Basics of Cisco Packet Tracer Network Simulator for CCNA

Name: Basics of Cisco Packet Tracer Network Simulator for CCNA
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This is an introduction video guide of how to use Cisco Packet Tracer Network Simulator.

Created byGabriel Avramescu

Last updated 8/2019

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What you'll learn

Understand the purpose of Cisco Packet Tracer
Navigate, choose netowork and end devices and customize them
Interconect devices and configure them using simple interface
Configure network devices using CLI (Command Line Interface)
Track packets in Packet Tracer and Simulate real traffic conditions and different protocols

Course content

5 sections • 17 lectures • 1h 18m total length

Introduction1:01
A few word about myself.
What is Packet Tracer1:16
In this video will be presented the main features of Packet Tracer.
Join Our Online Classroom!0:54

Type of Devices2:12
In this video I will present you the types of devices that can be used on Packet Tracer.
Type of Connections and Cables3:37
The connection types are presented in this video.
Adding Devices and Interconnect Them7:05
This video will show you how to add equipment and interconnect them, along with what kind of connection should be used.
Adding Custom Interfaces to Devices5:33
Sometime custom interfaces are required. It is possible in Packet Tracer to add them, as required.
Interconnect Wireless Devices4:34
Explore interconnecting wireless devices in Cisco Packet Tracer by configuring an access point, wifi settings, and SSID, and verify connectivity with a laptop using proper IP addressing.

Basic PC configuration6:01
Configure a PC's IP address in Cisco Packet Tracer's computer configuration page and set DNS and server details. Test connectivity and troubleshoot using the simulator's terminals and traffic generation.
Servers Configuration10:26
Explore configuring server services in Cisco Packet Tracer, including web server, dns server, email server, and aaa authentication, assigning ip addresses, uploading files, and centralizing device authentication.
Basic Router Configuration6:15
Configure a router in Packet Tracer using console cables, terminal access, and CLI commands, then assign IP addresses to interfaces and explore static and dynamic routing.
Advanced Router Configuration using CLI8:05
Learn to navigate packet tracer to configure a router via CLI, set an interface IP address, enable it, view running configurations, and save the startup configuration.
Basic Switches Configuration7:17
Advanced Switches Configuration using CLI2:22
Explore advanced switch configuration using the cli, practice configuring usernames and passwords, enable secret passwords, and save the running configuration on Cisco Packet Tracer.

Realtime Packets Tracking4:28
Explore the real-time packet tracing feature to observe how packets travel across a simulated environment, test connectivity between computers, issue a DNS request, and evaluate firewall rules and QoS.
Packets Tracking - Simulation mode6:39
Track and capture packets with Packet Tracer's simulation mode to visualize how packets travel from a PC to a switch and router, observe control traffic, and assess whether they’re accepted.

Requirements

Basic networking knowledge

Description

Packet Tracer is a powerful network simulator that can be utilized in training for Network certifications by allowing students to create networks with an almost unlimited number of devices and to experience troubleshooting without having to buy real Cisco routers or switches. The tool is created by Cisco Systems. The purpose of Packet Tracer is to offer students a tool to learn the principles of networking as well as develop Cisco technology specific skills. However, it is not be used as a replacement for Routers or Switches.

It can be downloaded for free if you have a Netacad account. As Cisco says, the best way to learn about networking is to do it. Hands-on equipment gets students started, but is limited to the number of devices in the lab. Furthermore, Educators use Packet Tracer to demonstrate complex technical concepts and networking systems. Students use Packet Tracer to complete assignments, working on their own or in teams.

As a network engineer, I used to simulate complex scenarios first on packet tracer and then deploy them on the real equipments. Please notice though, this course will not teach you networking, but rather let teach you how to simulate and apply your networking related knowledge.

Who this course is for:

Network Engineers
CCNA, CCNA Security and CCNP Students
Networking Students
Networking Passionates

Basics of Cisco Packet Tracer Network Simulator for CCNA

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Course content

What is Packet Tracer - Introduction3 lectures • 3min

Choosing Devices and Connections5 lectures • 23min

Network Devices Configuration6 lectures • 40min

Tracking Packets2 lectures • 11min

Final Words1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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