Exhibit 23.1

                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

     We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts," and
to the use or our report dated February 21, 2000 (except for Note 15, as to
which the date is April 11, 2000) in the Registration Statement (Form F-1) and
related Prospectus of Viryanet Ltd. for the registration of its Ordinary
Shares.

     Tel-Aviv, Israel

     August 3, 2000                       /s/ Kost, Forer and Gabbay

                                          KOST, FORER & GABBAY
                                          A member of Ernst & Young
                                           international