The packets put in the network simulations are managed using this section. router, switch etc and in the nearby box, select the specific version of router or switch e.g. In this space you see all the devices and connections (Cables types) You can select the Device type i.e. You can capture, forward, play packets using the simulation Mode. This is a toggle bar where you can move between Real-time and Simulation mode. Select, Delete, Move Layout, Resize etc. See screenshot below.In the Physical Workspace New City, New Closet, Set Background can be created.Ĭommonly used tools are place in this tool bar, eg. You can switch between the Logical and Physical workspace.In the logical workspace we create new Cluster, Move Object, set the tiled background. Logical/Physical Workspace and Navigation Bar This is the toolbar for the File and Edit menu where we have icons of the menu options. Basic commands like Saving, Print etc can be managed from here. This is the main menu like any other application this has Menu options like File, Edit, Option, View, Tools, Help. Once installed you can open the Packet Tracer and you see a dashboard with some small toolbars and windows opened. The installation is pretty simple like any other Windows application. NOTE: Packet Tracer has its limitations and is in no way an alternate to the actual devices, thus it cannot be used as a replacement of Cisco routers and switches. With the use of Packet Tracer we can make almost same use without spending on the devices. The networking devices and be connected and test their working, it is a valuable tool because it would be difficult for most of us to buy actual Cisco equipment for learning purposes and performing some test. It can be used to understand networking concepts. Packet tracer is widely used in Education for CCNA as most of the topics can be practiced and tested. Some enhancements were to be done for the use of BGP with packet tracer. Packet Tracer supports basic routing capabilities using RIP, OSPF and EIGRP. It’s a product from Cisco and is proprietary you can get more details from Cisco website as this a tool used widely for the Cisco Network Academy curriculum.
The Cisco Packet Tracer can be downloaded from: This article only covers the basic information about how to use the tool.įor a detailed tutorial you can refer to the Cisco Packet tracer help after installation.
The Cisco Packet Tracer is a vast tool with several features. A must have tool for students pursuing the CCNA course / training.Ĭisco Packet Tracer can be installed on different Operating Systems like, Microsoft Windows, Linux and even Android 4.1 + versions. It provides good visualization and simulation, with ease of implementation and testing.
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