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What is the main purpose of Cisco Packet Tracer?
Which feature of Packet Tracer allows users to add or remove simulated network devices as they see fit?
What does the Main Tool Bar in Packet Tracer provide?
In Packet Tracer, what does the Work Space Bar allow users to toggle between?
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Which part of the Packet Tracer screen provides access to basic commands like Open, Save, Print, and Preferences?
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What does the Common Tool Bar in Packet Tracer NOT allow users to do?
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What does the Device Type selection box in Packet Tracer contain?
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Which feature is NOT listed as part of Packet Tracer's capabilities?
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What is the function of the Ctrl + Shift + S shortcut in Packet Tracer?
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Which functionality is NOT associated with Packet Tracer?
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What does the create packet window in Packet Tracer allow you to manage?
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What is the purpose of the Global Event List in Packet Tracer?
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Study Notes
Cisco Packet Tracer
- A cross-platform visual simulation tool designed by Cisco Systems to create network topologies and imitate modern computer networks.
- Allows users to simulate the configuration of Cisco routers and switches using a simulated command line interface.
Packet Tracer Interface
- Features a drag-and-drop user interface, allowing users to add and remove simulated network devices as needed.
- Comprises of several bars:
- Menu Bar: provides File, Option, and Help menus, as well as basic commands like Open, Save, Print, and Preferences.
- Main Tool Bar: provides shortcut icons to File menu commands, including the Activity Wizard.
- Common Tool Bar: provides access to commonly used workplace tools like Select, Move Layout, Place Note, Delete, Inspect, and Simple/Complex PDU.
- Work Space Bar/Type Bar: allows users to toggle between Physical and Logical workplaces with a tab.
- Real-time and Simulation Bar: allows users to toggle between Real-time and Simulation modes with a tab.
- Network Component Box: contains devices and connections to input into the workspace, with specific type selection and device-specific selection boxes.
Features of Packet Tracer
- Logical and Physical Workplaces
- Real-time and Simulation modes
- User-friendly Command Line Interface
- Global Event List (Packet Sniffer)
- LAN Switching, TCP/IP, Routing, and WAN protocols
- Activity Wizard and LLAB Grading
- Multi-User Functionality
- Multi-Platform Support
- Multi-Language Support
- Integrated Help and Tutorials
Shortcut Keys
- Ctrl + Shift + B: Bottom Toolbar
- Ctrl + D: Drawing Palette
- Ctrl + E: Custom Bench Dialog
- Ctrl + N: New
- F4: Contents
- Ctrl + O: Open Tutorials
- Ctrl + Shift + T: Open Samples
- F12: About
- Ctrl + S: Save
- Ctrl + W: Activity Wizard
- Ctrl + Shift + S: Save As
- Shift + P: Physical Workspace
- Ctrl + P: Print
- Shift + L: Logical Workspace
- Alt + F4: Exit
- Ctrl + C: Copy
- Ctrl + V: Paste
- Ctrl + 2: Undo
- Ctrl + Shift + 2: Redo
- Ctrl + R: Preferences
- Ctrl + Shift + V: User Profile
- Ctrl + Shift + M: Algorithm Settings
- Ctrl + I: Zoom In
- Ctrl + O: Zoom Out
- Ctrl + T: Reset
- Ctrl + Shift + A: Main Tool Bar
- Ctrl + Shift + R: Right Tool Bar
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Description
Explore the features and functionalities of Cisco Packet Tracer, a visual simulation tool by Cisco Systems. Learn how to create network topologies, simulate configurations of routers and switches, and utilize the drag-and-drop interface for network device management.
