# Cisco SD-WAN EVE-NG Lab Installation **URL:** \ **Category:** Lessons Discussion\ **Created:** [July 19, 2021, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935 "2021-07-19T14:09:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![nahro.khwarahm2019](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/user_avatar/forum.networklessons.com/nahro.khwarahm2019/32/5452_2.png) [@nahro.khwarahm2019](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/nahro.khwarahm2019)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2022, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/23 "2022-01-28T13:10:48Z")
Sir Laz, Sorry i missed that leacture thats why i came up with this comment, honestly I went through all the way to make SD-WAN run on CML, even though all nodes are successfully imported and works but still different WAN link connection is headache for me, ![Capture6](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/uploads/default/original/2X/9/9411dec700b06868359207b5d3e0f6e3d9a0af6d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![lagapidis](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/user_avatar/forum.networklessons.com/lagapidis/32/4949_2.png) [@lagapidis](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/lagapidis)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2022, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/25 "2022-01-31T11:51:17Z")
Hello Nahro I’m sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with SD-WAN and CML. I’m sorry I can’t help you further, since our implementation of the lab environment uses EVE-NG, but if you do resolve it, it would be great if you could post your solution here. I wish I could have been of more help! Laz ---
**Author:** ![lagapidis](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/user_avatar/forum.networklessons.com/lagapidis/32/4949_2.png) [@lagapidis](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/lagapidis)\ **Post date:** [February 1, 2022, 12:27pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/26 "2022-02-01T12:27:36Z")
Hello Himanshu As stated in the lesson, once you complete all of the steps up to section [1.1.2.1 Root CA Certificate](https://networklessons.com/ciscocisco-sd-wan/cisco-sd-wan-controllers-installation#Root_CA_Certificate), you can then open a web browser and go to [https://10.1.0.1:8443/](https://10.1.0.1:8443/). When you do so, you should see the Cisco SD-WAN vManage GUI. I hope this has been helpful! Laz ---
**Author:** ![stephen](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/96bed5/32.png) [@stephen](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/stephen)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2022, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/27 "2022-04-25T14:20:04Z")
Hi, I am currently looking into purchasing the necessary Cisco contract/licenses in order to have access to download the necessary image files. Following the Cisco ordering guide was a little confusing and not exactly sure what the minimum purchase would be required to obtain access to download those file and build sample topologies outlined in this guide. Is there a recommended SKU ordering guide you would recommend to create demo labs for this? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![ReneMolenaar](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/user_avatar/forum.networklessons.com/renemolenaar/32/488_2.png) [@ReneMolenaar](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/ReneMolenaar)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2022, 8:41am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/28 "2022-04-26T08:41:09Z")
Hi @stephen, That is a good question and not an easy answer. Licensing can be a pain 😅 These two links are helpful: > **[Products - Cisco DNA Subscription Software for SD-WAN and Routing FAQ](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/software/one-wan-subscription/nb-06-dna-sw-rout-sub-faq-ctp-en.html)** > > Understanding the world of Cisco SD-WAN and Routing Software Subscriptions. > **[Cisco DNA Software SD-WAN and Routing Matrix](https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/products/software/sd-wan-routing-matrix.html)** > > Cisco DNA Software SD-WAN and Routing Matrix And this video gives an overview: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-fxIAKM1ZA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-fxIAKM1ZA) DNA Essentials has vManage but if you want to build a lab where you can test everything, you’ll need DNA Advantage. These licenses only come as 3,5, or 7-year subscriptions. I think I would contact a Cisco sales rep and ask them what is exactly needed. They probably also have license options for building a lab. Rene ---
**Author:** ![wali1972](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/858c86/32.png) [@wali1972](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/wali1972)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/29 "2022-05-11T18:47:04Z")
Hello Support, I am confused about the connectivity of DC1 with biz-internet and public internet, are the4se routers or what and what is the configuration along with the connectivity detail with DC1 and vEdges Thanks ---
**Author:** ![lagapidis](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/user_avatar/forum.networklessons.com/lagapidis/32/4949_2.png) [@lagapidis](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/lagapidis)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 9:08am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/30 "2022-05-15T09:08:59Z")
Hello Wali Take a look at this post: > [@Cisco SD-WAN Controllers Installation](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-controllers-installation/14869/25): > > Hello Wali The biz-internet and public-internet “clouds” in the diagram represent the WANs that businesses can use to connect their vEdge devices. This topology is created within EVE-NG, and the clouds are entities created by the emulator. Take a look at this lesson to see the process with which the clouds, and the rest of the topology, were created. I hope this has been helpful! Laz Also, if you go through the [SD-WAN EVE-NG Lab Installation](https://networklessons.com/ciscocisco-sd-wan/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation) you’ll see how the connectivity with the “cloud” entities is achieved. I hope this has been helpful! Laz ---
**Author:** ![wali1972](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/w/858c86/32.png) [@wali1972](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/wali1972)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/31 "2022-05-15T16:16:28Z")
Not able to get it, not sure what to do next ![Screenshot 2022-05-15 111550](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/uploads/default/original/2X/f/f2063aa884cb9c9d1fa3cb28a90f41b5e386a61f.jpeg) ![Screenshot 2022-05-15 111550](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/uploads/default/original/2X/c/cd5c45d89c8f4559490260a5aeb2c530555a46f3.jpeg) ![Screenshot 2022-05-15 112659](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/uploads/default/original/2X/4/441fbb9224cc2e63531c42fb05399fd1ff8d4d66.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![maxborodin](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/47e85d/32.png) [@maxborodin](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/maxborodin)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2022, 6:09am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/32 "2022-05-31T06:09:27Z")
Hi Team, From Reading the guide I understood that we need EVE-NG image as well as cisco SD-WAN image how would we obtain SD-WAN image since most of us are not allowed to download it says “you must have a valid service contract associated to your [Cisco.com](http://Cisco.com) profile.” thank you ---
**Author:** ![lagapidis](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/user_avatar/forum.networklessons.com/lagapidis/32/4949_2.png) [@lagapidis](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/lagapidis)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2022, 4:38am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/33 "2022-06-02T04:38:06Z")
Hello Maksym As Rene states in the following post, getting the appropriate images can sometimes be a challenge: > [@Cisco SD-WAN EVE-NG Lab Installation](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/28): > > Hi @stephen, That is a good question and not an easy answer. Licensing can be a pain sweat_smile These two links are helpful: [https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/software/one-wan-subscription/nb-06-dna-sw-rout-sub-faq-ctp-en.html](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/software/one-wan-subscription/nb-06-dna-sw-rout-sub-faq-ctp-en.html)[https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en\_us/products/software/sd-wan-routing-matrix.html](https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/products/software/sd-wan-routing-matrix.html) And this video gives an overview: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-fxIAKM1ZA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-fxIAKM1ZA) DNA Essentials has vManage but if you want to build a lab where you can test everything, you’… I hope this has been helpful! Laz ---
**Author:** ![theinge1987](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/54ee81/32.png) [@theinge1987](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/theinge1987)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2022, 5:34pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/34 "2022-06-19T17:34:06Z")
Hello sir, I am not seeing the [docker.io](http://docker.io) in my eve-ng.I am using eve-ng community edition. ---
**Author:** ![ReneMolenaar](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/user_avatar/forum.networklessons.com/renemolenaar/32/488_2.png) [@ReneMolenaar](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/ReneMolenaar)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/35 "2022-07-13T14:30:42Z")
Hi @theinge1987, A late reply but for docker, I think you’ll need EVE-NG pro. Rene ---
**Author:** ![anandbhai9393](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/e8c25b/32.png) [@anandbhai9393](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/anandbhai9393)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/36 "2022-07-24T10:22:37Z")
Hi Rene, How to make port groups in VMware workstation 16 player ? I did till root ca certificate and then tried [https://10.1.0.1:8443/](https://10.1.0.1:8443/) thats when i realized page is not loading I am not understanding how to add port group in VMware workstation 16 Kindly guide ---
**Author:** ![anandbhai9393](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/e8c25b/32.png) [@anandbhai9393](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/anandbhai9393)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/37 "2022-07-30T15:59:57Z")
After i use LAB(port group) for installation ( i have kept accept in all 3 options in security) i am not able to open GUI in my chrome from eve ng after putting root and eve password unable to ping to default gateway aswell Is the new version of eve ng causing this issue as the one rene showed and the one currently available in eve ng site is different ---
**Author:** ![ReneMolenaar](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/user_avatar/forum.networklessons.com/renemolenaar/32/488_2.png) [@ReneMolenaar](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/ReneMolenaar)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/38 "2022-08-03T18:38:23Z")
Hi @anandbhai9393 , Are you still using VMWare workstation or ESXi ? It’s been a while since I used VMWare workstation, but I think you can do this with different virtual NIC adapters. With the virtual network editor, you can create an adapter that is set to “host-only”. If you use this adapter on multiple VMs, it would be the equivalent of having them in the same VLAN. They can only communicate between each other on the same host though. I don’t think the new version of eve-ng makes a difference. When you test the vmnet adapters, it’s probably best to start with a simple example. Perhaps two windows hosts or two linux hosts. See if they can reach each other. Rene ---
**Author:** ![anandbhai9393](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/e8c25b/32.png) [@anandbhai9393](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/anandbhai9393)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/39 "2022-08-04T13:15:14Z")
I was using vmware workstation then i did exactly as u showed in the video and by istalling vmware esxi in workstation and made virtual machine in esxi But the eve ng dosent get any ip using dhcp and even when i use the same subnet ip as my PC for eve ng i cant ping internet from my eve ng . ---
**Author:** ![rkvignesheee](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/94ad74/32.png) [@rkvignesheee](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/rkvignesheee)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2022, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/40 "2022-08-09T10:08:30Z")
i am unable to use Vmanage GUI, any reason ? ---
**Author:** ![lagapidis](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/user_avatar/forum.networklessons.com/lagapidis/32/4949_2.png) [@lagapidis](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/lagapidis)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2022, 7:34am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/41 "2022-08-12T07:34:15Z")
Hello Viki In the lesson, Rene mentions that: > I’m creating four port groups. The first port group (LAB) connects to the eth0 interface of the EVE-NG virtual machine. We use this so we can access the EVE-NG GUI or access it with SSH. It is via this first port group that you will gain access to the GUI. Beyond this, we’ll need a little more information about your setup and the issue you are facing. Can you tell us more so we can help you out? I hope this has been helpful! Laz ---
**Author:** ![bansah29](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@bansah29](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/bansah29)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2022, 1:53am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/42 "2022-11-01T01:53:25Z")
Hi Rene, so i followed all the steps as shown. Here are my questions; 1- Do i need the physical switch and router? I installed my ESXi and connected my modem to port 1 at the back of the server. I can access my ESXi using the IP leased via DHCP from my modem 2- I also created the port groups. You mentioned that LAB port group is associated to eth0. On your diagram you have this network of 10.65.90.2 / 24 and i noticed that 10.65.90.179 was leased to the EVE-NG VM. Question; where and how did you set up this 10.65.90.0/24 subnet. Is this this coming from your switch which is connected to your router and to the internet? Am using the latest EVE-NG version 5.1.0-20 Sorry, my questions might sound crazy, but am new to ESXi, EVE-NG and SD-WAN ---
**Author:** ![lagapidis](https://cdn-forum.networklessons.com/user_avatar/forum.networklessons.com/lagapidis/32/4949_2.png) [@lagapidis](https://forum.networklessons.com/u/lagapidis)\ **Post date:** [November 3, 2022, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935/43 "2022-11-03T05:56:28Z")
Hello Bright > [@bansah29](#): > > 1- Do i need the physical switch and router? I installed my ESXi and connected my modem to port 1 at the back of the server. I can access my ESXi using the IP leased via DHCP from my modem The physical switch here represents the local physical network. In your case it could be your ISP’s router which runs a DHCP server, or it could be an intermediate switch between your router and the ESXi setup you have. So you can indeed connect your ESXi directly to your Internet router, the result is essentially the same. > [@bansah29](#): > > 2- I also created the port groups. You mentioned that LAB port group is associated to eth0. On your diagram you have this network of 10.65.90.2 / 24 and i noticed that 10.65.90.179 was leased to the EVE-NG VM. Question; where and how did you set up this 10.65.90.0/24 subnet. Is this this coming from your switch which is connected to your router and to the internet? This is simply the IP address range that Rene is using on his internal local network. If you notice in section [1.3.1 Setup](https://networklessons.com/ciscocisco-sd-wan/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation#Setup), you’ll see that the EVE-NG initial default IP is 10.65.90.178, which was given via DHCP. During configuration, Rene changed that to 10.65.90.2 with a static configuration. So yes, these addresses are from Rene’s internal local network. No need to apologize for questions, that’s what we’re here for! I hope this has been helpful! Laz [Previous page](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.networklessons.com/t/cisco-sd-wan-eve-ng-lab-installation/14935.md?page=3)