Basic Simulator Features; Simulator Components - Cisco CCNA NETWORK SIMULATOR Manual

Basic Simulator Features

After installing Cisco CCNA Network Simulator, you can choose one of two ways to start the
program. The first way is to double-click on the Cisco CCNA Network Simulator icon placed on
your desktop during installation. The second way to start the Cisco CCNA Network Simulator is
to click on your Windows® Start Menu (normally in your lower left hand corner), then choose
Programs, Cisco CCNA Network Simulator, and finally select the Cisco CCNA Network
Simulator icon.
You must agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the End User License Agreement
(EULA) to register, activate, or otherwise use, any portion of the software.
Overview
This tutorial will guide you through the 1
Network Simulator. We will only show you how to select a lab, configure the devices, and then
grade the lab. The first lab that you will complete is very simple but will provide an
understanding of the components of the Cisco CCNA Network Simulator and how they
interoperate. Advanced features and more functionality will be covered later.

Simulator Components

The Simulator is actually a suite of programs that interact to provide a total learning experience.
The primary components are:
• Lab Navigator
• Network Designer - optional
• Network Simulator
• Lab Grader
The purpose of the Lab Navigator is to allow you to view, select, and begin the lab of your
choosing. The Lab Navigator provides a friendly interface for your learning experience.
The included Network Designer is the optional tool you can use to create your own custom
network. Through this tool you can build a simple network, a complex network, or even model
an existing network. Note that the Network Designer is not required to configure the included
labs, as they are pre-created and require no additional configuration to complete as-is.
The Network Simulator is the tool that actually simulates the network and routes virtual packets.
This program will allow you to control numerous devices and configure them as needed. The
Network Simulator is not limited to just what is in the lab, it can do much, much more.
The lab grader will analyze the configuration you have completed and determine if you have
completed the lab correctly.
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