Packet Tracer 8
Overview
Cisco Packet Tracer is an excellent tool for building the skill sets needed for programming and configuring Cisco routers, switches, and access points. Using NETLAB+, users can access and use Packet Tracer remotely, eliminating the need for learners to install Packet Tracer on their individual devices. NETLAB+ supports access to Packet Tracer Workbench using the Cisco Packet Tracer - v8 Pod.
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What You Will Learn
- Access and navigate the Cisco Packet Tracer simulation environment remotely
- Build and configure network topologies using virtual routers, switches, and endpoints
- Practice CCNA-level networking exercises using Packet Tracer activities
Best For
- Learners practicing Cisco networking concepts in a simulation environment
- Educators delivering any Cisco Networking Academy course that uses Packet Tracer activities
- Networking learners who need remote access to Packet Tracer without local installation
- Organizations providing CCNA or network fundamentals training at scale
Prerequisites
- No prior networking experience required
- Enrollment in a Cisco Networking Academy course that includes Packet Tracer activities
- Basic computer skills and web browser access
Lab Exercises (3 labs)
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| Instructor Planning | This guide will assist you in setting up a course within Cisco Netacad to use with a Cisco Packet Tracer - v8 Pod. Also included is a section with instructions to provide to learners for practice PT Skills Assessment (PTSA). |
| Schedule and Start a Lab Reservation | In this guide, we provide instructions on scheduling and starting a lab reservation for using Cisco Packet Tracer Workbench Labs. |
| Accessing Packet Tracer Workbench | Step-by-step guidance on accessing Packet Tracer Workbench from a lab session. This material is available to users in the Content tab of lab reservations made on a Cisco Packet Tracer - v8 Pod. |
Pod Topology Cisco Packet Tracer v8 Pod
Virtual Machines
Storage requirements
7.28 GB per master pod instance
Documentation & Resources
Setup: Install Cisco Packet Tracer - v8 via the Course Manager. See the Admin Guide →
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