Network Operating System - Use in Routers

Use in Routers

Network Operating Systems (NOS of windows) are embedded in a router or hardware firewall that operates the functions in the network layer (layer 3) of the OSI model.

• Examples:
  • JUNOS, used in routers and switches from Juniper Networks,
  • Cisco IOS (formerly "Cisco Internetwork Operating System").
  • TiMOS, used in routers from Alcatel-Lucent
  • Huawei VRP (Versatile Routing Platform), used in routers from Huawei
  • MikroTik RouterOS™ (is a router operating system and software which turns a regular Intel PC or MikroTik RouterBOARD™ hardware into a dedicated router.)
  • ZyNOS, used in network devices made by ZyXEL.
  • ExtremeXOS, used in network devices made by Extreme Networks. Also called EXOS.