Integrating Physical Switches with GNS3

Hello all...
 
First of all, please forgive me if this question has been asked and answered in this forum numerous times. I have done the leg work, but I haven't been able to find a satisfying solution...
 
I have just begun my R&S CCIE preparation and I am stuck at trying to integrate physical switches with GNS3. I am using INE's VOL.1 Advanced R&S Workbook and need to get this setup to work in order to complete the QOS and also the Switching & Bridging section.
 
I know that there are mutliple ways to do it, but I am trying to figure out how to make it work with just using the Ethernet (en0) nic on my Macbook Pro and (5) 3550s (1 used for the Breakout Switch and the other 4 as network devices). I have seen different articles that state that it can be done by using a breakout switch to host vlans that connect to the virtual devices in GNS3 by using QinQ, but I still haven't been able to find any detailed instructions on how to make this work....
 
If anyone has setup physical switches with GNS3 (especially to use with INE's Workbooks), *PLEASE* share your steps on how you made it work or please point me in the right direction.
 
Thanks in advance!
Edwin

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Received on Thu Mar 17 2011 - 15:49:54 ART