Cisco Packet

Tracer
SOF 102: Computers Fundamental
APRIL 2021
Learning Outcome
At the end of this lesson,
you should be able to:
• Define the purpose of
CISCO Packet tracer
• Explain the function and
installation of Cisco
Packet Tracer.
• Practice simple
networking simulation
with CISCO Packet
Tracer
What is CISCO Packet Tracer ?
• Cisco Packet Tracer is an innovative network simulation and
visualization tool. This free software helps you to practice your
network configuration and troubleshooting skills via your desktop
computer or an Android or iOS based mobile device. Packet Tracer is
available for both the Linux and Windows desktop environments.
• Use Packet Tracer to:
• Practice what you learn in networking courses
• Prepare for a certification exam
• Sharpen your skills for a job interview
 Instructions
• Google Chrome  netacad  signUp for
PacketTracer Free lesson
(video on how to do this is shared in Moodle)
• Download and Install Cisco Packet Tracer on your
machine
• Please complete ALL lessons in Cisco Packet Tracer
Training: Chapter 1 – Chapter 4
• Please complete Lab 1, Lab2 & Lab 3
• Please complete the Quiz (after chapter 4) and
submit the screenshot of the completion in Moodle
submission Link.
CISCO Packet
Tracer View
 Lab 1: Let’s create a simple Network using
Packet Tracer
Follow the instruction
in Lab 1 to setup this
topology.

 
Objectives 
Part 1: Build a Simple Network in the Logical
Topology Workspace 
Part 2: Configure the Network Devices 
Part 3: Test connectivity between network
devices 
Part 4: Save the File and Close Packet Tracer 
 Lab 2: Explore Functionality

Objectives
Part 1: Create a Simple PDU in
Simulation Mode
Part 2: View Contents of PDUs
Part 3: Create a Complex PDU
in Simulation Mode
 Lab 3: Using Physical View to add
backgrounds, container and network devices.

Objectives
Step 1 - Open the Physical View of
Packet Tracer
Step 2 - Apply a Physical View
Background Image
Step 3 - Edit and Move Between
Containers
Step 4 - Add Devices to a Wiring
Closet
Step 5 - Experiment