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NetSim 9 User Manual

1. YOLVINWIS AYOMLIN MISION 7 O AJ 2 EE NH SIMULATOR Table of Contents Boson NetSim QVeFVIGW ccnicricionsariepst cnica 1 Using NetSim to Prepare for Your CertificatiON oooncccconncccconococonococonononononnononnnonanononannnonannnnnnos 3 o A o 4 Netsim Technical SUpport c into 4 PA TS SO Pio yA A q E EE 4 E AAA ER o o 5 Sci a oria o EA 5 Product ACUM tai m 5 DOMO VOS Oain nerra I EEE EE EE E T EE rA 6 FAY O TON mE 6 AA A o A E EE EE A 7 MENUS merito aii 8 AA 8 A A 8 Nj 8 Ea A STATE 8 lj 8 OOV A A 8 e e 8 PICA LAD reina ii ii 8 A e e e un ERE 8 bios E 8 Recent Saved Topologies accusant tuns hotuv riencia Ont ulr tunt psaeer n endia te ann leia 9 sei LaD Sosro ven ese ented cece et saeaweente 9 Recom EOSOOdT dDSuasassecundsenmtene santas nce sence iiia airia ia en EE iniii 9 A A 9 epu APP A 9 miissen m nme ne ate ene Aaa res 9 o T AA Pe 9 VION MODU P T 9 CITI OUS PA Age Ae 9 eue TM T 10 EE AE E E E E EAA E
2. IV Boson NetSim User Manual Zz T1 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION O AJ 2 EE NH SIMULATOR Boson NetSim Overview The Boson NetSim Network Simulator which includes the Boson Router Simulator is unique compared to all others on the market because of the functionality it supports and its features NetSim utilizes Boson s proprietary Network Simulator Router Simulator amp and EROUTERO 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 NetSim is a Windows based product that simulates a wide variety of Cisco routers including the 2500 series 2600 series 2800 series and 3600 series routers as well as the Cisco Catalyst 1900 series 2900 series and 3500 series switches NetSim supports multiple routing protocols including RIP IGRP EIGRP BGP and OSPF It supports different LAN WAN protocols including PPP CHAP ISDN and Frame Relay The labs in NetSim require only the devices and functionality included with NetSim they do not require access to any external router or switch hardware NetSim supports many but not all of the IOS commands available on a physical router or switch All of the commands referenced in the
3. K NEPWORK SIMULATOR Device Statistics You can use your mouse to hover over a device on the NetMap and then click Device Statistics to view statistics that are specific for that device In the exhibit below you can see the statistics for Router 1 E New Topology 1 x Save You can save your topology by clicking the Save icon Ed on the toolbar dOILV INNIS AJOM LN WISIN 29 Boson NetSim User Manual CJ Cc cJ c YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 30 Lab Compiler The Lab Compiler can be used to create edit and delete custom lab packs that contain personalized documentation topologies and configurations For example you can use the Lab Compiler to create a custom lab pack for a classroom setting and include a custom network topology documentation grading functionality and beginning configurations for students to practice with The Lab Compiler is included in every version of NetSim Classroom instructors commonly create custom labs that can be used both in the classroom and as homework assignments that follow the syllabus used in the course Students can use homework assignments to practice the commands and configurations they learned in class and to prepare for the topics covered in the next day s lecture An instructor can add multiple labs to a single lab pack covering a variety of concepts and use custom labs to test the students knowledge about specific networking concepts The Lab Compiler
4. 4 Click Create 7961 o Add any additional desired devices to the network Add Connections To complete the network right click each device on the NetMap You will see a menu with four options Configure in Simulator New Connection Existing Connections and Delete Configure in Simulator When the topology is loaded into the simulator clicking this option opens a console session to the selected device New Connection Configure a new connection for a device by performing the following steps 1 Click the Add New Connection icon 25 on the toolbar 2 Inthe New Connection dialog box select an interface type from the Interface type drop down box Local Device Router Local Interface Ethernetd 0 Connected Interfaces 5 Device type Router Interface type ET Ethernet pn EE FastEthernet Remote Dence gau E Gigabit thernet Remote Interface Ethernet O BRI Te Serial YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 3 Select a local interface if available a remote device if available and a remote interface if available 4 After configuring the desired connection click Connect The new connection will appear on the NetMap Frame Relay Connections To create a Frame Relay connection perform the following steps 1 Add routers to the topology the routers to be included in the Frame Relay connection must have Serial interfaces 25 Boson NetSim User Manual Cu Cc CJ c 2 Click the Add New C
5. Implementing Network Addre Implementing Network Addre a Sequential Labs Static Network Address Transi NAT Overloading PAT Dynamic NAT Scenario Labs 4 ROUTE 4 ROUTE Labs Network Address Translation 4 Supplemental i 4 Supplemental Labs Consoles is Network Address Translation Devices Router Lab Description Available Labs There are over 200 labs in NetSim 9 and these labs are arranged in specific categories The lab packs are Demo ICND1 ICND2 ROUTE SWITCH TSHOOT and Supplemental Each lab pack is expanded by default but you can click the arrow next to the category to minimize it To open a lab on the NetMap tab and in the Consoles section and to view the lab instructions double click the lab or select the lab and click Lab gt Load Lab Lab Description The information in this section contains a brief description of the lab Click an individual lab to view summary information about the lab Custom Tab There are three main sections on this tab Search Labs Available Labs and Lab Description Custom labs are those that you create or that are provided by an instructor To learn how to compile your own labs using NetSim see the Compiling a Lab section of this manual Search Labs You can use the Search Labs section to search for a specific term within a lab description You can search throughout all the available labs Boson NetSim User Manual Cu c cJ c Available Labs If any labs
6. YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 2 Click New Lab in the Getting Started section 3 Enter a name for the lab This is a lab title that will be displayed in the tree 4 Add a completed Boson Network file bsn 5 Add a document The only document files accepted are XPS documents xps 33 Boson NetSim User Manual Cu Cc CJ c You may optionally add a description and a loading BSN file to the lab If neither file is desired continue with step 9 6 Click Optional Fields in the Lab section 7 Enter a description for the lab A description is displayed for every lab underneath the Lab Tree 8 Add a loading Boson Network file bsn The topology in the specified loading file must match the topology in the completed file from step 4 You will receive an error message if the topologies do not match 9 Click Save File Edit View Lab Designer Compiler Help i a J 4 Sample Demo Lab 4 Sample Demo Section esi Enter a lab name select a lab guide and select a sim below Name Sample Demo Lab 1 Completed C Wsers Bran Desktop Sample Demo Lab bsn Browse Document C Users Bnan Desktop Sample Demo Lab Instructions xps Browze A Optional Fields Description This is a sample demo lab Loading Browse Save Cancel 10 To add additional labs to the lab pack section repeat steps 1 through 9 until the lab pack section is complete YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 11 You can edit add delete impo
7. want to demo NetSim Demo mode launches NetSim with limited commands for evaluation purposes Oniy the commands necessary lo complete the demo fabs will be available A comnection to the Intemet is required to use NetSim in demo mode 2 want to acbvate NetSim Activates a full copy of NetSim Use this method to enter activation keys for purchased Boson NetSim products a ET Boson NetSim User Manual Cu Cc CY c YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION Demo Version Demo mode launches NetSim with limited commands for evaluation purposes You will be asked to select how you are connected to the Internet If you are using a proxy server you must configure the appropriate settings When prompted enter the e mail address and password associated with your Boson com account If you have not previously created a Boson com account you can create one through the NetSim Activation Wizard Enter the e mail address and password associated with your Boson com account If you do not have a Boson com account you can create one here E mail Address Password Within the demo version of NetSim only a few labs and commands are available If you would like to access additional labs and commands you must activate a full version of the Boson NetSim If you have not purchased an activation key for NetSim you will not be able to activate the full version of NetSim However you can choose to continue in Demo mode When you are runn
8. available labs are supported by NetSim Achieving Cisco CCENT amp CCNA or CCNP certification is the goal of many people who use this product The Boson NetSim covers not only the SWITCH 642 813 TSHOOT 642 832 and ROUTE 642 902 certifications but also the ICND1 new 100 101 old 640 822 ICND2 new 200 101 old 640 816 and CCNA new 200 120 old 640 802 certifications among others The included labs guide you through the configuration of routers switches and workstations in a variety of scenarios Installed labs are made available unlocked depending on the activation key used to activate the product All labs are downloaded and kept up to date after installation regardless of the activation key used however the only labs that are available are ones that have been unlocked with the associated activation keys Activation keys unlock labs and increase the number of available commands Beginning with the Demo version of NetSim 9 the command set is limited to those necessary to perform the steps in the lab For example if you start your studies with a CCENT activation key you will have the command set and labs available that are necessary to study for that exam When you are ready to study for either the CCNA or CCNP exam you will need to purchase a new activation key and activate NetSim with the new CCNA or CCNP activation key then more labs and a larger command set become available Some of the labs available in the Se
9. have added the WinPC device select a PC option if desired You can choose from TFTP Server AAA Server and VPN Client Traffic Generator is only configurable by Boson programmers Available Routers EL Available Switches Defaut interfaces y PC Options 4 Other Devices Traffic Generate TFTP Server AAA Server VPN Client Number of Addons 1 gt Add on 1 1 Ethernet Choose a name for your PC none gt PEI Defoult 4 Choose a name for the workstation you can use the default name or type a name in the text box You can rename a device if desired by clicking the name in the NetMap and modifying it 5 Click Create PC 6 Add any additional desired devices to the network Add an IP Phone 1 Click the Add New Device icon on the toolbar 2 Choose an IP phone from the Other Devices category in the resulting Add Device dialog box The menus for the available devices are minimized by default but you can expand them by clicking the arrow next to each category Available Routers Default Interfaces Available Switches Ethernet 2 4 Other Devices Jes pe Console 1 4 P Phone Choose a name for vour 7961 Te Ip honel Default Boson NetSim User Manual Zz T1 O AJ 2 HE E SIMULATOR 3 Choose a name for the phone you can use the default name or type a name in the text box You can rename a device if desired by clicking the name in the NetMap and modifying it
10. menu type telnet press the Ctrl key and the right bracket key type unset crlf press Enter and press Enter again To see more information about this issue see the related support topic on the NetSim Support page www boson com support netsim support topics Telnet is not working on my Windows 8 Windows 7 or Windows Vista computer Telnet is disabled by default on Windows 8 Windows 7 and Windows Vista To enable Telnet for these operating systems you should perform the following steps 1 Click Control Panel on the Start menu 2 n Control Panel click Programs 3 Onthe Programs panel click Turn Windows features on or off 4 Onthe Windows Features dialog box select Telnet Client and then click OK 5 If you receive a Windows Security Alert ensure that Private networks such as my home or work network is selected and click Allow Access To see more information about this issue see the related support topic on the NetSim Support page www boson com support netsim support topics The Custom tab is empty You will see labs on the Custom tab of the Labs panel only if you have imported labs you received from another NetSim user or from an instructor or if you have created your own labs To find out how to import labs or how to create your own labs see the Compiling a Lab section of this manual Boson NetSim User Manual
11. panel is shown below File Edit View Lab Designer Compiler Help a i am Ls nog A e E 93 4 LabPackl 5ectioni Lati Welcome to Boson Netsim Lab Compiler This component of NetSim allows you to organize labs into sections and lab packs Lab packs created using this tool are stored locally on your machine and are accessible from the Custom lab tree You may also import lab packs other people have created or you may export and share your own Please note that you do not have to use the lab compiler to return to an existing lab You may simply save a custom lab and return to it later using the Save and Open Lab buttons Click on of the buttons below to create a new LabPack Section or Lab New LabPack New Lab Home Labs Network Designer Boson NetSim User Manual Zz T1 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 31 O AU 2 EE NH SIMULATOR Compiling a Lab A completed lab must contain two files an XPS file for the instructions and a BSN file for the completed configurations XPS File On most Windows systems an XPS file can be created from a word processing program by using the Print feature For example in Microsoft Word you can create and save a Word document and then select the Print option You should be able to select Microsoft XPS Document Writer from the Printer Name drop down box You should save this in a folder with the title of your lab and in a place you will remember You c
12. save your current lab or topology and configurations Files are saved with the lab or bsn extension Save All This option enables you to save all unsaved lab topology and or configurations that are currently open Files are saved with the lab or bsn extension Package Lab This option is primarily for License Server users and enables those users to save the current lab This option adds user data so that instructors know who submitted the labs Import This option imports a previously saved lab a previously saved lab pack network configurations or legacy NetSim files Export This option exports a lab or lab pack created with the Lab Compiler or the network configurations currently running in the simulator Boson NetSim User Manual Zz T1 O AJ 2 EE NH SIMULATOR Recent Saved Topologies If you recently saved a topology it will appear in this list You can click a file to open it Recent Saved Labs If you recently saved a lab it will appear in this list You can click a file to open it Recent Loaded Labs If you recently loaded a lab it will appear in this list You can click a file to open it Exit This option closes the program Edit Menu The options in this menu tree enable you to configure proxy settings and change your preferences Proxy Settings This option enables you to configure proxy settings for an Internet connection Preferences This option opens the Preferences dialog box from which
13. the external NetMap viewer by clicking the dialog box launcher icon i on the NetMap tab You can also use the zoom controls on the Quick Launch toolbar or click and drag the splitter control between the Lab Instructions NetMap section and the Consoles section to expand it Standard Custom Lab Instructions Cf NetMap 4 Demo Demo Labs INDI a Stand Alone Labs Router Basics Part il Basic Show Commands Saving Router Configuratic Router Cos Dirge Protocal Configuring Router Interfa Creating a Host Table Router Remote Access via Switch Basics Part Switch Basics Part I n Note If you have a scroll button on your mouse you can use it to increase or decrease the size of the devices in the NetMap section You can also click and drag within the section to reposition the topology Consoles Section After you have opened a lab from the Standard tab or the Custom tab you can view the device consoles and begin performing the lab steps You will see the console window the device tabs and two available buttons Settings and SDM Creating a Host Table Consoles Router Remote Access via Switch Basics Part I Devices Router Device 21 Settings SDM Press Enter to Start Lab Description Roma Labs Network Designer Lab Comp er Router Note To ensure that you can see the available device consoles click the arrow next to Consoles or click and drag the splitter control between the Lab Instructi
14. the original NetSim window This feature provides multimonitor support so that you can maximize the use of your computer real estate and easily view the topology on one monitor while entering commands on a second monitor 10 Boson NetSim User Manual pa D p e 3 Zz T O AJ A i lt C E I O AJ 11 SIMULATOR Paste Router Configuration This option allows you to paste the running configuration from a real router into a device in NetSim Selecting this menu option will open a dialog box into which you can paste or type the desired configuration The configuration will be loaded into the active device in the NetSim interface Paste your configurations in the area below Make sure there is only one command per line and then click OK Note NetSim well accept any command but it will only execute supported commands Open All Devices Click this option to open a tab in the Consoles section for every device in the network of the currently loaded topology You can selectively close individual devices by clicking the close icon X Designer Menu The options in this menu enable you to create a new topology and modify existing ones You can add devices and connections to the topology in Network Designer and you can also click and drag the devices to rearrange your simulated network New Topology This option enables you to begin designing a new topology Clear NetMap This option enables you to cl
15. you can configure the appearance of NetSim the user experience including the layout and dialogs and the proxy settings You can also configure the lab to load with the instructions in a separate window see more information in the Lab Instructions Tab section and you can configure the lab to load with a tab open for all devices in the associated topology see more information in the Lab Menu section This also enables you to restore program defaults 4 Appearance Fixed width fonts such as Couner Mew or Lucida Console are recommended for Console show output column alignment Lab Grader Font Family Courier New V Fixed Width Only 4 User Experience Startup Font Size 12 General Dialogs Proxy Settings Restore Font Weight Normal Forecolor Backcolor YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION Cancel View Menu The options in this menu tree enable you to alter the way you view the panels within NetSim Current Mode This option enables you to select the way you view the consoles of the devices you are configuring in a lab In Window mode each device is accessible on the Consoles section of the Labs panel In Telnet mode each device is accessible through a separate Telnet window for each device 9 Boson NetSim User Manual Cu c cJ c Current View This option enables you to switch among the options on the navigation pane Home Labs Network Designer and Lab Compiler Toolbar Clear this option to h
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17. 5 If desired select a loading file bsn and click Next 6 If desired type a description and click Next 7 Click Finish to return to the Lab Compiler main page After you create a lab pack by using the Lab Compiler Wizard you should see the lab in the navigation pane You can double click a lab to open it or you can click New Section or New Lab to continue creating the lab pack Manually Creating a Lab Pack 1 Click Lab Compiler in the navigation pane YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 2 Click New Lab Pack in the Getting Started section 3 Enter a name for the lab pack This is a lab pack title that will be displayed in the tree 32 Boson NetSim User Manual NE ORK SIMULATOR 4 Click Save File Edit View Lab Designer Compiler Help u N E PS LabPackl Enter a lab pack name below Name Sample Demo Lat Adding a Section to a Lab Pack 1 In the custom lab tree on the left select the title of the lab pack where you want to add a new section 2 Click New Section in the Getting Started section 3 Enter a name for the section This is a section title that will be displayed in the tree 4 Click Save File Edt View ab Designer Compiler Help nto a Sample Demo Lab Section Enter a section name below Name Sample Demo Sectior Adding a Lab to a Lab Pack Section 1 In the custom lab tree on the left select the title of the section where you want to add a new lab
18. E NH SIMULATOR In summary Boson NetSim is a flexible and powerful product that can help you become certified and in some cases can be used to create a simulation of the topology of your corporate network and help you practice troubleshooting without using devices on the production network Using NetSim to Prepare for Your Certification By using NetSim to help you achieve a Cisco certification you can learn and master the skills necessary to help you successfully complete your certification track The purpose of NetSim is to help you with the practical hands on portion of your education and to ensure that you not only understand the concepts of routing but can actually configure and implement routing on Cisco devices Mastering Cisco networking involves two fundamental tasks 1 Learn the theory of routers and switches 2 Gain the hands on experience of implementing that theory by configuring the devices in a network and testing them in a lab Self studying for a Cisco certification can be a daunting task The amount of information a CCNA candidate is required to know and the skills that candidate is required to possess are quite extensive To begin learning the theory of configuring a network you can find a good reference book or listen to an instructor Boson Training www boson com boson training offers a full slate of classes and bootcamps But a reference book might not be enough The book will not give you the practical h
19. Lab Designer Compiler Help Epo a0 9 9X 10 E Recent Devices Mew Topology 1 X EIS 2610 1 Eth 1 Ser Available Devices 4 Ge Available Routers 800 Series 1000 Series b 1600 Series Existing Connections In the Existing Connections dialog box you can see the type of device and the currently connected interfaces You can access the Existing Connections dialog box by right clicking a device on the NetMap and selecting Existing Connections a Local Interface Remote Device Remote Interface Delete FastEthernet 1 Router Ethernet Modify Connection Setting CAUTION There is no undo and no confirmation dialog box be sure that you really want to delete a connection before clicking Delete To delete a connection click to highlight the connection and click Delete To save the connection highlight the connection and click Save Delete CAUTION There is no undo and no confirmation dialog box be sure that you really want to delete the selected device and associated connections before clicking Delete You can delete a connection by clicking the Delete Selected icon X on the toolbar This deletes the device and associated connection s from the topology You can also clear the NetMap by clicking the Clear Topology icon w on the toolbar If you are creating a custom lab and compiling it for use by other NetSim users see the Compiling a Lab section to continue creating the lab pack Boson NetSim User Manual
20. NetSim User Manual Za T1 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 13 O AJ 2 HE E SIMULATOR Grade Lab w Click the Grade Lab icon to grade the currently loaded lab Console to Device Click the Console to Device icon am to open a device from the NetMap in the Consoles section Zoom In Click the Zoom In icon A to increase the size of devices on the NetMap or on the active topology in Network Designer Zoom Out Click the Zoom Out icon a to decrease the size of devices on the NetMap or on the active topology in Network Designer Add New Device Click the Add New Device icon to add a new device to the to the active topology in Network Designer Add New Connection Click the Add New Connection icon 25 to add a new connection between two devices on the active topology in Network Designer Delete Selected Click the Delete Selected icon to delete a selected device from the active topology in Network Designer Clear Topology Click the Clear Topology icon to delete all devices and connections from the active topology in Network Designer Start Simulator Click the Start Simulator icon to load the active topology into the simulator open the Consoles section and begin configuring device This option is disabled in Demo mode and in labs that are included in NetSim Stop Simulator Click the Stop Simulator icon e to stop the simulator and to reopen Network Desig
21. PDOWN Interface MDO 2 UBDOWNI Line UPDONN Interface Line p 100 changed state to up ol on Interface Serial0 0 changed state to up hernet0 0 changed state to up otocol on Interface FastEthernet0 0 changed state Ln Practice using Cisco Discovery Protoco Oo r TR gem SAA de E om LL commands to en intematbon about dirnecthy connected meager rij ri a E NL Horne YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION Labs Network Designer Lab Compiler 16 Boson NetSim User Manual Za T1 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 17 O AJ 2 HE E SIMULATOR Lab Navigation Standard Tab There are three main sections on this tab Search Labs Available Labs and Lab Description Search Labs You can use the Search Labs section to search for a specific term within a lab description You can search throughout all the available labs For example if you want to test your Network Address Translation NAT skills on labs dealing with NAT you could type nat in the search box and press the Enter key You will see labs addressing NAT from the Stand Alone Sequential Scenario ROUTE and Supplemental lab packs Note that although the search returned results from ROUTE and Supplemental labs only labs from the currently activated version of NetSim CCENT are available File Edit View Lab Designer Compiler Help a Bei maa Standard Custom Lab Instructions D NAT 4 ENDI 4 Stand Alone Labs Loopback Interfaces
22. RR 10 A A 10 Auto Collapse SR iaaii ia aiaa ia akedi E 10 Auto Hide Ma ia esas 10 A a AQ 10 Boson NetSim User Manual Cu Cc CJ c t 10 Crisi RITTER 10 Launch External Lab VIGWOF iuuecsdbbons deine nica socio niue ta tes dnm Edidi 10 Launch External NetMap Viewer sees nnne nennen nnne nennen nne nnns 10 zar E 11 SSC SS MNT T e 11 agrega e 11 ING WOO ONO 11 e EU A 11 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION gt e E E E E E E E E E E E T 11 DEIC aeia see a EEEE E EEA sins e A AEA E AE E EER EA EEE EEN EE EEE bene 12 ada Yo EE o PE ER EEE E ET E E E TEE A E E TT 12 e 12 PES E ea 12 A A 12 cii T 12 da 12 About Boson AA mo a 12 QTC Launch A e E OU manianadniinaubliqeaieetakateors 12 paeem COSO Sn Pe e POE Po REO 12 PPP A 12 vcl A Soe 12 A MEME 12 Eee E o0 13 Gej e BdB oM 13 LOONT IN sere aranin n E 13 A A 13 PP e 13 Add New OAS CU O MI das citada 13 ta e e E US UB OOO AA 13 A 13 e A 1
23. Switch Basics Part Switch Basics Part ll Learn how to property configure a router local area network LAN for a new office a Stand Alone Labs D Objective e B configure security HOLY INAIS 4dOMIANJUIISION b F You can type text into the search box to find specific terms in the lab You can click the down arrow on the far right of the search box to choose to match the whole word only or to match case Use the left and right arrows next to the search box to find the terms you are searching for throughout the document Note If you have selected to match case for example and then decide to match the whole word only and not case you must click Match case again to remove it as a selected search parameter You can also launch the external lab viewer to view the instructions in a separate window You can launch the external lab viewer by clicking Lab gt Launch External Viewer or by clicking the dialog box launcher icon E on the Lab Instructions tab 18 Boson NetSim User Manual Zz T1 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 19 OR K SIMULATOR NetMap Tab You can view the topology of the currently loaded lab on this tab You can also select a device to configure in the Consoles section by right clicking the device and clicking Configure in Simulator If you cannot see all the information on this panel you can launch the external NetMap viewer to view the NetMap in a separate window You can launch
24. a recently loaded topology or lab selecting a quick option such as checking for updates or opening the NetSim 9 User Manual this document or accessing a different panel by clicking Labs Network Designer or Lab Compiler The Home panel is shown below File Edit View Lab Designer Compiler Help ved Topoltogie No Saved Topologies No Saved Labs No Recent Labs Load a Lat Launch a lab from the lab tree reate a New Topology Create your own topology by opening a blank topology window in the NetMap i pmpile i ic tom ah Create and compile your own labs with the LabCompiler Check for Update Check for application and content updates pm fe Liser Man El E Learn about all Netsim 8 features and how to best use the software y i j d z D E CTI j r E 1 n me wie I Ii Watch the Getting Started NetSim Video Demo Network Designer Lab Compiler Ready Saved Files i LENS E A Clase and Exit Boson Ne5im Save 20 off the ExSim Max Kit for CCNP Security Kits already include a cost savings over purchasing the products individually Get the Ex Sim Max Kit for CCHP for 789 Includes ExSim Max for Cisco 640 813 SWITCH ExSim Max for Cisco 642 832 TSHOOT and ExSim Max for Cisco 642 902 ROUTE Save 20 ExSim Max for Cisco 642 832 TSHOOT Your previous purchase of an ExSim Max for CCNP qualifies you for this offer From this section you can quickly load a saved topology sa
25. an then save all other associated files in the same location BSN Topology File A BSN file can be created within NetSim The BSN file contains a topology and optionally personalized configurations To create the topology to be contained within the BSN file see the Creating a New Topology section If you save the topology without modifying the configurations in the simulator the default settings will be included on all devices BSN Loading Configuration File To create a loading bsn file you should configure the loading configurations of the devices by performing the following steps 1 Ensure that the topology related to the lab is open in the Network Designer 2 Click the Start Simulator icon on the toolbar to run the topology in the simulator 3 Enter the commands necessary to achieve the beginning configuration state you desire on each device 4 Click the Save icon bd on the toolbar to save the file as loading bsn Note Boson recommends saving loading BSN files with the file name loading and saving completed BSN files with the file name completed so that you can easily distinguish loading BSN files from completed BSN files BSN Completed Configuration File The completed BSN file contains the completed configurations of all devices in your topology To configure a completed BSN configuration file perform the following steps 1 Click the Open File icon E to open the BSN topology file you previously crea
26. ands on experience of routing and switching that you can learn from NetSim experience that will help you build on the theoretical knowledge you learned from the reference book Real equipment gives you the ability to practice on physical routers and switches but it also is a very costly way to practice and leaves a lot of room for error The Boson NetSim on the other hand is an excellent tool to help you prepare for the CCNA www boson com certification CCNA and CCNP www boson com certification CCNP exams NetSim simulates the behavior of a network and does not just return preprogrammed responses to expected command inputs It allows you to create virtual packets and virtual frames that will be routed and switched through the simulated network Aside from physically plugging in the cables and listening to the fan noise your experience with the simulated network will be much the same as your experience with a fully functional lab rack without the expense of the hardware NetSim will enable you to practice various configurations and master helpful skills Once you feel you have mastered both the theory www boson com boson training and the practical labs www boson com netsim cisco network simulator you can test your knowledge by using the Boson ExSim Max practice exam products available at the ExSim Max home page www boson com exsim max practice exams Boson ExSim Max products include complex multiple choice questions drag and drop questio
27. are available on the Custom tab double click the lab you want to load custom labs are those you create yourself by using the Lab Compiler or those that have been provided by an instructor To find out more information about creating custom labs and the menu options see the Compiling a Lab section of this manual Each category is expanded by default but you can click the arrow next to the category to minimize it Lab Description The information in this section contains a brief description of the lab if one has been assigned Click an individual lab to view summary information about the lab Lab Instructions NetMap Section Lab Instructions Tab Until you load a lab this section is blank When you load a lab the instructions appear here You can scroll through the instructions as you work through the lab and you can increase or decrease the size of the content with the zoom controls or by clicking and dragging the splitter control between the Lab Instructions NetMap section and the Consoles section File Edit View Lab Designer Compiler Help au V Standard Custom Lab Instructions Cf NetMap 40 82 0580 E a Demo a ere fos 4 DEC Stan Alone Lab Router Basics Part Reuter Basics Part Il Basic Show Commands Saving Router Configuratic mm Cisco Discovery Protocol o Configuring Router Interfa Lab To pology Creating a Host Table Then famed Lam elas los miele e m CERE Router Remote Access via r IH
28. e Compiling a Lab section of this manual or open and perform the NetSim Topology Demo lab for a walkthrough of the feature To create a new simulated network topology perform the following steps 1 Click Network Designer on the navigation pane Note You can rename a New Topology tab by double clicking the current name on the tab and modifying it 2 Add devices including routers switches workstations and IP phones to the topology 3 Add connections including Serial FastEthernet and Frame Relay connections between the devices you added to the topology Boson NetSim User Manual Cu Cc CJ c Add Devices Add a Router category 4 Available Routers 300 Senes 1000 Seres 1600 Series 1700 Senes 500 Seres 2600 Senes 2800 Seres 3600 Seres I Generic Senes Available Switches Other Dences add on Add a Switch YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 22 1 Click the Add New Device icon 99 on the toolbar 2 Choose a router from the resulting Add Device dialog box The menus for the available devices are minimized by default but you can expand them by clicking the arrow next to each Default Interfaces Console 1 Number of Add ons Add on 1 1 Ethernet I Choose a name for vour Router znona e Router Defoult Create Router 3 Select the number of add ons if available and the type of connection if available for each 4 Choose a name for the router you can us
29. e the default name or type a name in the text box You can rename a device if desired by clicking the name in the NetMap and modifying it 5 Click Create Router 6 Add any additional desired devices to the network 1 Click the Add New Device icon on the toolbar Boson NetSim User Manual Zz T1 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 23 OR K SIMULATOR 2 Choose a switch from the resulting Add Device dialog box The menus for the available devices are minimized by default but you can expand them by clicking the arrow next to each category Available Routers Default Interfaces E rajo FastEthernet 12 2900 Series GigabitEthernet 2 4 3500 Senes Console 1 Other Devices Choose a name for vour Switch znone 9 Switchl Default Create Switch _ 3 Choose a name for the switch you can use the default name or type a name in the text box You can rename a device if desired by clicking the name in the NetMap and modifying it 4 Click Create Switch 5 Add any additional desired devices to the network Add a Workstation 1 2 Click the Add New Device icon on the toolbar Choose a workstation from the Other Devices category in the resulting Add Device dialog box The menus for the available devices are minimized by default but you can expand them by clicking the arrow next to each category Boson NetSim User Manual Cu c cJ c YOLVINWIS YYOMLIN MISION 24 3 If you
30. ear the topology you are creating You will be asked to confirm that you want to clear the topology Add This option enables you to add devices and connections to your topology Clicking Add gt Device will open the Add Device dialog box from which you can choose the device you want to add Clicking Add gt Connection after you have added at least two devices and selected one on the topology will open the New Connection dialog box from which you can choose the connection type and interfaces Compiler Menu The options in this menu tree enable you to create a new lab pack for personal or instructional use New This option enables you to select a new custom lab pack a new lab or a new section To view the new lab pack click the Lab Compiler button More information can be found in the Compiling a Lab section of this manual Edit This option enables you to edit the title of previously created custom sections or lab packs and enables you to edit previously created custom labs Boson NetSim User Manual Cu c cJ c YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 12 Delete This option deletes the selected lab pack section or lab You will be asked to confirm that you want to delete the selected component Wizard This option launches the Lab Compiler Wizard which enables you to easily compile a lab pack for personal or instructional use Help Menu The options in this menu tree enable you to find out more information about the Bo
31. hat you can determine whether you completed it correctly As you progress through the labs you will master the skills needed to pass the simulation questions in the Cisco certification exams NetSim has the ability to guide and grade and using it for practice can be more helpful than using real routers and switches NetSim allows you to gain experience without requiring you to purchase expensive equipment You can use the Boson NetSim to work through labs but you can also use it for additional purposes The included full version of the Network Designer tool allows you to practice designing and planning a network This tool s functionality goes beyond that of most tools because you can actually create the router configurations that are going to be used save those configurations and practice using them on simulated devices Routing protocol implementation is one of the more challenging tasks you may encounter Troubleshooting a production network can be a frustrating experience Fortunately you can create a virtual copy of your network topology by using the Boson Network Designer and troubleshoot the problems without interfering with your production network Because NetSim is designed as a study tool for Cisco certification you should not rely only on NetSim to make decisions about a production network but you may find it useful in your troubleshooting efforts Boson NetSim User Manual Zz T1 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION O AJ 2 E
32. ide the Quick Launch toolbar Select this option to restore the Quick Launch toolbar Status Bar Clear this option to hide the status bar at the bottom of the screen Select this option to restore the status bar Auto Collapse Tree Clear this option to expand all options in the lab menu Select this option to collapse all options in the lab menu Auto Hide Menu When this option is enabled press the tilde key to hide or display the Menu Bar To disable the auto hide functionality clear this option Lab Menu This menu tree enables you to perform all the functions you need once a lab is loaded Load Lab After you select a lab from the navigation pane click this option to load the lab instructions topology and configurations Grade Lab After you have completed a lab click this option to verify that you have completed the lab successfully Launch External Lab Viewer Click this option to open the lab instructions in a new window You can then move the instructions to a second monitor or place them beside above or below the original NetSim window This feature provides multimonitor support so that you can view the lab document on one monitor while entering commands on a second monitor Launch External NetMap Viewer YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION Click this option to open the NetMap in a new window You can then move the NetMap to a second monitor or place the NetMap which displays the topology beside above or below
33. ing the Demo version only the demo labs and a limited set of commands are functional To purchase the full version of NetSim visit the About NetSim page www boson com netsim cisco network simulator of our Web site Full Version To activate a full version of NetSim you should select the want to activate NetSim option from the NetSim Activation Wizard dialog box and click Next When prompted enter the e mail address and password associated with your Boson com account If you have not previously created a Boson com account you can create one from the Boson Online Account page https www boson com Account Default aspx Boson NetSim User Manual K SIMULATOR NEPWOR You will then be required to enter your activation key s to activate NetSim and to unlock the lab packs you purchased After entering your activation key s click Activate Enter your activation key s to activate NetSim and unlock your purchased lab packs Chick the Add Field button if you have more than 5 keys to activate 4 Hide previously activated NetSim keys Add Field The activation key s should be in the purchase receipt you received via e mail or you can find the receipt online on your Boson Online Account page https www boson com Account Default aspx To activate a full version of NetSim online you must have an active Internet connection if you do not have an active Internet connection you can use manual activation to activa
34. l m 20 Creating a New Topology MM L 21 PROTO CSS aeir ni EE A E E E a A e E tE 22 o 6 NN IE TET TER 25 o o a 29 A M ime I IM MI MEME IN ME 29 LAO C OMPI TERRE 30 Compiling A ra a en ee A ee eee 31 AP ono Un 31 lil Boson NetSim User Manual Cu Cc CJ c o fo E 9 31 BSN lEsciolpekdrs qeirzulepm mM TM MPH TE 31 BSN Completed Configuration File csse enne nnns 31 Creating a Custom Lab Pack ERN mmm 32 Using the Lab Compiler Wizard to Create a Lab Pack ooooooccccconcccccccccnccccnccnncnconanonononnncnnannnos 32 Manually Creating a Lab Packs iso cria 32 Adding a Section to a Lab Pack occcccoccnccocnnccoononononononanonononnnnnnanononannnonannncnnnnnnnnnnns 33 Adding a Lab to a Lab Pack Section aiunt eint t reor cute dnadasodccunnnecsiatanaddeieedandesdduaneuaenieicdand 33 ig tle igor 1 gt PAP no e o 35 Some of my labs have locks next to them and can t work through theM occccocccccccccnccnccnncnocononas 35 Commands seem to disappear when press the Enter key on the number pad in Telnet mode 35 Telnet is not working on my Windows 8 Windows 7 or Windows Vista computer 35 The Custom tab iS EMP AT T 35 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION
35. m labs SDM is available from only a workstation console Network Designer You can access the Network Designer by clicking Network Designer on the navigation pane There are three sections Recent Devices Available Devices and the NetMap and you can use the options here to create a customized network topology with devices such as routers switches and PC workstations and with connections such as FastEthernet Serial and Frame Relay connections YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 20 Boson NetSim User Manual Z TI HOLY INNIS M4dOMIANJUIISION 21 I mmm E O gt SIMULATOR The Network Designer panel is shown below Boson NetSim OKM Fe eee ee ee I Lil WQ 2 16 r Bev B585043 Recent Devices New Topology 1 X Bb winec 1 etn d 2950 12 Fa Ge 2620 1 Fa 1 Ser MEN Available Routers ll Available Switches b M Other Devices Creating a New Topology If you are creating a custom lab or want to gain extra experience with new topologies you can use NetSim to create topologies with up to 100 devices Note however that larger topologies might cause slow performance on computers that do not have sufficient processing power and memory You can use this feature to create a topology file bsn that can be used in a custom lab To learn more see th
36. ner where you can reconfigure the devices and connections This option is disabled in Demo mode and in labs that are included in NetSim Launch Lab Compiler Wizard Click the Launch Lab Compiler Wizard icon 4 to launch the Lab Compiler Wizard Boson NetSim User Manual Cu Cc CY c Move Selection Up Click the Move Selection Up icon to move the selected lab pack lab section or lab up a position in the Lab Tree Move Selection Down Click the Move Selection Down icon 33 to move the selected lab pack lab section or lab down a position in the Lab Tree Check for Updates Click the Check for Updates icon ma to force Boson NetSim to check for updates Edit Application Preferences Click the Edit Application Preferences icon 3 to configure preferences such as appearance and user experience Open User Manual Click the Open User Manual icon 0 to view the Boson NetSim 9 User Manual which is the document you are currently reading Exit Boson NetSim Click the Exit Boson NetSim icon A to exit Boson NetSim YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 14 Boson NetSim User Manual Ps T1 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAIN MISION 15 Sim ORK SIMULATOR Navigation Home You can open the Home panel by clicking Home on the navigation pane There are many components of this panel and various features that you can access from this panel After NetSim loads you can perform various tasks by clicking the name of
37. ns Boson NetSimX simulation questions and trouble tickets The Boson NetSim Network Simulator is the most comprehensive product on the market for learning how to configure a Cisco router The Boson NetSim will not only help you become certified it will help you learn and understand how to configure routers switches and networks Boson NetSim User Manual Cu Cc CJ c YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION Contact Information EMAIL support boson com PHONE 877 333 EXAM 3926 615 889 0121 FAX 615 889 0122 ADDRESS 25 Century Blvd Ste 500 Nashville TN 37214 Copyright 1996 2014 Boson Software LLC All rights reserved NetSim software and documentation are protected by copyright law NetSim Technical Support e To review NetSim support topics go to the NetSim Products Support Topics page www boson com support netsim support topics e To submit a support ticket go to Boson s Web site www boson com gt log in to your account gt click the Support Tickets tab gt start a new ticket License Solutions e Single User License Agreement SULA You can review the SULA here www boson com SULA e License Server For our unique license server solutions and volume discounts contact us at www boson com 877 333 EXAM or support boson com Boson NetSim User Manual Za T1 dOLVINAIS M4dOMIANJUIISION O AJ 2 HE E SIMULATOR Getting Started System Requirements e Supported O
38. onnection icon 5 on the toolbar 3 Select the Frame Relay radio button and the appropriate remote device Point to Point Frame Relay 4 Click Connect 9 In the Frame Relay dialog box type a name for the Frame Relay node in the Name field Name FRI Apply Sett was x Number of Node 2 Incomolete information HOLY INNIS AJOM LN WISIN 6 Select an option from the Number of Nodes the number represents the number of routers that will participate in the Frame Relay connection 26 Boson NetSim User Manual pa D p e L T1 O AJ A lt C p I O AJ 27 SIMULATOR For each node select the associated router and interface next to From 1st Router and From Interface Note that the To DLCI Destination field becomes populated with device names Note You must select a different router for each node Name FR 1 x Number of Node la z Incomobete Information For each node assign a DLCI value in each To DLCI Destination field for the remote routers For example for the link from Router1 to Router2 you could use 102 Note The DLCI value must be a numerical value Name FR 1 Apply Settings X Number of Nede 2 7 Router CT Boson NetSim User Manual pa D et e 3 yA T 4 O AJ A ki lt C p I O AJ 28 9 Click Apply Settings The exhibit below shows a completed Frame Relay connection File Edit View
39. ons NetMap section and the Consoles section Boson NetSim User Manual Cu c cJ c Console Window From the console window you can modify the devices and perform the steps in the instructions The devices in the lab can be accessed from the drop down menu at the top of the section or from the lower tab menu Select a specific device to begin performing the lab steps on that device Settings Button The Settings button at the top of the Consoles section enables you to customize the appearance of the console window Click the appropriate drop down menu to select the font family size and weight and to change the foreground and background colors Click Ok to apply the settings or Cancel to cancel the changes 4 Appearance Fixed width fonts such as Couner Mew or Lucida Console are recommended for Consol show output column alignment Lab Grader Font Family Courier New 4 User Experience Startup Font Size 12 4 Fixed Width Only General Dialogs Proxy Settings Forecolor Backcolor Restore Font Weight Normal Note Fixed width fonts such as Courier are highly recommended With fixed width fonts output remains properly aligned and is easier to read and interpret SDM Button The SDM button at the bottom of the console window enables you to access NetSim Router and Security Device Manager SDM SDM is used in standard labs that are included with NetSim This feature is not available for custo
40. perating Systems Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP e NET Framework Microsoft NET Framework Version 4 0 e Processor 1 GHz Pentium processor or equivalent Minimum 3 GHz Pentium processor or equivalent Recommended e RAM 512 MB Minimum 2 GB Recommended e Hard Disk Up to 100 MB of available space e Display 1024 x 768 256 colors Minimum 1024 x 768 high color 32 bit Recommended e Active Internet connection Product Activation You must have a Boson account to download the NetSim Demo To create a free account visit the Boson Online Account page https www boson com Account Default aspx and enter a valid e mail address to begin creating an account You can open NetSim from the shortcut installed during the download or from the Start menu by clicking Boson Software gt Boson NetSim 9 0 gt Boson NetSim If you are a student using NetSim 9 at a learning institution you should launch NetSim 9 from the Start menu by clicking Boson Software gt Boson NetSim 9 0 gt Boson NetSim LS Client This will enable you to configure NetSim 9 to authenticate with the Boson NetSim License Server When you first open NetSim you will be presented with the NetSim Activation Wizard dialog box You can select the demo version of NetSim or the full version of NetSim Welcome to the Boson NetSim Activation Wizard This wizard will guide you through the process of activating NetSim Choose a way you want to use NetSim
41. quential lab pack when a CCENT activation key has been used to activate NetSim 9 are shown in the following graphic A CCENT activation key also unlocks a selection of labs from the Stand Alone and Scenario lab packs A small lock icon is displayed next to unavailable labs Higher level activation keys allow you to work through all labs unlocked by lower level activation keys All demo CCENT CCNA and CCNP labs are unlocked when a CCNP level activation key is used Some lab packs are delivered by NetSim to support other products that are sold separately If you have questions about locked labs please contact support boson com Boson NetSim User Manual Ci cc CY c YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION File Edit View Lab Designer Compiler Help Lab Instructions NetMap ELLE b Demo Labs 4 ICNDL Stand Alone Labs a Sequential Labs Cisco Discowery Protocol Trivial File Transfer Protat Telnet Initial Switch Configuratior Enhancing Switch Security Basi Router Configuratior Advanced Router Configur Basic Debugging Sratic Network Address Tri Confirming the Network C NAT Overloading PAT Dynamic NAT Lab Description Practice using Cisco Discovery Protocol COP commands to view informabon about directly connected neighbors jBoson Software LLC Network Designer Lab Compiler Ready After you load and complete an unlocked lab you can use the grading function in NetSim to grade the lab so t
42. rough the lab instructions 7 Boson NetSim User Manual cu cc cJ c YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 4 From the Devices drop down menu in the Consoles section select the device s that you need to configure in order to complete the lab and follow the steps in the lab w 5 When you have completed the lab click the Grade Lab icon on the toolbar to ensure that you have completed the lab successfully 6 You can choose to save your configurations by selecting the appropriate Save option from the File menu There is more information about saving device configurations in the Network Designer section or the Quick Launch Toolbar section of this manual Menus The menu options in NetSim 9 enable you to easily navigate through the labs the NetMap and Network Designer the Lab Compiler the Consoles section and more These menus include the Menu Bar and the Quick Launch Toolbar Menu Bar File Menu The options in this menu tree enable you to open configuration files open topology files save configuration files save topology files import and export labs and exit the program New This option opens a new topology in the Network Designer Open This option enables you to select a file to open The supported file extensions are lab and bsn Save This option enables you to save your current lab or topology and configurations Files are saved with the lab or bsn extension Save As This option enables you to
43. rt and export lab packs sections and labs with the options on the Compiler menu and on the Quick Launch toolbar Copyright O 1996 2014 Boson Software LLC All rights reserved NetSim software and documentation are protected by copyright law 34 Boson NetSim User Manual Zz T1 YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION 35 O AJ 2 EE NH SIMULATOR Troubleshooting Some of my labs have locks next to them and I can t work through them The activation key you purchased unlocks the labs and the commands that are included with that level of NetSim 9 If a lab is unavailable with the activation key you purchased you will see a small lock icon next to that lab You can purchase higher level activation keys which will allow you to work through additional labs plus all labs unlocked by lower level activation keys All demo CCENT CCNA and CCNP labs are unlocked when a CCNP level activation key is used All demo CCENT CCNA and CCNP labs are unlocked when a CCNP level activation key is used Additional labs are unlocked with the appropriate activation key if you have questions about locked labs please contact support boson com Only the Demo labs are available without an activation key Commands seem to disappear when I press the Enter key on the number pad in Telnet mode To ensure that the Enter key on the number pad works correctly every time you press it you should open a command dialog box from the Run box in the Start
44. son NetSim Network Simulator and how to find support if you need it Users Manual This option opens the Boson NetSim User Manual the document you are reading now which guides you through the features and functionalities of NetSim Support This option displays frequently asked questions FAQs on the Boson NetSim support page www boson com support netsim support topics allows you to save your current log files in the zip format and allows you to submit a ticket through your Boson com account Activate Keys This option opens the Activate Keys dialog box From here you can activate additional versions of NetSim and the associated labs Check for Updates This option closes NetSim and downloads any available updates About Boson NetSim This option displays basic information about NetSim including the version and company information Quick Launch Toolbar Icons in the Quick Launch toolbar are enabled or disabled depending on the pane in use New Topology Click the New Topology icon to open the Network Designer and begin creating a topology Open File Click the Open File icon E to open a supported file Supported file types are lab and bsn Save Click the Save icon Ed to save your current lab progress lab or configurations and topology bsn Save All Click the Save All icon D to save all changes including changes to devices in the Network Designer and changes to their configurations Boson
45. te offline If you have previously activated NetSim with another key and would like to see that key you can clear the Hide previously activated NetSim keys option the Hide option is enabled by default Additionally if you have multiple keys that you would like to use to activate NetSim you can click the Add Field button to add fields to the dialog box If you open NetSim and are not prompted to activate either because you previously used the demo version or because you activated with a different activation key you can click Help Activate Keys to open the Activate Keys dialog box You can click the Credentials button to verify that the associated account is your Boson com account If necessary click Close to proceed to the full version of NetSim After a successful activation the lab packs will be updated and NetSim will be ready for you to use Installed labs are made available unlocked depending on the activation key used to activate the product A small lock icon is displayed next to unavailable labs To make locked labs available you will need to purchase and enter the new activation key then more labs and a larger command set become available YOLVINWIS AYOMLAN MISION Begin a Lab To begin a preloaded Boson NetSim lab perform the following steps 1 On the navigation pane click Labs 2 On the Standard tab double click the lab you want to open 3 After you have loaded a lab click the Lab Instructions tab and read th
46. ted 2 Click the Start Simulator icon on the toolbar to run the topology in the simulator 3 Enter the commands necessary to achieve the final configuration state on each device After a user completes your lab according to the lab instructions you provide the user will be able to grade the commands he or she entered against the set of configurations you are currently creating 4 Click File gt Save As to save the completed bsn file as a separate file from any other BSN files Boson NetSim User Manual Cu Cc CY c Creating a Custom Lab Pack A lab pack is made up of one or more labs organized into sections At least one section is required To create a custom lab pack you need to create a new lab pack create a new section and then compile a new lab You can either use the Lab Compiler Wizard or create a lab pack manually Using the Lab Compiler Wizard to Create a Lab Pack 1 Click the Launch Wizard button at the bottom of the Lab Compiler pane 2 Enteratitle in the Lab Pack Title field and click Next 3 Enter a section title in the Section Title field enter a lab title in the Lab Title field and click Next Click the Browse buttons and select the appropriate lab guide documentation xps and completed network files bsn you created and stored on your computer Click Next Note To learn how to create completed network files bsn see the BSN Completed Configuration File section in this manual
47. ved lab or recent lab Welcome From this the largest section you can load a lab create a new topology compile a custom lab and more Boson NetSim User Manual CJ Cc cJ c News This section displays updates and special offers from the Boson Web site www boson com You can scroll through this section to see the latest news and information and you can click more to view the related offer on the Web site If you are not connected to the Internet you might not see any news in this section To see the latest news from Boson make sure that you are connected to the Internet Labs You can open the Labs panel by clicking Labs on the navigation pane This panel contains three sections the Lab Navigation section the Lab Instructions NetMap section and the Consoles section You can click and drag the splitter control between the Lab Instructions NetMap section and the Consoles section to increase or decrease the size of those sections Edit View Lab signe Help NN Standard Custom Lab Instructions C3 NetMap 4 Demo Demo Labs ICHDI Stand Alone Labs 4 Sequential Labs Trivial File Transfer Protec Telnet Initial Switch Configuratior Enhancing Switch Security Basic Router Configuration Advanced Router Configur Basic Debugging Static Network Address Tri IH Confirming the Network C Consoles NAT Overioading PAT l Dynamic NAT Devices Router Device 1 Settings Lab Description U

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