Sep 01

How to import GNS VM into VirtualBox

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🚀 Importing GNS3 VM into VirtualBox – Quick Guide

📥 1. Download

  • Get the GNS3 VM (VirtualBox .ova file) from the official GNS3 website.

📂 2. Import into VirtualBox

  • In VirtualBox → File → Import Appliance.
  • Select the .ova file → click Import.

⚙️ 3. Adjust Settings

  • RAM: at least 4 GB (if possible).
  • CPU: 2 or more cores.
  • Network: set Adapter to Host-only or Bridged.

▶️ 4. Start the VM

  • Launch the GNS3 VM inside VirtualBox.
  • Wait until it shows an IP address.

🔗 5. Connect GNS3 App

  • Open GNS3 desktop → Edit → Preferences → GNS3 VM.
  • Check Enable GNS3 VM.
  • Choose VirtualBox → pick your imported VM.
  • Save settings.

✅ Done!
Your GNS3 is now powered by VirtualBox VM.

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How to Import GNS3 VM into VirtualBox

GNS3 uses its own virtual machine (GNS3 VM) to run modern devices and appliances. If you are using VirtualBox instead of VMware, you need to import the GNS3 VM into VirtualBox first.

Steps:

  1. Download the GNS3 VM
    • Go to the official GNS3 download page.
    • Download the version of the GNS3 VM that matches your GNS3 software version.
    • Choose the VirtualBox edition of the VM (usually a .ova file).
  2. Open VirtualBox
    • Start Oracle VirtualBox on your computer.
  3. Import the GNS3 VM
    • In VirtualBox, click File → Import Appliance.
    • Browse to the .ova file you downloaded.
    • Click Next, review the VM settings, then click Import.
  4. Adjust VM Settings (Optional but Recommended)
    • After importing, select the GNS3 VM in the VirtualBox list.
    • Click Settings → System → Processor to give the VM at least 2 CPUs.
    • Click Settings → System → Motherboard and assign at least 4 GB of RAM (if your host allows).
    • In Network, ensure “Adapter 1” is set to Host-only or Bridged Adapter depending on how you want it connected.
  5. Start the GNS3 VM in VirtualBox
    • Highlight the GNS3 VM in VirtualBox and click Start.
    • The VM will boot and show an IP address once ready.
  6. Link GNS3 to the VM
    • Open the GNS3 desktop application.
    • Go to Edit → Preferences → GNS3 VM.
    • Check Enable the GNS3 VM.
    • Select VirtualBox as the virtualization engine.
    • Choose the imported VM from the dropdown list.
    • Apply and save settings.

Now, the GNS3 VM is linked to VirtualBox, and you can run routers, switches, and appliances through it.

⚡Tip: Always keep your GNS3 version and GNS3 VM version the same (e.g., GNS3 2.2.x works with GNS3 VM 2.2.x).

Ref: ChatGPT/Internet/AI Toolss

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