Tutorials

The following tutorials demonstrate the basic functions, features, and aspects of Packet Tracer. Although you can view them at any time, they are most effective when you have read the appropriate section or pages corresponding to each tutorial.

Tutorial | Description
Getting Started |

  Interface Overview

  Shows how to start using the program.

  Options

  Shows how to customize Packet Tracer using the Options menu.

Logical Workspace |

  Creating a Network Topology

  Demonstrates how to create, arrange, delete, and connect devices.

  Custom Device Templates

  Demonstrates how to create and remove custom device templates.

  Clustering a Network Topology

  Demonstrates how to create, arrange, uncluster, delete, and connect clusters.

  Editing and Annotating a Network Topology

  Demonstrates how to edit and annotate a network topology.

Configuring Devices |

  Configuring Devices Using the Config tab

  Demonstrates how to configure devices using the Config tab.

  Configuring Devices Using the Desktop tab

  Demonstrates how to configure devices using the Desktop tab.

  Configuring Devices Using the CLI tab

  Demonstrates how to configure devices using the CLI tab.

Realtime and Simulation Modes |

  Simulation Environment

  Introduces an overview of the simulation environment.

  Simulation Panel

  Demonstrates in detail of every feature in the Simulation Panel including the Event List, Play Controls, and Event List Filters.

  Advanced Features in Simulation Mode

  Introduces more advanced features in Simulation Mode to users.

  PDU Information

  Explains the information displayed in a PDU and how to use Challenge mode in a PDU.

Physical Workspace |

  Navigating Physical Workspace

  Introduces a brief description of the interface of Physical Workspace and how to navigate Physical Workspace.

  Modifying Physical Workspace

  Explains how to modify Physical Workspace by creating new objects, removing existing objects, and moving objects from one location to another location in Physical Workspace.

  Structured Cabling

  Demonstrates how to create realistic structured cabling in the Physical Workspace.

  Interaction between the Logical Workspace and the Physical Workspace

  Demonstrates how the Logical Workspace and the Physical Workspace interact.

Activity Wizard Novice |

  Launch and Exit Activity Wizard

  Demonstrates how to launch and exit Activity Wizard.

  Write Instructions

  Demonstrates how to write instructions for an activity.

  Answer Network

  Reviews features related to the answer network.

  Initial Network

  Reviews features related to the initial network.

  Test Activity and Check Activity

  Explains how to use the Test Activity and Check Activity features to create a reliable activity.

  Set Password, Save and Distribute the Newly Created Activity File

  Demonstrates how to set a password, how to save and distribute an activity.