Packet Tracer is a Cisco router emulator that can be utilized in training and education, but also in research for simple computer network simulations. The tool is created by Cisco Systems and provided for free distribution to faculty, students, and alumni who are or have participated in the Cisco Academy program. The purpose of Packet Tracer is to offer students and teachers a tool to learn the principles of networking as well as develop Cisco Technology specific skills.

Packet Tracer is currently at version 5.3 and can be obtained from the packet tracer website.The software is only available to Cisco Netacad students, faculty, and alumni. Version 5.3 is available for Windows and Linux operating systems.
::::SYSTEM REQUIRES::::
CPU: Intel Pentium 300 MHz or equivalent
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Fedora 7, or Ubuntu 7.10
RAM: 96 MB
Storage: 250 MB of free disk space
Screen resolution: 800 x 600 or higher
Macromedia Flash Player 6.0 or higher

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