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1# Introduction
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3The **netsim** network simulator allows developers to run, visualize, test,
4debug, and analyze multi-device and multi-radio radio scenarios across virtual
5devices and accessories.
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7## Device Types
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9| Device Type                                                  |     Description                           |
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11| [Android Virtual Device](https://developer.android.com/studio/run/emulator) (AVD)                                 | An Android image running in the Android Emulator  |
12| [Cuttlefish Virtual Device](https://source.android.com/docs/setup/create/cuttlefish) (CVD)                              | An Android image running in the cuttlefish emulator |
13| nimble device with HCI connector                             | host OS C++ apps using Nimbile bluetooth stack |
14| [Bumble](https://github.com/google/bumble) device            | host OS python apps using Bumble bluetooth stack |
15| [Bumble](https://github.com/google/bumble) Web App           | Browser hosted python apps using Bumble bluetooth stack |
16| Builtin devices                                              | Bluetooth low-energy beacons and UWB anchors built into netsim |
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18See [Bumble apps and tools](https://github.com/google/bumble/blob/main/docs/mkdocs/src/apps_and_tools/index.md).
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