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In order to use any Cisco device such as router and switch in GNS3, we must have to install that devices IOS first.

Learn how to install, configure and use Cisco IOS in GNS3 in detail.

It only provides a platform to use Cisco IOS but it does not provide any Cisco IOS itself.

It means, in order to use any Cisco device in GNS3, we must have to install that devices IOS first.

There are several sources from where we can obtain this file.

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We can get it from real Cisco device, or can download it from Ciscos official site (it requires a valid Cisco account and license agreement) or can download it from educational sites.

If none of these work for you, simply search following term in Google.

If we are going to use this device only for CCNA exam preparation or to get.

By default wizard automatically allocates the minimum recommended memory (RAM) for device.

This value prevents a faulty or buggy IOS from consuming entire CPU cycles.

Once this value is configured, GNS3 does not allow IOS from consuming CPU beyond this limit.

If no installed IOS file is selected, only this option will be highlighted.

All configuration values are listed in right section of the pane.

For example, in this tutorial we installed an IOS file which belongs to 2600 series router.

To use it, click Routers icon from left pane and select Installed appliances from drop down box.

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