Students commonly use Packet Tracer to:

• Prepare for a certification exam.

• Practice what they learn in networking courses.

• Sharpen their skills for a job interview.

• Examine the impact of adding new technologies into existing network designs.

• Build their skills for jobs in the Internet of Things.

To obtain and install your copy of Cisco Packet Tracer follow these simple steps:

• Log into your Cisco Networking Academy “I’m Learning” page.

• Select Resources from the menu in the upper right portion of your screen.

• Select Download Packet Tracer.

• Select the version of Packet Tracer you require.

• Save the file to your computer.

• Launch the Packet Tracer install program.

• After installation, close and restart your web browser.

• Launch Cisco Packet Tracer by selecting the appropriate icon.

• When prompted, use your Netacad login information to authenticate.

• Packet Tracer will launch and you are ready to explore its features.