Brief Summary
This course is all about Cisco Packet Tracer, a super handy tool for simulating networks. It's free with a Netacad account and helps students learn networking by creating and troubleshooting virtual machines instead of real ones. So, get ready to dive into the networking world!
Key Points
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Introduction to Cisco Packet Tracer, a free network simulator.
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Allows creation of networks with many devices without real hardware.
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Used for hands-on learning and troubleshooting network issues.
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Not a substitute for actual routers and switches.
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Helpful for educators and students in network learning.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand what Cisco Packet Tracer is and its purpose in networking.
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Learn to navigate and customize network devices in the simulator.
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Connect and configure devices using an easy-to-use interface.
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Develop skills for applying networking knowledge practically.
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Collaborate with peers on networking assignments.
About This Course
This is an introduction video guide of how to use Cisco Packet Tracer Network Simulator.
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.
Understand the purpose of Cisco Packet Tracer
Navigate, choose netowork and end devices and customize them
Interconect devices and configure them using simple interface
Chinedu N.
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