Visual Network Simulation ToolIntroduction to GNS3

Learn network basics, build virtual topologies, connect to the real world

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📊 View Slides

🧪 Lab Manual

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Graphical Interface

Drag and drop to build topologies, intuitively observe network behavior, no complex commands needed

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Linux-Based

Use Linux as Switch/Router, skills learned can be directly applied in real environments

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Packet Capture

Built-in Wireshark integration, observe ARP, ICMP and other packets in real-time

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Connect to Real World

Can connect to physical networks for project development and demos

Course Outline

Content	Type
GNS3 Basic Introduction	📊 Slide
GNS3 Installation	🔧 Hands-on
GNS3 Operations & Components	📊 Slide
Lab1: Single Subnet Experiment (L2 Forwarding, ARP, IP Configuration, Packet Capture)	🧪 Hands-on
Lab2: VLAN Experiment	🧪 Hands-on
☕ Break
Lab3: Router Connecting Multiple Subnets (L3 Forwarding)	🧪 Hands-on
Connecting to Real World & Applications	📊 Slide
Q&A, Free Exploration & Discussion	💬

Prerequisites

macOS

Install Rosetta (for Apple Silicon)

bash

softwareupdate --install-rosetta

Install Wireshark
Install UTM Virtual Machines for Mac

Windows

Install VM software like VirtualBox, VMware, or QEMU
Install Wireshark

Resources

Software Downloads

Virtualization Software

macOS: UTM Virtual Machines
Windows: VirtualBox

Appliances Resource

GNS3 Marketplace - Network appliances
Arista vEOS/cEOS

Visual Network Simulation ToolIntroduction to GNS3

Graphical Interface

Linux-Based

Packet Capture

Connect to Real World

Course Outline ​

Prerequisites ​

macOS ​

Windows ​

Resources ​

Software Downloads ​

Virtualization Software ​

Appliances Resource ​