Introduction to Cisco Packet Tracer
Introduction: Packet Tracer is a platform for visual representation/ simulation tools for Network development, developed by Cisco system, which allows users to create networks, and gives the privilege to configure routers, PCs and network devices through the virtual command line. Key Features: Packet Tracer Workspace: Cisco Packet Tracer has two workspaces; one physical and another logical. The logical workspace allows users to build virtual networks by providing virtual switches, hubs, PCs, Routers and connecting devices as cables, connecting wires. Users can make virtual network topologies by placing, connecting the virtual network devices. The physical workspace shows the graphical representation of the logical network. 1. Logical Workspace 2. Physical Workspace Packet Tracer Modes: Cisco Packet Tracer provides users with two operation modes to get the essences of the networks by visualizing the behaviour networks. One is Real Time Mode and another is