Packet Tracer Instructions

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Package Tracer Instructions: 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 show you step by step of how to download, install and build a network that we use a lot in the CCNA1 using Package Tracer. This instruction is only 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:

  • Step 1

Go to Cisco Networking Academy home page

  • NOTE: Make sure to hold control to open the link in a new tab.

Go to Cisco Networking Academy home page

  • Step 2

Click on the Windows Installer (32-bit).


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  • Step 3

Click the Save button.


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  • Step 4

Click the Run button after the file has been downloaded.


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  • Step 5

If an older version is installed replace it by clicking the Yes button.


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  • Step 6

Click the Next button until you arrive at the Finish button.


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  • Step 7

Click the Finish button.


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  • Step 8

Click the I Agree button to start the install.


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  • Step 9

Click the Next button until you arrive at the Install WinPcap.


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  • Step 10

Click the Install button.


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  • Step 11

Click the Next button until you get to WinPcap License Agreement.


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  • Step 12

Click the I Agree button.


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  • Step 13

Click the Install button.


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  • Step 14

When installation is complete click the Next button.


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  • Step 15

Click the Finish button.


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