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Watch how NetPilot builds a complete CCNA practice lab from a single description.
Practice every hands-on topic from the CCNA exam with real equipment behavior.
Click any template to instantly generate a complete lab environment. Or describe your own scenario.
Practice OSPF with backbone area, stub areas, and route summarization
"Create a CCNA lab with 4 routers: 1 in Area 0 (backbone), 2 ABRs connecting to Area 1 and Area 2, and configure OSPF route summarization"
Configure VLANs, trunks, and router-on-a-stick
"Build a switching lab with 2 switches, 3 VLANs (Sales, Engineering, Management), trunk links, and a router for inter-VLAN routing using subinterfaces"
See how NetPilot compares to Packet Tracer and physical hardware for CCNA practice.
| Feature | NetPilot | Packet Tracer | Physical Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 60 seconds | 5-10 minutes | Hours/Days |
| Lab Creation | AI generates from description | Manual drag-and-drop | Physical wiring |
| Cost | Free tier available | Free | $1,000+ |
| Cloud Access | Yes - anywhere | Desktop only | No |
| AI Assistance | Built-in troubleshooting | No | No |
| Multi-Vendor | Cisco, Juniper, Arista & more | Cisco only | Varies |
"Create a CCNA OSPF lab with 3 routers" - that's all it takes.
Complete topology with IP addressing and base configs in ~60 seconds.
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