How to get access to the Virtual SONiC Environment using web browser?
STEP 1. Open web browser.
STEP 2. Enter the address and port of the GNS3 server
STEP 3. You will see all available projects.
You can create a new one or select an existing one that interests you.
STEP 4. If you open a sample network topology you may get a similar view as below.
To start devices:
- The Start button will power on every device in the Workspace, and the indicators on the links will turn green.
- You can also verify the status of each link in the Topology Summary, to the right:
- If you want to start the selected device, right-click on it [1] and then on “Start” [2].
- You can choose to open console connections to devices by selecting them in the workspace.
To do this you need right-clicking, and left-clicking on “Console” or “Web console / in the new tab” in the pop-up menu.
A) Web console or Web console in new tab. – example screen
B) Console – example screen with PuTTy