How to Install GNS3 on EndeavourOS

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install GNS3 on EndeavourOS, which is a popular network simulation tool. It can simulate complex networks using various network devices, including routers, switches, and firewalls.

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation process, make sure that you have the following software installed on your system:

• EndeavourOS installed on your machine
• An active internet connection
• Sudo user account

Installation Process

To install GNS3 on EndeavourOS, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Add GNS3 repo to EndeavourOS

Firstly, open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on your keyboard, and run the following command to add the GNS3 repository to EndeavourOS:

sudo pacman-key --recv-key 4D22B7EE029D4D42
sudo pacman-key --lsign-key 4D22B7EE029D4D42
echo -e '\n[gns3]\nServer = https://cdn.gns3.com/oss/repo/arch/\$arch\n' | sudo tee -a /etc/pacman.conf

Step 2: Update your system

After adding the GNS3 repository, it's time to update your system packages to get the latest updates. Run the following command in your terminal:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 3: Install GNS3

Once the system is updated, run the following command to install GNS3:

sudo pacman -S gns3-gui gns3-server

This command will download and install the GNS3 GUI and Server packages on your system.

Step 4: Install Docker (Optional)

If you want to use the Docker containers for GNS3, you need to install Docker on your system. Run the below command to install Docker on your system.

sudo pacman -S docker
sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker

Step 5: Launch GNS3

After installing GNS3, launch it by typing gns3 in your terminal. This will open up the GNS3 GUI. Now, you can start creating and simulating your networks.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed GNS3 on EndeavourOS. With this installation, you can now create complex networks and simulate them as per your requirements.