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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. Read more...

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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 6 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. We include simulation of Routers, Switches and PCs 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, 6 switches* and 3 other devices
Simulates network traffic with virtual packet technology
Provides two different viewing styles: Telnet modeTelnet Mode or Console modeConsole Mode
Supports up to 200 devices on one Network Topology
Simulated Topology
Allows instructors to create and include their own labs
Lab Compiler and offer grading for them
Allows you to create NetSim simulated networks with the Boson Network Designer
Boson Network Designer
Includes labs that support SDM 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 searches
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*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 9.0 Enhancements

Faster lab loading (all labs averaged 70% quicker)
Simplified lab and file management
New grading engine
- Displays where commands were missed
- Displays extra commands
- Allows for customizable command highlighting
Improved usability
- New application shortcuts
- Faster user interface (initial program load is quicker, and internal commands execute faster)
- Helpful Application Tips and Progress Details
- Redesigned and enhanced toolbar
- Consolidated Preferences
- “Don’t remind me” dialogs
Support in the Network Designer for drag & drop, a list of Recent Devices
Maximized usage of screen real estate in the Network Designer
Ability to edit topologies on the fly without losing device configurations
Redesigned Lab Compiler
- Supports file drag & drop
- Contains a Lab Compiler wizard
- Allows for changing the lab order
- Has a simpler interface for ease of use

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)	73 (73/0/0)	130 (73/57/0)	217 (73/57/87)
Lab Grading Function
Device Types	49*	49*	49
Exams Covered	1	3	6
AAA (Authentication, Authorization and Accounting)
ACL (Access Control Lists)
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)
CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol)
CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol)
Configuring QoS (Quality of Service)
Crossover Cables
Custom Queuing and Compression
Debugging
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DHCP Relay Agents
Dialer Profiles
DNS (Domain Name System)
EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Protocol)
EIGRP Authentication and Debugging
EIGRP IPv6
EIGRP Wildcard Mask
EIGRP Summarization
EIGRP Wildcard Mask
Enable Routing on Distribution Switches
EtherChannel – Layer 2
EtherChannel – Layer 3
EtherChannel – PAgP and LACP
Frame Relay
HSRP (Hot Standby Routing Protocol)
IGRP (Interior Gateway Routing Protocol)
InterVLAN Routing
IPSEC (Internet Protocol Security)
IPv6 Addressing
ISDN (BRI)
ISDN (PRI)
IS-IS (Intermediate System-to-Intermediate System)
Legacy DDR
Low Latency Queuing
Multicasting Configuration
NAT (Network Address Translation)
Netflow
Network Baseline Discovery
Numbered Access Lists
NTP (Network Time Protocol)
NTP Authentication
OSPF (Multi-Area)
OSPF (Single Area)
OSPF Authentication
OSPF Route Summarization
OSPF Stub and Totally Stubby Areas
OSPFv3 Using IPv6 Addresses
PAP (Password Authentication Protocol)
Point-to-Multi-Point Serial
Point-to-Point Serial
Policy Routing
PortFast
PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
PVST (Per-VLAN Spanning Tree)
RIP (Routing Information Protocol)
RIP v2
RIPng v3 for IPV6
Route Redistribution
Site-to-Site VPN using Preshared Keys
Slot-based Devices with Ability to Change Modules
STP (Spanning Tree Protocol)
STP Configuration
Straight-through Cables
Telnet
TFTP (Trivial File Transport Protocol)
Troubleshooting Based on Gathered Symptoms
Troubleshooting Access Lists
Troubleshooting Network Layer Problems
Troubleshooting Physical and Data Link Layer Problems
Troubleshooting Problems at All Logical Layers
Troubleshooting Transport and Application Layer Problems
Trunking
UplinkFast
VLAN Access Control Lists
VLANs (Virtual Local Area Network)
VLSM (Variable Length Subnet Mask)
VRRP (Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol)
VTP (VLAN Trunking Protocol)