We represent the spherical microgel network using a generic bead-spring model. The microgel consists of N ch linear chains, each containing N segments, which are crosslinked potential and are linked with FENE bonds. The excluded volume interaction of the salt and released ions is also modeled via the WCA interaction, with the implicit solvent introduced through the system's electric permittivity. Electrostatic interactions between the various charged species are simulated explicitly via the direct Coulomb interaction. In the system, we find weakly-charged anionic polymer beads, the corresponding released counterions and ion pairs from the salt, such that the electroneutrality of the system is preserved. We also consider all the ionic species to be monovalent. To mimic an aqueous solution at room temperature, we set the Bjerrum length to λ B = e 2 /4πϵk B T = 7.1 Å = 2σ.