Boson NetSim LE for McGraw-Hill 5.1

Boson NetSim LE for McGraw-Hill is a limited-edition version of Boson’s NetSim network simulator, created by Boson Software, Inc. and bundled with select McGraw-Hill networking and certification titles. It provides a virtual lab environment for practicing Cisco router and switch configuration through an authentic command-line interface, so learners can build hands-on skills without physical hardware.

Key features

• Curated lab set aligned to McGraw-Hill content and common Cisco exam objectives (e.g., CCNA)
• Prebuilt topologies with step-by-step, guided exercises
• Practice with core topics such as device setup, VLANs and trunking, STP, inter-VLAN routing, static and dynamic routing (e.g., RIP, OSPF, EIGRP), ACLs, NAT, and DHCP
• Realistic CLI behavior with common show and debug outputs
• Automated lab validation with scoring, hints, and progress tracking
• Lightweight installation designed for student use on classroom or personal machines

Who it’s for

• Students and self-learners using McGraw-Hill networking curricula
• Candidates preparing for entry-level Cisco certifications who need structured, hands-on practice

Benefits

• Gain practical configuration experience without buying or managing hardware
• Follow a textbook-aligned learning path with immediate feedback
• Build confidence on foundational networking tasks in safe, repeatable labs

Notes

• The LE (Limited Edition) feature set and number of labs are curated for the associated McGraw-Hill title and may differ from the full Boson NetSim product.
• An upgrade to the full NetSim is typically available for access to additional labs, devices, and advanced features such as custom topology creation.

Boson NetSim LE for McGraw-Hill is developed by Boson Software, Inc.. The most popular version of this product among our users is 5.1. The names of program executable files are Boson_NetSim.exe, mg_ccna.exe.