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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Cisco Modeling Labs

January 13, 2025 Steve Emms Internet

Cisco Modeling Labs is an on-premises network simulation tool. We recommend the best free and open source Linux alternatives.

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5 Best Free and Open Source Linux Network Simulators

January 7, 2025 Steve Emms Internet, Roundup

Network simulation is a technique whereby a software program replicates the behavior of a real network. We make our picks.

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ns-3 – discrete-event network simulator

January 6, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

ns-3 is a discrete-event network simulator for Internet systems, targeted primarily for research and educational use.

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Cooja – network simulator

January 5, 2025 Steve Emms Internet

Cooja is a network simulator that’s written in Java.

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Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Cisco Packet Tracer

January 3, 2025 Steve Emms Internet

Cisco Packet Tracer is a networking simulation tool for teaching and learning how to create network topologies. We recommend the best free and open source alternatives.

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KatharĂ¡ – lightweight network emulation system

January 2, 2025 Steve Emms CLI, Internet

KatharĂ¡ is a lightweight network emulation system based on Docker containers. It’s written in Python.

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Dynamips – emulate Cisco routers

January 2, 2025 Steve Emms Internet

Dynamips is an emulator computer program that was written to emulate Cisco routers.

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GNS3 – network simulator

January 1, 2025 Steve Emms Internet

Graphical Network Simulator-3 (GNS3) is software that allows users to emulate, configure, test, and troubleshoot virtual and real networks.

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