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Cisco Packet Tracer: Create a Redundant Network
Role Play
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(10 ratings)
229 students

Cisco Packet Tracer: Create a Redundant Network

Learn how to design and build fully redundant enterprise networks using real-world techniques inside Cisco Packet Tracer
Created byDan Mill
Last updated 5/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the true meaning of redundancy at every layer of the network
  • Learn how to connect to two different ISPs and configure External BGP
  • Master the setup and role of dual edge routers
  • Build a fully redundant core network
  • Connect and configure the access layer for high availability
  • Explore wireless redundancy, including the role of Wireless LAN Controllers (WLCs) and Access Point failover

Course content

9 sections42 lectures3h 19m total length
  • Introduction2:00
  • What is Cisco Packet Tracer?3:24
  • How to Install Cisco Packet Tracer5:59
  • Course Content1:54
  • Course Activities2:03
  • How to Download the Labs in This Course1:16
  • How to use Udemy AI Assistant1:55

Requirements

  • A basic understanding of networking concepts — such as IP addressing, routing, and switching — is recommended

Description

In this comprehensive course, "Hands-on Cisco Packet Tracer: Create a Redundant Network," students will delve into the world of network redundancy and fault tolerance, crucial elements for any resilient network infrastructure. This course uses Cisco Packet Tracer, a powerful simulation tool, to help students design, configure, and implement redundant network systems. Whether you are preparing for your next networking certification, managing a corporate network, or simply looking to improve your technical skills, this course will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to excel.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain practical, real-world experience by working with various Cisco devices and protocols. Starting with the basics of network redundancy, you will progress to advanced configurations that incorporate protocols like HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol), RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), and EtherChannel. You will also learn about critical network components like routers, switches, and link aggregation, understanding how to configure them for high availability.

The course is divided into several practical labs, guiding you step-by-step through the process of building a redundant network. You will design and implement redundancy in a network that includes multiple paths between switches and routers, preventing a single point of failure. By the end of this course, you will understand how to manage network failovers, configure redundancy protocols, and troubleshoot common issues associated with redundant network setups.

This course is ideal for aspiring network administrators, engineers, and anyone looking to boost their Cisco networking skills. By combining theory with hands-on practice, you'll walk away with a solid foundation in creating and managing redundant networks, ready to apply your new skills to real-world scenarios. Take the first step toward mastering high-availability network solutions today!

Please note this course is for educational purposes only.

Best of all, when you complete the course, you’ll earn a professional Certificate of Completion that you can proudly add to your résumé and LinkedIn profile — helping you stand out in today’s competitive IT job market. This certificate demonstrates that you have the skills and confidence to contribute from day one — exactly what employers are looking for.

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring Network Engineers who want to move beyond textbook knowledge and start thinking like real-world professionals
  • Students studying for CCNA, CCST, or CCNP certifications who want to see how the concepts they’re learning apply in actual network designs
  • IT Professionals who know the basics of networking but want to learn how to design high-availability, fault-tolerant networks that businesses can rely on
  • Help Desk and Desktop Support Technicians who want to break into networking roles by mastering the skills that make a real impact