GNS3 also introduced support of new L4 / L7 devices : This new version released on Septemwith hyperV virtual machine and link status detection on QEUM. GNS3 v2.2 official release is now available for download on GNS3 website. The main limitation of GNS3 is the amount of ressources (CPU / memory) available on the PC for running the lab's emulated IOS images and virtual machines for clients & servers simulation.

GNS3 is a network emulator based on Dynamips and QEMU running real IOS images, virtual machines. Packet Tracer is a network simulator and embeds only limited real equipment features. The two software have been designed to address different needs. Check download page ! IntroductionĬisco Packet Tracer 8.0.1 and GNS3 v2.2 are two major network simulation software used for certification exam training (Cisco CCNA and CCNP for example) or network feature test without having to buy expensive real world equipment. Cisco Packet Tracer 8.0.1 and GNS3 v2.2 have been released a few days ago. GNS3 v2.2 provides a new HyperV GNS3 VM and link status detection on QEMU.