The Cisco Network Simulator & Router
SimulatorThe 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.
 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
SimulationBoson 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
*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 8.0.
Etherchannel Now Supported
in NetSim for CCNP
8.0NetSim for
CCNP now supports Etherchannel in four new SWITCH labs and two
new TSHOOT labs.
NetSim
Network Simulator Product Comparison
| | NetSim
for CCENT
| NetSim
for CCNA
| NetSim for
CCNP
| Price
| $99
| $179
| $349
| Labs
| 43
| 96
| 196
|
| Lab Grading Function |  | 
| | | Device
Types | 44 | 44 | 48 |
Exams
Covered
| 1
| 2
| 6
|
Point-to-Point Serial
| | | | | Point-to-Multi-Point serial | | | | | Crossover
Cables | | | | | Straight-through
Cables | | | | | ISDN
(BRI) | | | | | ISDN
(PRI) | | | | | Legacy
DDR | | | | Slot-based
Devices with
Ability to Change Modules | | | | | RIP |
| | | | RIP
v2 | | | | | RIPng v3 for
IPV6 | | | | | IGRP |
| | | | EIGRP |
| | | | EIGRP
Summarization | | | | | EIGRP
Authentication | | | | | EIGRP and
Wildcard Mask | | | | | VLSM |
| | | | OSPF (Single
Area) | | | | | OSPF
(Multi-Area) | | | | | OSPF Route
Summarization | | | | OSPF Stub
and
Totally Stubby Areas | | | | | OSPFv3 Using
IPv6 Addresses | | | | SDM
Simulation
| | | | | OSPF
Authentication | | | | | IPv6
Addressing | | | | | Multicasting
Configuration | | | | | IS-IS |
| | | | Policy
Routing | | | | | Route
Redistribution | | | | | BGP |
| | | | AAA |
| | | | PPP |
| | | | PAP |
| | | | CHAP |
| | | | Dialer
Profiles | | |
| | Low Latency
Queuing | | | | | IPSEC |
| | | Site-to-Site
VPN
using Preshared Keys | | | | Custom
Queuing
and Compression | | | | | VLANs |
| | | | VTP |
| | | | Trunking | | | | | Spanning
Tree | | | | Spanning Tree
Protocol
(STP) Configuration | | |
| | EtherChannel –
PAgP and LACP | | | | EtherChannel –
Layer 2 and Layer 3
|
|
| | | PortFast | | |
| | UplinkFast | | |
| | Per-VLAN
Spanning Tree (PVST) | | |
| | Enable Routing
on Distribution Switches | | |
| | Configuring
QoS | | |
| | VLAN Access
Control Lists | | |
| | Network Baseline
Discovery | | | | | Troubleshooting
Based on Gathered Symptoms | | |
| Troubleshooting
Physical
and Data Link Layer Problems | | |
| | Troubleshooting
Network Layer Problems | | |
| | Troubleshooting
Transport and Application Layer Problems | | |
| | Troubleshooting
Problems at All Logical Layers | | |
| | HSRP |
| |
| | VRRP |
| |
|
|
|
Buy
NetSimNetSim for
CCNP 
$349
NetSim
for CCNA 
$179
NetSim
for CCENT
$99
Additional
NetSim DownloadsNetSim 8.0 User
Manual (PDF)
How to compile a lab
using NetSim_8.0
(PDF) |