Device Types Reference
Complete reference for all network device types in NetSimWeb.
End Devices
PC
A standard desktop computer.
- Interfaces: 1 Ethernet port
- Capabilities: IP configuration, ping, basic networking
- Use case: Simulating end-user workstations
Laptop
A portable computer.
- Interfaces: 1 Ethernet port, 1 Wireless (future)
- Capabilities: Same as PC
- Use case: Mobile end devices
Server
A network server.
- Interfaces: 2+ Ethernet ports
- Capabilities: IP configuration, services
- Use case: Web servers, file servers, DNS, DHCP
Network Infrastructure
Router
Layer 3 routing device.
- Interfaces: Multiple Ethernet and Serial ports
- Capabilities:
- IP routing between networks
- Static and dynamic routing
- NAT (future)
- Access control lists (future)
- Use case: Connecting different networks
Switch
Layer 2 switching device.
- Interfaces: 8-24 Ethernet ports
- Capabilities:
- MAC address learning
- VLAN support (future)
- Spanning Tree (future)
- Use case: Connecting devices in the same network
Hub
Layer 1 repeater device.
- Interfaces: 4-8 Ethernet ports
- Capabilities:
- Broadcasts all traffic to all ports
- No intelligence or filtering
- Use case: Legacy network simulation, learning collision domains
Security
Firewall
Network security device.
- Interfaces: Multiple Ethernet ports (inside/outside)
- Capabilities:
- Packet filtering
- Access control
- Zone-based security
- Use case: Network perimeter security
Cloud
Internet/Cloud
Represents external networks.
- Interfaces: 1+ connection points
- Capabilities:
- Simulates internet connectivity
- External network representation
- Use case: WAN connectivity, internet access simulation
Interface Naming
| Device Type | Interface Names |
|---|---|
| PC/Laptop | eth0 |
| Server | eth0, eth1 |
| Router | eth0, eth1, serial0 |
| Switch | fa0/1 - fa0/24 |
| Hub | port1 - port8 |
| Firewall | inside, outside, dmz |