i86bi-linux-adventerprisek9-ms.154-1.t-antigns3.bin
: Allocate at least 512 MB RAM (1024 MB safer).
| Feature / Image | i86bi-linux-adventerprisek9-ms.154-1.T | i86bi-linux-ipbase-ms | x86_64_crb_linux-adventerprisek9-ms.bin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 32-bit (i86bi) | 32-bit | 64-bit | | Feature Set | Advanced Enterprise Services (Full) | Basic IP Routing (Limited) | Advanced Enterprise Services (Full) | | Use Case | Advanced Routing & Feature Testing | Basic, Low-Resource Labs | Modern Systems, Resource-Rich Labs | | Primary Feature | Comprehensive (Security, QoS, BGP) | Basic IP Routing | Modern 64-bit Support |
: Full-scale support for OSPFv2/v3, EIGRP, BGP, and IS-IS.
| Image Name | Description | Legal Source | |------------|-------------|---------------| | | IOSv version 15.4(3)M | Cisco CML Personal | | vios-adventerprisek9-m | VIRL IOSv with MPLS | Cisco VIRL | | csr1000v | Cloud Services Router (IOS XE) | Cisco trial (60 days) | | xrv9k | IOS XR virtual router | Cisco DevNet | i86bi-linux-adventerprisek9-ms.154-1.t-antigns3.bin
Understanding the legal status and licensing is critical.
Which specific (like MPLS, BGP, or DMVPN) you are planning to lab?
: Specifies the underlying execution platform. The image compiles as a native user-mode program meant to run inside a Linux kernel.
Set the type to (since it is a multilayer switch image). Ensure the IOURC path points to your iourc license file. Step 3: Run the Device i86bi-linux-adventerprisek9-ms
Being an "ms" (Multilayer Switch) image, it acts as a very capable Layer 2 and Layer 3 switch, essential for VLAN, STP, and SVI labs.
Setting to 2 gives you 8 Ethernet/FastEthernet/GigabitEthernet interfaces. Click OK to save the configuration. Troubleshooting Common Issues 1. The Device Spawns but Immediately Powers Off Cause : This is almost always a license validation failure.
: Signifies the "Advanced Enterprise" feature set, which includes advanced routing, security, and networking protocols. : Refers to Cisco IOS version antigns3.bin
Router> enable Router# config terminal Router(config)# hostname R1 Router(config)# interface gigabitethernet0/0 Router(config-if)# ip address dhcp Router(config-if)# no shut Router(config-if)# exit Router(config)# line vty 0 4 Router(config-line)# password cisco Router(config-line)# login Router(config-line)# exit Router(config)# enable secret cisco Which specific (like MPLS, BGP, or DMVPN) you
The image operates natively inside a Linux environment rather than emulating target hardware processors like traditional Dynamips emulators do. Specification Layer 3 (Core & Distribution Router Simulation) Processor Demand Exceptionally low (Runs as a native Linux process) RAM per Node Typically 128 MB to 256 MB Base IOS Version 15.4(1)T (Advanced Enterprise) Supported Feature Sets
: Save a clean, basic startup configuration (with no ip domain-lookup and logging synchronous enabled on the console line) as your default template base. This saves tedious repetition every time you drag a new router onto the canvas.
Add the newly created router template to your topology canvas. Legal and Ethical Considerations