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GNS3 for Mac
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GNS3 for Mac

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GNS3 for Mac is a software that simulate complex networks while being as close as possible from the way real networks perform, all of this without having dedicated network hardware such as routers and switches.

It can also be used to experiment features or to check configurations that need to be deployed later on real devices.

Build, Design and Test your network in a risk-free virtual environment and access the largest networking community to help.

Whether you are studying for your first networking exam or building out a state-wide telecommunications network, GNS3 for macOS offers an easy way to design and build networks of any size without the need for hardware. And the best part is it's FREE!

Why should you use GNS3?

Real-time network simulation for pre-deployment testing without the need for network hardware
Run the OS that emulates real behavior of network hardware.

Test 20+ different network vendors in risk-free virtual environment
Quickly run and test multiple hardware vendors without the need for hardware.

Create dynamic network maps for troubleshooting and proof of concept (POC) testing
Test your networks before you build them to reduce the time it takes to get a production network up and running.

Connect GNS3 to any real network
Leverage your existing hardware and expand your current lab by connecting your GNS3 topologies directly to it.

Customized topologies and labs within GNS3 for network certification training
GNS 3 is the best study tool for aspiring network professional seeking their certifications, without the need for a home lab.

How to Use
  • Install GNS3 and required dependencies
  • Launch GNS3 and complete the setup wizard
  • Configure GNS3 VM or local server settings
  • Import Cisco or other compatible images
  • Create a new project in GNS3
  • Drag and drop devices into the workspace
  • Connect devices using virtual links
  • Start the devices and open console windows
  • Test network configurations and topologies
  • Save and export your project for later use
System Requirements

macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later

Intel-based or Apple Silicon Mac

4 GB RAM minimum (8+ GB recommended)

2 GHz dual-core CPU or better

Virtualization software (VMware Fusion or UTM)

1 GB free disk space (more for images/projects)

Python 3.x pre-installed or install via Homebrew

PROS
  • Highly customizable network topologies
  • Supports real Cisco images and appliances
  • Free and open-source platform
  • Extensive community and documentation
  • Offline simulation without cloud use
CONS
  • Requires complex image setup
  • Heavy resource usage on large labs
  • Not optimized for Apple Silicon yet
  • Limited official support for macOS
Note: Requires 64-bit processor.

Also Available: Download GNS3 for Windows

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What's new in this version:

GUI:
- Fixing tab name in MobaXterm
- PyQt6 migration
- Add XDG Config Home support
- Support for Python 3.14
- Clicking the "console connect to all nodes" opens all consoles in name order with case-insensitively

Server:
- Sync appliances
- Fix creating Qemu disk image
- Disable checking for available disk space
- Set default location of udhcpc in "/etc/network/udhcpc"
- Support for Python 3.14
- Fix non-ASCII characters in project names
- Increase DB engine pool size and max overflow
- Enable ip cef in IOU L2 and IOU L3 base configs

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