The Cert-Ex™ Network Simulator w/ Designer for CCNA (NetSim w/ Visualizer) provides a virtual lab environment where a router/switch network can be simulated. The software is primarily intended for candidates preparing for CCNA™ exam though it can
be used by any individual desirous of learning networking using Cisco® routers and switches.
Important features of the CCNA NetSim software:
The labs are intended to give familiarity with the router or switch commands.
Important features of the labs are given below. Trial version may be downloaded and isntalled on any Windows computer from the product page.
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Several lab exercises with scenario type labs have been provided for hands-on practice.
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Router and switch IOS simulator for ease of learning Cisco router/switch commands.
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Simulate Cisco® IOS routers (805, 806, 1710, 1720, 2501, 2503, 2610, 2620, 2621, 3620, 3640) or switches ( 1912, 2950, 2960-8TC-L, 2960-24TT-L ).
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Connectors available are Serial, Ethernet, IsdnBri, Frame Relay, Fast Ethernet.
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Detailed Lab Manual provided.
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Support for 200+ router and switch commands.
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Labs for 19xx,29xx switches and 25xx/26xx routers included.
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Detailed help files include step by step methods for using network designer, IOS simulator, and lab exercises.
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Network designer that provides drag-n-drop feature for inserting devices and connectors. GUI based device configurator is provided for easy network configuration.
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STP, and PVSTP protocols have been supported on switch modules enabling students to experiment using Spanning Tree Protocol.
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Design your own labs using any number of switches and routers.
Example labs can be viewed here.
Check out the product page for more information and trial software download.