Packet Tracer

The packet tracer is a free simulator provided by Cisco that can be used to practice networking setup such as connecting switches and routers to a terminal such as a computer. Follow the instructions below to download the packet tracer.

 

First go Cisco Networking Academy and create an ID (without logging in download is not available and login information is also needed to use the packet tracer later)

The sign up page looks like this

Next move to the resources page and download the package for your OS

 

 

Run the file and keep clicking 'OK' to complete the installation then log in after the installation is done.

Now we are ready to use the packet tracer.