How to Use Boson Network Simulator Software
Boson is a Cisco lab simulation program. It has lessons and hands-on labs to give Cisco students the opportunity to learn about the Cisco router and switch devices, without spending hundreds of dollars to learn how to use such devices. The most current version is 8.0, and it lets you work with 42 routers, 6 switches, and an IP phone. The PCs in the simulator include a TFTP server, a AAA server, a traffic generator, a VPN client, and a workstation. This program gives students the experience to prepare for the Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) exam.
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Click "Start," then click "programs." Locate the Boson program on the menu, and click the icon link. This will launch the Boson program. Here, you can work in a stand-alone lab environment. You first load lab 1. After that, you can load any lab. This launches the routers, switches, and hosts that make up the network. It also allows you to see the lab scenario and the commands that make up the configuration.
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Click "Start," then click "programs." Find the Boson link and click it. The sequential lab scenario works like the stand-alone, but when you finish one lab, it forms the basis for the following lab.
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Click "Start," then click "programs." Find the Boson link and click it. The Boson Custom Network Designer allows you to design your own network. Here you can construct a lab with multiple routers, switches, and hosts. The routers can have multiple interfaces, which allow you the ability to create sophisticated networks, to enhance your skill set on Cisco devices.
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