Prototipo de software para la integración de interfaces CLI de equipos de comunicación sobre ambientes inmersivos basados en realidad mixta

Abstract

Limited access to physical networking equipment (routers, switches, racks) remains a persistent barrier to hands-on networking education in university settings, particularly in resource-constrained institutions. While simulators and emulators such as Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, IMUNES, and CORE have expanded access to learning experiences by reproducing real command-line interfaces, these solutions remain disconnected from recent advances in human-computer interaction (HCI) driven by virtual and augmented reality. This work proposes an integration strategy that combines immersive VR scenarios with real communications equipment, emulating network operating systems and their command-line interfaces within a three-dimensional environment. The goal is to evaluate the feasibility of this approach for democratizing access to networking labs, offering a practical, accessible, and behaviorally faithful training experience.