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Questions about Packet Tracer

shellee1983

I need a few tips about how to set up packet tracer for my studies. I recently installed it and I'm not sure what type of diagram would be beneficial to learn a lot in a short time. Can anyone give me some tips on how I should go about this?

Also, on a side note I'm having slight trouble remembering little but important details on cabling and the technologies. Does anyone know the link of a good **** sheet for this so I can do like a quick reference?

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Vask3n

You can make a ton of differnet kinds of topologies, but want to start with a quick easy one?

Make a router on a stick.

NetworkVeteran

You want some simple topologies that are good for learning the basics?

R1 (single router, navigating the CLI)

S1 (single switch, navigating the CLI)

PC1---R1----PC2 (single switch - interface configuration, default gateway, forwarding packets)

PC1---S1----PC2 (single switch - interface and VLAN configuration, forwarding packets)

R1----R2

R3 (three routers - good for routing protocols, security, etc.)

S1----S2===S3 (three switches - good for spanning tree, trunking, link aggregation, etc.)

But you can just start with whatever the chapter you're reading about requires. E.g., a chapter on getting around in IOS will probably only require a single router or switch to attempt all the commands.

shellee1983

I'm basically looking to get very familiar with the CLI as that was my biggest downfall last time. I am not going to let that happen this time. I also think it may help me remember small details like which cord goes where.

Ltat42a

This guy does his entire CCNA course in Packet Tracer. You could get some good tips here.

DansCourses - YouTube

hth

Vask3n

Ltat42a wrote: »

This guy does his entire CCNA course in Packet Tracer. You could get some good tips here.

DansCourses - YouTube

hth

Yeah, if you check out his video on STP you actually see a broadcast storm happening right there in packet tracer lol!

shellee1983

Vask3n wrote: »

Yeah, if you check out his video on STP you actually see a broadcast storm happening right there in packet tracer lol!

Awesome, Thanks guys.

sixtyten

Ltat42a wrote: »

This guy does his entire CCNA course in Packet Tracer. You could get some good tips here.

DansCourses - YouTube

hth

Good stuff! Thanks for the post..