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Netkit

The poor man's system to experiment computer networking

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Screenshots

For those of you who are impatient to see how a running Netkit looks like, here are some snapshots of running virtual labs.

Image Netkit Release Description
Netkit virtual machine 2.4, F2.2, K2.2 A Netkit virtual machine after completing the boot phase.
A ping between virtual machines 2.4, F2.2, K2.2 A ping between two virtual machines, one of which with a running sniffer.
Sending and receiving e-mails 2.4, F2.2, K2.2 An example showing an e-mail exchange between two virtual machines. This example is available as a ready-to-use lab (called E-mail) on the Labs & Slides page.
BGP routing 2.4, F2.2, K2.2 An example showing the routing table of a BGP speaking router. This example is available as a ready-to-use lab (called Multi homed AS) on the Labs & Slides page.
Netkit lab startup 2.4, F2.2, K2.2 Starting a Netkit lab is as easy as typing a single command. The black window is a shell on the host.
Netkit lab shutdown 2.4, F2.2, K2.2 Stopping a Netkit lab is not difficult either. The black window is a shell on the host.
Netkit MPLS lab 2.6, F4.0, K2.5 MPLS support in Netkit: a Netkit lab with two LERs and one Label Switching Router.