How to install Cisco L2/L3 Switch in GNS3 and Build a Switching Lab

Windows 10

GNS3 1.3.2

VirtualBox

1. Install GNS3 IOU VM 1.3.2 (the same version which GNS3 GUI has) in VirtualBox.

Import the image file appliance. Use the default setting to import the file.

Start the GSN3 VM.

Error:

Click ''Çhange Network Settings" => Ok

Enter (gns3/cisco) to login.

Enter IP address in the URL and upload the required files to install L2/L3 switches.

Run the python script to generate the license key. 

Copy the Key and create an IOURC file.

Give the correct GNS3 VM name

Copy the file to the GNS3 VM location.

C:\Users\tech.laptop-cc1\VirtualBox VMs\GNS3 IOU VM

Add the GNS3 VM to GNS3 GUI.

Give the IOURC path.

Adding L2/L3 Switch

Give IOU image path

/home/gns3/GNS3/images/IOU/i86bi-linux-l2-adventerprise-15.1b.bin

Save.