The Network Simulator w/ Designer for CCENT (Cisco Certified
Entry Networking Technician) provides a virtual lab environment where a router/switch network can be simulated. The important features of the software program are:
Network Simulator with Designer for Cisco CCENT Features
Lab exercises for hands-on practice.
Router and switch simulator
Simulate Cisco® IOS routers (2501/2503/2620/2620) or switches (1900/2950).
Support for 200+ router and switch commands
Labs for 1900 and 2950 switches included
Detailed help files
Network designer that provides drag and drop feature for inserting devices and connectors. GUI based device
configurator.
Support short form commands. You can type short form commands in IOS simulator for router/switch commands just like in actual router/switch.
Several lab exercises are made available with the router
simulator. The labs are intended to give familiarity with
the router or switch commands. The
list of available labs can be viewed here.
CCENT (640-822 ICND1) certification is
offered by Cisco Systems. CCENT (640-822) along with ICND2 (640-816)
lead to CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification.