Packet Tracer
Packet Tracer is a cross-platform visual simulation tool designed
Cisco Packet Tracer
by Cisco Systems that allows users to create network topologies
and imitate modern computer networks. The software allows
users to simulate the configuration of Cisco routers and switches
using a simulated command line interface. Packet Tracer makes Developer(s) Cisco Systems
use of a drag and drop user interface, allowing users to add and
Stable release 7.3.0
remove simulated network devices as they see fit. The software is
mainly focused towards Certified Cisco Network Associate Operating system Linux, Android
Academy students as an educational tool for helping them learn 4.2+, iOS 8+
fundamental CCNA concepts. Previously students enrolled in a and Microsoft
CCNA Academy program could freely download and use the tool Windows,
free of charge for educational use.[2][1] macOS[1]
Platform Windows,
Linux, Android
(operating
Contents system), iOS,
Overview macOS[1]
Role in Education Available in English,
PTTP protocol to make Packet Tracer interact with Russian,
real network devices German,
Portuguese,
See also
Spanish and
References French
External links License Proprietary
Website www.netacad
.com/courses
Overview /packet-tracer
Packet Tracer can also be run on Linux and Microsoft Windows /introduction-
and also macOS. Similar Android[3] and iOS[4] apps are also packet-tracer (h
available. Packet Tracer allows users to create simulated network ttps://www.neta
topologies by dragging and dropping routers, switches and cad.com/course
various other types of network devices. A physical connection s/packet-tracer/
between devices is represented by a 'cable' item. Packet Tracer introduction-pa
supports an array of simulated Application Layer protocols, as cket-tracer)
well as basic routing with RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, to the
extents required by the current CCNA curriculum. As of version 5.3, Packet Tracer also supports the
Border Gateway Protocol.[5]
In addition to simulating certain aspects of computer networks, Packet Tracer can also be used for
collaboration. As of Packet Tracer 5.0, Packet Tracer supports a multi-user system that enables multiple
users to connect multiple topologies together over a computer network.[6] Packet Tracer also allows
instructors to create activities that students have to complete.[2] Packet Tracer is often used in educational
settings as a learning aid.[7][8] Cisco Systems claims that Packet Tracer is useful for network
experimentation.[9]
Role in Education
Packet Tracer allows students to design complex and large networks, which is often not feasible with
physical hardware, due to costs.[7] Packet Tracer is commonly used by CCNA Academy students, since it
is available to them for free.[2] However, due to functional limitations, it is intended by CISCO to be
used only as a learning aid, not a replacement for Cisco routers and switches.[9] The application itself
only has a small number of features found within the actual hardware running a current Cisco IOS
version. Thus, Packet Tracer is unsuitable for modelling production networks. It has a limited command
set, meaning it is not possible to practice all of the IOS commands that might be required.[10] Packet
Tracer can be useful for understanding abstract networking concepts, such as the Enhanced Interior
Gateway Routing Protocol by animating these elements in a visual form.[7][10] Packet Tracer is also
useful in education by providing additional components, including an authoring system, network protocol
simulation and improving knowledge an assessment system.[9]
PTTP protocol to make Packet Tracer interact with real network
devices
Cisco registered a new **PTTP** URI scheme with IANA to extend Packet Tracer 7.2.2 capabilities[11]
and make it interact with Cisco CSR virtual routers. Cisco CSR routers are cloud based IOX-XE routers
deployed on x86 virtual machines.
See also
Cisco Networking Academy
GNS3
References
1. Bakni, Michel; Cardinale, Yudith; Moreno, Luis Manuel (June 2018). "An Approach to
Evaluate Network Simulators: An Experience with Packet Tracer" (https://hal.archives-ouver
tes.fr/hal-02066550v1). Revista Venezolana de Computación. 5: 29–36.
2. Javid, Sheikh Raashid (May 2014). "Role of Packet Tracer in learning Computer Networks"
(http://www.ijarcce.com/upload/2014/may/IJARCCE3F%20%20a%20sheikh%20Role%20o
f%20Packet%20Tracer%20in.pdf) (PDF). International Journal of Advanced Research in
Computer and Communication Engineering. 3 (5): 6508–6511.
3. Inc, Cisco Systems (2017-05-12), Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile (https://play.google.com/stor
e/apps/details?id=com.netacad.PacketTracerM&hl=en), Cisco Systems, Inc., retrieved
2017-11-15
4. "Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile on the App Store" (https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/cisco-packet
-tracer-mobile/id1015041980?mt=8). App Store. Retrieved 2017-11-15.
5. "Cisco Packet Tracer 5.3" (https://web.archive.org/web/20120914231610/https://www.cisco.
com/web/offer/emea/7130/docs/PT5.pdf) (PDF). Archived from the original (http://www.cisc
o.com/web/offer/emea/7130/docs/PT5.pdf) (PDF) on 2012-09-14. Retrieved 26 August
2018.
6. Andrew Smith (31 August 2011). "Development of a Simulated Internet for Education" (http
s://web.archive.org/web/20170816061022/http://journals.co-action.net/index.php/rlt/article/vi
ew/7777). Research in Learning Technology. Archived from the original (http://journals.co-a
ction.net/index.php/rlt/article/view/7777) on 2017-08-16.
7. Dennis C. Frezzo; John T. Behrens; Robert J. Mislevy. "Simulation-Based Environment for a
Community of Instructors: Design Patterns for Learning and Assessment" (https://web.archi
ve.org/web/20170816021935/https://www.education.umd.edu/EDMS/mislevy/CiscoPapers/
DPs_for_Learning.pdf) (PDF). Archived from the original (https://www.education.umd.edu/E
DMS/mislevy/CiscoPapers/DPs_for_Learning.pdf) (PDF) on 2017-08-16. Retrieved
26 August 2018.
8. Zhang, Yongbin; Liang, Ronghua; Ma, Huiling (2012). "Teaching Innovation in Computer
Network Course for Undergraduate Students with Packet Tracer". IERI Procedia. 2: 504–
510. doi:10.1016/j.ieri.2012.06.124 (https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.ieri.2012.06.124).
9. "Cisco Packet Tracer" (http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/training-events/netacad/course_c
atalog/docs/Cisco_PacketTracer_DS.pdf) (PDF). Cisco Networking Academy. Retrieved
26 August 2018.
10. Expósito, Jesús; Trujillo, Valentina; Gamess, Eric (20–22 October 2010). Using Visual
Educational Tools for the Teaching and Learning of EIGRP (http://www.iaeng.org/publicatio
n/WCECS2010/WCECS2010_ppgdfhdfgh169-174.pdf) (PDF). Proceedings of the World
Congress on Engineering and Computer Science 2010 Vol I. CiteSeerX 10.1.1.301.4894 (ht
tps://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.301.4894). ISBN 978-988-17012-
0-6. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
11. PTTP URI scheme (https://www.packettracernetwork.com/features/packettracer-722-newfe
atures.html) registration data. Retrieved 18 july 2019.
External links
Official website (https://www.netacad.com/courses/packet-tracer/introduction-packet-tracer)
Tutorials and labs for Packet Tracer 7.1 (https://www.packettracernetwork.cofyhgftghm/labs/
packettracerlabs.html)
Packet Tracer 3.0 for Android 4.2 or above (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=c
om.netacad.PacketTracerM&hl=en)
Packet Tracer 3.0 for Apple iOS 8 or above (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cisco-packet-tr
acer-mobile/id1015041980?mt=8)
Old versions of Cisco Packet Tracer - V7.1, v7.0, v6.3, v6.2 (https://www.geekdashboard.co
m/cisco-packet-tracer-download/)
Frequently asked questions about Cisco Packet Tracer (http://iutsa.unice.fr/~frati/wireless_L
P/TP/__TOOLS_2016/Cisco%20Packet%20Tracer%207.1%20FAQ.pdf)
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