Good for concepts. Limited for confidence.
- Emulated behavior and simplified outputs
- Little exposure to real console workflows
- Easy to memorize without troubleshooting
- Different feel from a production device
Early access for CCNA & CCNP learners
Practice on real Cisco switches from your browser.
LiveNetLab connects certification lessons to real, physical Cisco hardware—without exposing device IPs, requiring VPN setup, or making you install another simulator.
Real hardware
Not an emulator
Browser terminal
No SSH setup
Private access
No device IP exposure
SW3> enable
SW3# configure terminal
Enter configuration commands, one per line.
SW3(config)# vlan 20
SW3(config-vlan)# name ENGINEERING
SW3(config-vlan)# interface gi0/2
SW3(config-if)# switchport mode access
SW3(config-if)# switchport access vlan 20
✓ Lab checkpoint completed
SW3(config-if)#
CURRENT LAB
03 / 05
VLANs & Access Ports
03
Assign Gi0/2 to VLAN 20
Configure the interface as an access port and verify membership.
Hardware pool
4 / 5 available
Private session
Device IP hidden
CCNA
CCNP Enterprise
Switching
Troubleshooting
WHY LIVELABNET
Simulators teach commands. Real hardware teaches behavior.
Packet Tracer and GNS3 are useful, but they cannot fully reproduce the timing, quirks, console behavior, and operational confidence that comes from working with physical devices.
Real devices. Real feedback. Real repetition.
- Operate physical Cisco switching hardware
- Use an isolated browser-based terminal
- Follow guided labs tied to exam objectives
- Build practical speed and troubleshooting habits
HOW IT WORKS
From lesson to live device in three steps.
Choose a guided lab
Select a lab mapped to a CCNA or CCNP topic, with clear goals and checkpoints.
Get an available switch
LiveNetLab assigns your session to an available device. When the pool is full, you join a fair queue.
Configure in your browser
Practice through a secure web terminal while the underlying hardware stays private.
BUILT FOR SAFE REMOTE ACCESS
The hardware stays private. Your lab stays simple.
Users never connect directly to a switch. LiveNetLab brokers each session through a secure application layer and private tunnel, keeping the physical lab network off the public internet.
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No switch IPs exposed
Users only see the browser terminal and assigned lab session.
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Session isolation
Each learner is mapped to one available device for the duration of the lab.
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Automatic reset workflow
Devices can be returned to a known state between sessions.
Learner browser
HTTPS + WebSocket
ENCRYPTED
LiveNetLab app
Session broker + queue
PRIVATE TUNNEL
Cisco hardware pool
EVE-NG host network
DEMO COMING SOON
A short walkthrough of a complete browser-based switching lab.
SEE THE WORKFLOW
One browser tab. One real device. One focused objective.
The first demo will show device allocation, terminal access, guided checkpoints, and session cleanup from start to finish.
Get notified when the demo is live →
FAQ
Questions before launch.
Is LiveNetLab available now?
LiveNetLab is currently in pre-launch validation. Early subscribers will receive development updates and first access invitations.
Will I need to install software or configure a VPN?
No. The intended experience is browser-based. Device connectivity and private networking are handled behind the platform.
Is this a simulator?
No. The platform is being designed to provide controlled access to real Cisco switching hardware through a web terminal.
What happens when every switch is busy?
Learners will enter a queue and receive access when a device becomes available. Session limits and queue behavior will be tested during early access.
How much will it cost?
The initial validation and early-access stage will start free. Subscription options may be introduced later based on usage and operating costs.
EARLY ACCESS
Help shape a better way to practice networking.
Join the launch list. You will hear when the first live hardware labs are ready to test.