Project 4: Packet Tracer: Introduction (15 pts.)

What You Need

Purpose

Wireshark is a network simulator from Cisco. You'll learn how to use it.

Downloading Packet Tracer

In a Web browser, go here:

http://www.mynetworkinglabs.com/2012/11/packet-tracer-533-review-and-free.html

Scroll down to the Windows section, as shown below, and download the "Application + Tutorial".

There is an annoying Captcha that makes you open a page with ads.

Packet Tracer, with tutorials, is an 80 MB download. If you prefer not to download it, it is available in the S214 lab.

Once you have it downloaded, install it with the default options.

Launching Activity PT-1

Right-click on the link below and save the file on your desktop:

PT-1.pka

On your desktop, double-click the PT-1.pka file.

Activity PT-1 launches in Packet Tracer, as shown below:

Follow the instructions to complete the activity.

When you finish, the score will be 100% in the lower right corner of the window showing the instructions.

Turning in Your Project

Email the image showing 100% completionto: cnit.106sam@gmail.com with a subject line of Proj 4 From Your Name, replacing Your Name with your own first and last name. Send a Cc to yourself.

Last Modified: 8-28-13 9:16 pm