I86bi-linux-l2-adventerprisek9-15.2d.bin Jun 2026
Troubleshoot (like "license not found" or "libcrypto errors").
Fix permissions via the EVE-NG CLI using the command: /opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions Create your iourc license file in the same directory. 3. Integration in GNS3 To add it to GNS3:
: Represents the "Advanced Enterprise" feature set, including strong crypto ( k9 ) for secure management protocols like SSH and HTTPS.
To use this image, you typically need a network simulator and a license key file ( Using with GNS3 Ensure the i86bi-linux-l2-adventerprisek9-15.2d.bin
vlan 10 name Users ! interface Ethernet0/0 switchport mode access switchport access vlan 10 spanning-tree portfast ! interface Ethernet0/1 switchport mode trunk ! Use code with caution. Conclusion
: If your nodes boot up and immediately shut down, or if text states your license is invalid, double-check your iourc file configuration. The hostname of your Linux VM must match the string used to generate your IOL license key.
Fix the permissions using the EVE-NG CLI command: /opt/unetlab/wrappers/unl_wrapper -a fixpermissions . Integration in GNS3 To add it to GNS3:
image used primarily for simulating Layer 2 (L2) switching in network emulation environments like and EVE-NG. Technical Overview
| Image | Type | Layer 3 | Crypto | |-------|------|---------|--------| | i86bi-linux-l2-adventerprisek9-15.2d.bin | Switch | No | Yes | | i86bi-linux-l3-adventerprisek9-15.4.bin | Router | Yes | Yes | | i86bi-linux-l2-ipbasek9-15.2d.bin | Switch | No | Yes (less features) |
Target platform and deployment models
: Link aggregation via Port Aggregation Protocol (PAgP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and static bundling.
GNS3 utilizes the GNS3 VM (running Ubuntu) to host IOL images. Go to .
: Advanced service provider features like QinQ (802.1Q tunneling) or Private VLANs can be hit-or-miss or behave unpredictably compared to physical Catalyst hardware or official CML images. interface Ethernet0/1 switchport mode trunk