GNS3 Connecting a Real switch

SlayerX

I saw a post on here about this, only they were using GNS3 on the Ubuntu OS. But I want to do this with Windows 7
I know you run it through the cloud. I am wondering what hardware do I need?
Any Special cables or a Special network card I need to install in my desktop to communicate with the switch?
I want use the 2950 switch and this is only for the CCNA.
I'm just trying to make up for the lack of a real switch in GNS3.

If anyone has done this before, please let me know what I need thanks.

networker050184

Take a search through the CCIE forums and you will find a lot of info on the subject.

You shouldn't need any extra hardware for a single connection, but a lot of people use usb ethernet adapters to increase the amount of NICs to connect multiple switches.

chmorin

It's not to complicated, you just need to have a NIC to interface with the equipment. If I remember right... Place a cloud in GNS3, and then use its properties to select the NIC you want it to connect with. Piece of cake.

inscom.brigade

I found this to be very helpfull for that task.
This is 100% clear and easy step by step spoon feeding!

GNS3 - How to connect GNS3 to a real router or switch and to the internet - YouTube

SlayerX

Thanks for the help guys I appreciate it. Inscom.brigade, thanks a million this is exactly what I needed! very appreciated!