Cisco Packet Tracer
A network simulation platform for students to gain practical network experience
Operating system: Windows
Publisher: Cisco
Release : Cisco Packet Tracer 7.3.0
Antivirus check: passed
Cisco Packet Tracer is a network simulation platform that allows students to practice network design and maintenance without the potential of breaking a real network. The drag-and-drop building suite allows for quick and easy assembly of practice networks, while the ability to interface with real devices and networks slowly builds student's skill sets. Packet Tracer allows for building simulated networks of any size, giving students practical experience with network maintenance and troubleshooting before transitioning to the workforce.
Allows students practical experience with networking, the ability to try new things and experiment without possibly breaking a real network.Features:
- Drag-and-Drop Network Building
- Customized Learning Scenarios
- Real-time tasks that allow students to see processes that are normally hidden
- Allows students to work together across simulated networks
- Interfacing with real equipment
This software is for Windows
PROS
Free for students enrolled in Cisco Networking Academy.
Supports a wide variety of networking protocols and devices.
CONS
Limited to CISCO devices, hindering network diversity.
Interface can be challenging for beginners.
