Introduction to Packet Tracer

Manchester Libraries

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The Introduction to Packet Tracer course is designed for beginners with no prior networking knowledge. The self-paced course teaches the basic operations of Cisco Packet Tracer, the robust simulation tool used to visualize networks. Multiple hands-on activities focus on everyday examples including networking and Internet of Things (IoT) exposing learners to important concepts while at the same time reinforcing learnings. Whether you want to develop networking knowledge or you plan to take one of the Networking Academy courses that use Packet Tracer, you’ll find Introduction to Packet Tracer provides valuable tips and best practices for using Cisco Packet Tracer.
•    Learn the basic operations of Packet Tracer: - File commands, visualization and configuration of networking devices.
•    Simulate the interactions of data traveling through the network.
•    Learn to visualize the network in logical and physical modes.
•    Reinforce your understanding with extensive hands-on networking and IoT activities.
Where can you complete this course?


On a library computer*    no
On your own device using library wi-fi    yes
Over the Internet from home    yes

*This course contains a Lab element which will not run over the Library firewall. The other elements of the course will work properly in the Library. The course will run in full on your own device using library wi-fi, or over the Internet at home.
 

Course Details

Introduction to Packet Tracer 2020

Introduction to Packet Tracer (English - 1.11)

21 Oct 2020 - 21 Oct 2021

Ian Hopkinson

A course designed for beginners with no prior networking knowledge.

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