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 Anyone know of a free simulator for Cisco router and switch configuration?
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Can anyone recommend or suggest a free simulator for Cisco router and switch configuration? Thank you!

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ASKED: October 23, 2008  2:15 PM
UPDATED: February 23, 2011  6:59 PM
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Have a look at <a href="http://www.ipflow.utc.fr/index.php/Cisco_7200_Simulator">Dynamips</a>. tt supports Cisco 7200 series, 3600 series (3620, 3640 and 3660), 3700 series (3725, 3745) and 2600 series (2610 to 2650XM, 2691) kit. Mike ----------------------------- There is a totally Free EMULATOR based on dynamips - GNS3. You will need to supply the IOS you wish to use, and set the idle-PC value appropriate for each one to conserve PC resources.. <a href="http://www.gns3.net">www.gns3.net</a> also, check out <a href="http://gns3vault.com">gns3vault.com</a>
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Maybe you can use Packet Tracer, from Cisco, for practice. You can simulate network configuration with Cisco devices, almost all of them. It can be used for learning for CCNA or someother use.

Pop59
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Great point Pop59: Packet tracer 5.3.1 can actually be usefull on working towards the CCNP Switch exam as well..

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