Start doing the necessary, then the possible
and suddenly you will find yourself doing the impossible.

Chapter 1.Introduction to Packet Tracer.

Packet Tracer is an exciting network design, simulation and modelling tool that allows you to develop your skill set in networking, cybersecurity, and the Internet of Things (IoT). It allows you to model complex systems without the need for dedicated equipment. It is used across numerous Cisco Academy courses to help develop and assess the skill set necessary for successful completion of the course. In this chapter, Packet Tracer is introduced and instructions are provided to allow you to download and install it.

Chapter 2. User interface.

This chapter introduces the user interface and provides guidance on how to create a simple network using packet Tracer.

Chapter 3. Simulation mode.

In this chapter, you learn how to use Packet Tracer's powerful simulation mode. This mode allows you to verify device connectivity and to study how the various types of data traverse your network.

Chapter 4. Packet Tracer Physical View and File Assessment Types.

In this chapter, you are introduced to the Physical view. This mode allows you to place a logical network topology into a physical context. Packet Tracer creates various file types. The file types are introduced in this chapter and we also discuss how Packter Tracer is used as an assessment tool.

Chapter 5. IoT Componentes in Packet Tracer

In simple terms the IoT is a connection of networked sensors, actuators, and smart devices that collect and share data. Packet Tracer 7 contains many new features to support the IoT. This includes the addition of IoT device that can be configured to take actions based on the changing environmental values, such as turning on lights or closing garage doors. The next few chapters include instructions to locate the IoT devices, to connect them to you network, to configure and modify scripts to make them function, and to control these devices remotely. Packet Tracer provides everything you need to create simulated smart homes, smart cities and smart factories.

Chapter 6.Creating and Controlling a Small Smart Home Network.

In this chapter you will learn how to connect and control smart devices using either a Home Gateway device or a remote registration server.

Chapter 7. Packet Tracer Environment Controls.

In this chapter, you will learn:

  • The environmental controls that are available in Packet Tracer.
  • How to configure environmental controls within containers.
  • How smart devices interact with the Packet Tracer environmetal elements.
  • Hot to adjust environmental elements.
  • How to set conditions and take action.

Chapter 8. Creating and Programming Objects in Packet Tracer.

In this chapter, you will learn:

  • How to create a new Thing.
  • How to connect your new Things to the network.
  • How to use available scripts fot the new Thing.
  • How to access the programming environment.
  • How to review and modify existing scripts.