How to Download Cisco IOS Images for GNS3

Are you looking for a way to add a realistic touch to your network simulations in GNS3? Look no further! In this article, we will show you how to download and use Cisco IOS images in your GNS3 topologies.

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After downloading the image to your system, you can follow along with our article below to learn how to add and run L2 IOS in GNS3. We also cover how to add Docker containers to your network for even more realistic simulations.

The first step is to download a Cisco VIRL (Virtual Internet Routing Lab) image. This will allow you to run IOSv and IOSvL2 in your GNS3 topologies. The vIOS-L2 image provides many switching features, including Etherchannel, DTP, HSRP, Port Security, VLAN Routing, Switchport, 802.1Q Trunk Port Spanning Tree Protocol, and Port-Channel (Pagp/Lacp).

To get started, open GNS3 and click on 'Edit' from the top left bar and select 'Preferences'. From here, you can navigate to the 'IOS Image' tab and add your downloaded Cisco VIRL image.

By following these simple steps, you can bring your network simulations to life with realistic Cisco IOS images in GNS3. For more information on building Cisco networks in GNS3, check out our video tutorial below.

Watch Now: Downloading Cisco IOS Images for GNS3

In this video, we show you how to download Cisco VIRL images and run them in your GNS3 topologies. We also cover adding Docker containers to your network for even more realistic simulations. Watch now and start building your own Cisco networks in GNS3!