Packet Tracer Instructions

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Package Tracer Instructions

Cisco Packet Tracer is a powerful network simulation program that allows us to create a network with an almost unlimited number of devices, encouraging practice, discovery, and troubleshooting. The main objective of Packet Tracer is to serve as a support tool for the Cisco Academy. This tool is extremely useful for both students and teachers. In this page, I will walk you through step by step of how to download, install and build a network lab that we use in the CCNA1 using Package Tracer. This instruction is best for a student who have an account to login to the Cisco Networking Academy home page.

Downloading & Installing Package Tracer

Packet Tracer 5.2 is the latest version of Cisco's simulation software available. To download Package Tracer, follow the instruction below:

How to download

  • Step 1

Go to Cisco Networking Academy home page

(NOTE: Make sure to hold Ctrl key to open the link in a new tab.)


  • Step 2

Login onto the Student Home using your username and password.

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  • Step 3

On the Student Home page, type Package Tracer in the search box and press GO or Enter key to search for the software.

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  • Step 4

Scroll down to find Packet Tracer Software downloads for Students (.html - 0.01MB). Click on the link and a new windows will prompt.

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  • Step 5

To download, click (EXE - 34 MB), or (EXE - 65 MB) if you want to include tutorials in a single package.

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The Process of installation

  • Step 1

And, then click Run to run the installation process after downloaded.

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The screen shots below will show you through each step of the installation process.

  • Step 2

Click next

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  • Step 3

In oder to install the software, you must check I accept the agreement and click the Next button.

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  • Step 4

Click the Next button. Pkt08.PNG

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  • Step 5

Click the Finish button.

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Now you are completed with installation. The next step will show you how to use Cisco Package Tracer.


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Using Cisco Package Tracer

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  • Step 1



Building Cisco equipment and hardware

configuring

Building a Lab