See It in Action
Open your browser, describe a lab, and start configuring real network devices — no setup required.
Why Network Engineers Go Online
Traditional labs require VMs, servers, and hours of setup. Online labs remove all of that.
Zero Install, Zero Setup
No GNS3 VM, no EVE-NG server, no Docker. Open your browser and you have a multi-vendor network lab ready to use.
Any Device, Anywhere
Practice from your laptop, tablet, or even a Chromebook. Your lab runs in the cloud — all you need is a browser and internet.
Real CLIs, Not Simulations
SSH into Cisco IOL, Nokia SR Linux, Arista cEOS, Juniper cRPD. These are real network operating systems, not simplified abstractions.
What You Can Practice Online
From CCNA basics to CCIE-level topologies — describe any lab scenario and start practicing.
“I need to practice OSPF single-area and multi-area for my CCNA exam”
Complete OSPF lab with 4 routers, multiple areas, route summarization — ready to configure in your browser
“Set up a lab where I can practice ACLs and NAT on Cisco routers”
Two Cisco IOL routers with inside/outside interfaces, NAT overload, standard and extended ACLs — deployed instantly
“Create a BGP peering lab with two ISPs and a customer AS”
eBGP peering, prefix advertisements, AS-path filtering, route-maps — all configured and ready for practice
“I want to practice Cisco commands for VLANs and inter-VLAN routing”
Cisco L2/L3 switches with trunk links, VLANs, SVIs, and end hosts — practice show commands immediately
“Build a lab to test HSRP failover between two Cisco routers”
Dual routers with HSRP, tracking objects, priority configuration — test failover scenarios in the browser
“I need a multi-vendor lab to compare Nokia SR Linux and Cisco IOS OSPF syntax”
Side-by-side Nokia and Cisco routers with OSPF, same topology — compare CLI syntax across vendors
Everything You Need in a Browser
Full-featured network lab with real vendors, real protocols, and real CLIs — all online.
Network Vendors
- Nokia SR Linux (built-in)
- FRRouting / FRR (built-in)
- Linux Clients (built-in)
- Cisco IOL Routers & Switches (upload)
- Arista cEOS (upload)
- Juniper cRPD (upload)
- Palo Alto & Fortinet (upload)
Routing Protocols
- OSPF (Single & Multi-Area)
- BGP (eBGP / iBGP / Route Reflectors)
- IS-IS
- EIGRP
- MPLS / LDP / Segment Routing
- Static & Default Routing
Switching & Data Center
- VLANs & Trunking
- STP / RSTP / MST
- LACP / EtherChannel
- VXLAN / EVPN
- Leaf-Spine Fabrics
- Port Security
Services & Security
- DHCP / DNS / NTP
- NAT / PAT
- ACLs (Standard & Extended)
- Firewall Policies & Zones
- IPSec VPN / DMVPN
- QoS Policies
Online Network Lab Guides
Start practicing immediately — each guide launches a ready-to-use lab in your browser.
How to Practice Cisco Commands Online
No Packet Tracer download needed. Describe the lab you want and practice real Cisco IOS commands in your browser — show ip route, show ip ospf neighbor, and more.
Start This LabFree Network Simulator Online
Most 'free online simulators' are limited JavaScript toys. NetPilot runs real network operating systems in the cloud — SSH into actual Cisco, Nokia, and Arista devices at no cost.
Start This LabNetwork Emulator in the Browser
GNS3 and EVE-NG require local installation. NetPilot is the only network emulator that runs entirely in the browser with real multi-vendor CLIs.
Start This LabOnline CCNA Practice Lab
Build any CCNA lab scenario online: OSPF, VLANs, ACLs, NAT, STP. Describe what you need and practice on real Cisco IOS CLIs — no downloads, no Packet Tracer.
Start This LabCloud Network Lab: No Server Required
Stop maintaining an EVE-NG server or GNS3 VM. NetPilot hosts your labs in the cloud — just open your browser and start building.
Start This LabMulti-Vendor Network Lab Online
Practice across Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Nokia in a single online topology. No image hunting, no Docker, no compatibility issues.
Start This LabNetwork Lab Without Installation
Every traditional network lab tool requires installation. NetPilot is zero-install: open a browser tab, describe your topology, and start configuring.
Start This LabBrowser-Based Network Emulator for Teams
Share lab environments with your team without deploying servers. Everyone gets browser access to the same multi-vendor topology with their own CLI sessions.
Start This LabHow It Works
Open Your Browser
Go to app.netpilot.io from any device. No downloads, no VMs, no accounts with hardware vendors.
Describe Your Lab
Tell NetPilot what you need: "Build an OSPF lab with 3 Cisco routers" or "Create a BGP peering lab with Nokia and Arista."
Start Practicing
Your lab deploys to the cloud in seconds. SSH into any device and start running commands — real CLIs, real behavior.
Online Network Labs Compared
See how browser-based access compares to traditional tools.
| Feature | NetPilot | Packet Tracer | GNS3 Web | CloudMyLab | NetLab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs in Browser | Yes — fully browser-basedYes | No — desktop download | Partial — web UI, local server | Yes — hosted EVE-NG | Yes — browser-based |
| Real Device CLIs | Yes — Cisco, Nokia, Arista, JuniperYes | No — simplified simulation | Yes (source images yourself) | Yes (source images yourself) | Limited vendor support |
| Setup Time | NoneNone | 10 min (download + install) | 4-8 hours (server + images) | Hours (quote + provisioning) | Minutes (institutional access) |
| Multi-Vendor | 9 vendors (3 built-in + 6 upload)9 vendors (3 built-in + 6 upload) | Cisco only | Yes (BYO images) | Yes (BYO images) | Limited |
| AI Lab Generation | Yes — describe in plain EnglishYes | No | No | No | No |
| Free Tier | YesYes | Yes (Cisco account) | Free (server not included) | No (custom quote) | No (institutional license) |
| Works on Chromebook / Tablet | YesYes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Server Required | NoNo | No | Yes | No (managed) | No (managed) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about online network labs