Cisco CCNA NETWORK SIMULATOR User Manual

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NetMap (Topology Viewer)
Clicking the “NetMap” button causes this NetMap Viewer to appear:
The NetMap button loads the currently active Network Designer (*.top file), into the Network Designer,
in a read-only mode, as further shown and described below:
The NetMap Viewer displays a
current snapshot of all Devices
currently loaded.
There are 2 ways to access this
topology screen.
1.) Click on the “NetMap” button
on the Control Panel (horizontal
toolbar).
2.) Click on the “NetMap” button
on the Remote Control (vertical
toolbar).
Note: You can right-click on any
Device for a quick-config menu
option.

Cisco CCNA NETWORK SIMULATOR Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	CCNA NETWORK SIMULATOR
Category	Software
Language	English

Summary

Cisco CCNA Network Simulator Overview

Simulation Technology and CCNA Prep

Explains Boson's technology and how the simulator aids CCNA certification.

Network Designer for Planning

Basic Simulator Features

Core Simulator Components

Details the primary components: Lab Navigator, Network Simulator, Network Designer, and Lab Grader.

Part 1 – The Lab Navigator

Lab Navigation and Selection

Explains how to use the Lab Navigator for lab selection and overview.

Part 2 – The Network Simulator

Router Command Mode Interaction

Part 3 - The Lab Grader

Using the Lab Grader Tool

Describes the process of grading completed labs and checking configuration accuracy.

Selecting and Grading Labs

Details how to select a lab and initiate the grading process.

Advanced Lab Tutorial

Advanced Features Tutorial – Using Telnet

Introduces advanced mode using Telnet and its configuration steps.

Telnet Connection Methods

Details four different methods to connect via Telnet in advanced mode.

PART 2: ADVANCED Features

Remote Control Toolbar Usage

Explains the functionality of the Remote Control toolbar for device navigation.

NetMap (Topology Viewer) Functionality

Describes accessing and viewing network topology diagrams.

Virtual Terminal Server Operation

Explains using the Virtual Terminal Server for device session management.

Simulated Workstations Interface

Details the command-line interface for simulated PCs.

LAB NAVIGATOR Usage

Lab Navigator Overview and Getting Started

Provides an overview and initial steps for using the Lab Navigator.

NETWORK DESIGNER

About the Network Designer

Using the Network Designer Workflow

Network Designer Device Management

Adding Devices via Drag-and-Drop

Using the Device Wizard for Setup

Network Designer Connection Procedures

Saving and Loading Custom Topologies