and EROUTER® software technologies, along with the Boson Virtual Packet Technology® engine, to create individual packets. These packets are routed and switched through the simulated network, allowing NetSim to build an appropriate virtual routing table and simulate true networking. Other simulation products on the market do not support this level of functionality.

Boson offers a NetSim CCENT Network Simulator, CCNA Network Simulator and CCNP Network Simulator. Each supports the technologies and skills you will need for the respective certification.

Boson NetSim provides more versatility and support than any other network simulation software on the market. NetSim software also includes a comprehensive lab menu that contains lessons and labs covering routing protocols, Cisco devices, switching, topological design and much more.

Advantages of Software-Based Network Simulation

Boson NetSim is a versatile tool and valuable asset, both in a classroom and for corporate use; it also provides a self-paced learning environment.

For many individuals, the availability of Cisco routers and switches is often limited. The cost and fragility of equipment makes rack rentals impractical at this level. Boson NetSim makes it possible to design and configure a network with 42 different router models and 5 different switch models* to choose from without having to pay a lot of money, or worrying about transporting and damaging valuable equipment.

NetSim's router, switch and station simulation components contained within the software are the most advanced in the industry. Within NetSim, simulation of routers, switches and PCs is included in a completely customizable drag-and-drop network-simulation package. Furthermore, Boson NetSim simulates both switching bridge tables and routing protocol tables to allow you to go OUTSIDE of the labs and create your own labs using the Boson Network Designer.

Advanced Features Included With Boson NetSim

  • Supports 42 routers, 8 switches* and 3 other devices
  • Simulates network traffic with virtual packet technology
  • Provides two different viewing styles: Telnet modeTelnet ModeTelnet Mode or Console modeConsole ModeConsole Mode
  • Supports up to 200 devices on one Network TopologyNetwork Topology
    Simulated Topology
  • Allows instructors to create and include their own labsLab Compiler
    Lab Compiler and offer grading for them
  • Allows you to create NetSim simulated networks with the Boson Network DesignerNetwork Designer
    Boson Network Designer
  • Includes labs that support SDM SimulationSDM Simulation
    SDM Simulation
  • Includes non-Cisco devices, such as TFTP Server, TACACS+ and Packet Generator
  • Enables users to access specific labs by conducting keyword and curriculum searchesSearch Labs
    Search for Labs

*Although all devices can be added to a custom topology, the commands needed to configure some devices are restricted depending on the license version. For example, 3550 switches can be added to a CCENT or CCNA custom topology. However, the commands needed to configure a 3550 switch are only supported in NetSim for CCNP.

NetSim 10 Enhancements

  • Added 24 new CCNP labs (more coming soon)
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA), and redistribution using Route Maps
  • Added support for StackWise
  • Added support for Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) authentication
  • Added two new devices: 3750 switch and 3750 stack
  • Added support for non-English keyboard mapping
  • Added support for EIGRP Named mode configuration
  • Added support for Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network (DMVPN)
  • Added support for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) bindings
  • Added support for Next Hop Resolution Protocol (NHRP)
  • Added support for Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) MD5 and plain-text authentication
  • Improved support for IPSec and Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE)
  • Added support for the [no] ip next-hop-self command
  • Added support for IPv6 on subinterfaces
  • Improved support for Routing Information Protocol next generation (RIPng)

New NetSim for CCNP Labs

  • DHCP Binding
  • DHCP on Switches
  • DMVPN with OSPF
  • DMVPN Phase I
  • DMVPN Phase II
  • DMVPN Phase III
  • DMVPN Security
  • EIGRP Named Mode
  • HSRP Authentication
  • NTP Security
  • Optimizing EIGRP in Named Mode I
  • Optimizing EIGRP in Named Mode II
  • Path Control
  • Redistribution with Route Filtering
  • RIPng
  • StackWise Basics
  • Troubleshooting Basic Network Services
  • Troubleshooting Basic Network Services II
  • Troubleshooting DMVPN
  • Troubleshooting EIGRP Named Mode
  • Troubleshooting HSRP Authentication
  • Troubleshooting Path Control
  • Troubleshooting Route Filters
  • VRRP Authentication
See a full list of CCNP labs, CCNA 200-120 labs and CCENT 100-101 labs.

NetSim Network Simulator Product Comparison

 NetSim for CCENT
 NetSim for CCNA
 NetSim for CCNP
Price
 $99
 $179
 $349
Labs - Total (CCENT/CCNA/CCNP)
 80
(80/0/0)
 139
(80/59/0)
 249 (80/59/110)
Lab Grading Function Yes
Yes
Device Types 53*
 53*
53
Exams Covered
 1
 3
 6
AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting)
  YesYes
ACL (Access Control Lists)
 YesYesYes
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
 YesYesYes
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
   Yes
CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol)
 YesYesYes
CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol)
  YesYes
Configuring QoS (Quality of Service)
   Yes
Crossover Cables
 YesYesYes
Custom Queuing and Compression
   Yes
Debugging
 YesYesYes
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
 YesYesYes
DHCP Binding
   Yes
DHCP on Switches
   Yes
DHCP Relay Agents
 YesYesYes
Dialer Profiles
   Yes
DNS (Domain Name System)
 Yes
Yes
Yes
DMVPN (Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network) Phase I, II & III
  Yes
DMVPN with OSPF
   Yes
DMVPN Security
   Yes
EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol)
 YesYesYes
EIGRP Authentication and Debugging
  YesYes
EIGRP IPv6
 YesYes
EIGRP Named Mode
  
Yes
EIGRP Summarization
   Yes
EIGRP Wildcard Mask
  YesYes
Enable Routing on Distribution Switches
   Yes
EtherChannel – Layer 2
  YesYes
EtherChannel – Layer 3
   Yes
EtherChannel – PAgP and LACP
   Yes
Frame Relay
 YesYesYes
HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol)
  YesYes
HSRP Authentication
   Yes
IGRP (Interior Gateway Routing Protocol)
 YesYesYes
InterVLAN Routing
 YesYesYes
IPSEC (Internet Protocol Security)
   Yes
IPv6 Addressing
 YesYesYes
ISDN (BRI)
   Yes
ISDN (PRI)
   Yes
IS-IS (Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System)
   Yes
Legacy DDR
   Yes
Low Latency Queuing
   Yes
Multicasting Configuration
   Yes
Multipoint Frame Relay
 YesYes
NAT (Network Address Translation)
 YesYesYes
NetFlow
  YesYes
Network Baseline Discovery
 YesYesYes
Numbered Access Lists
 YesYesYes
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
 YesYesYes
NTP Authentication
 YesYesYes
NTP Security
   Yes
OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) Authentication
  YesYes
OSPF (Multi-Area)
  YesYes
OSPF (Single Area)
 YesYesYes
OSPF Route Summarization
   Yes
OSPF Stub and Totally Stubby Areas
   Yes
OSPFv3 Using IPv6 Addresses
  YesYes
PAP (Password Authentication Protocol)
 YesYesYes
Path Control
   Yes
Point-to-Multipoint Serial
 YesYesYes
Point-to-Point Serial
 YesYesYes
Policy Routing
   Yes
PortFast
   Yes
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
  YesYes
PVST (Per-VLAN Spanning Tree)
  YesYes
Redistribution with Route Filtering
   Yes
RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
 YesYesYes
RIPv2
 YesYesYes
RIPng for IPv6
 YesYesYes
Route Redistribution
   Yes
Site-to-Site VPN using Preshared Keys
   Yes
Slot-based Devices with Ability to Change Modules
 YesYesYes
StackWise
  Yes
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
  YesYes
STP Configuration
   Yes
Straight-through Cables
 YesYesYes
Telnet
 YesYesYes
TFTP (Trivial File Transport Protocol)
 YesYesYes
Troubleshooting Access Lists
  YesYes
Troubleshooting Based on Gathered Symptoms
  YesYes
Troubleshooting DMVPN
  Yes
Troubleshooting EIGRP Named Mode
  Yes
Troubleshooting Network Layer Problems
 YesYesYes
Troubleshooting Path Control
   Yes
Troubleshooting Physical and Data Link Layer Problems
   Yes
Troubleshooting Problems at All Logical Layers
  YesYes
Troubleshooting Route Filters
   Yes
Troubleshooting Transport and Application Layer Problems
  YesYes
Trunking
 YesYesYes
UplinkFast
   Yes
VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) ACLs
   Yes
VLANs
 YesYesYes
VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Mask)
 YesYesYes
VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol)
  YesYes
VRRP authentication
   Yes
VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol)
  YesYes

See a full list of CCNP labs, CCNA 200-120 labs and CCENT 100-101 labs.

Buy NetSim

NetSim 10 for CCNP Buy CCNP NetSim
$349

NetSim 10  for CCNA (200-120) Buy CCNA NetSim
$179  

NetSim 10 for CCENT (100-101)Buy CCENT NetSim
$99

 

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