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Cisco Packet Tracer
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What is Packet Tracer?
 Packet Tracer is a powerful network simulation program
that allows students to experiment with network
behavior without the need for real equipment.
 It provides simulation, visualization, authoring,
assessment and collaboration capabilities.
 Packet Tracer facilitates the teaching and learning of
complex technology concepts.
 It supplements physical equipment in the classroom by
allowing students to create a network with an almost
unlimited number of devices. This encourages practice,
discovery, and troubleshooting.
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Why is Packet Tracer Important?
 Packet Tracer allows students to pace their own
learning experience.
 It allows students to have access to a large number of
devices. It also allows students to have access to a
large number of devices even outside of the classroom.
 By allowing them to experiment, Packet Tracer helps
students develop important skills, such as decisionmaking, creative and critical thinking, and problem
solving.
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Packet Tracer Requirements
 To download and install Packet Tracer:
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You need to have a computer with Internet access and a web
browser.
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Based on your Operating System (Windows, Linux, etc), download
the latest Packet Tracer version from the Cisco Networking Academy
Connection website: http://cisco.netacad.net.
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Log in as an instructor.
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Click the Download Packet Tracer link on the left side of the
Academy Connection window.
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Scroll down and click the Cisco Packet Tracer program
downloads link.
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Click the Packet Tracer download for your Operating System.
Install Packet Tracer on your computer using the Install Wizard.
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Packet Tracer Support Options
 There are a few different ways to find support:
• Training files
Located in the Packet Tracer application:
Packet Tracer Menu Bar > Help > Contents
• Forums
Cisco Packet Tracer forum and chat page hosted at Cisco
Networking Academy site: http://cisco.netacad.net/
• Support Desk
Packet Tracer help through Academy Support link hosted at
Cisco Networking Academy site: http://cisco.netacad.net/
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Packet Tracer Training Overview
Below are the mini-courses and their outcomes:
 Course Preview (this course)
 How to download and install Packet Tracer’s latest version
 How to find help
 Overview of mini courses structures
 Leveraging Best Practices
• How to do basic troubleshooting of PT activities
• Clarify common trouble areas with Packet Tracer
• Packet Tracer Tips and Best Practices
 ITE v4.1 Packet Tracer Labs Demonstration
• Show how to successfully complete PT activities integrated in ITE v4.1 to
effectively motivate ITE students in chapters 8-16
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Packet Tracer Training Resource Files
Below is a list of the companion resources:
 Course Preview (this course)
 ITE Introduction to Packet Tracer Course Preview video
 PowerPoint presentation with Packet Tracer Preview information
 Word document with Packet Tracer download instructions
 Leveraging Best Practices
• Video containing best practices and tips about Packet Tracer
 ITE v4.1 Packet Tracer Labs Demonstration
• ITE v4.1 Packet Tracer Lab solution videos (chapters 8 – 16)
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