Packet Tracer - Basic Switch Configuration - Physical Mode 1.0

Packet Tracer – Basic Switch Configuration – Physical Mode
Developer: Google\Chrome

Master the essentials of Layer 2 switch setup in Cisco Packet Tracer’s Physical mode. This hands-on lab guides learners through realistic, chassis-level tasks—cabling, powering devices, inserting modules, and verifying link status—while building foundational CLI skills for real-world networks and entry-level certifications.

What you’ll practice

• Initial device setup: hostnames, banners, console and VTY passwords, enable secret
• Management access: create an SVI, assign an IP address, and set the default gateway
• Remote connectivity: enable and verify Telnet/SSH
• VLANs and interfaces: create VLANs, assign access ports, and configure 802.1Q trunks
• Port hardening: disable unused interfaces and apply basic port security (sticky MAC)
• Spanning Tree basics: observe STP behavior and port roles
• Verification and maintenance: show commands, save and restore configurations

Key features

• Physical mode focus: drag-and-drop cabling, power cycling, module insertion, and LED checks
• Step-by-step guidance with clear objectives and checkpoint verifications
• Auto-graded tasks and scoring to track progress
• Realistic topologies that mirror common campus access-layer designs
• Offline-friendly once downloaded

What’s included

• Packet Tracer .pkt lab file
• Instructor-style instructions with task lists and verification steps
• Suggested solutions and common troubleshooting tips

Who it’s for

• Networking students and CCNA candidates
• Instructors seeking a ready-to-run lab
• Self-paced learners building confidence with the IOS CLI

Requirements

• Cisco Packet Tracer 8.x or later on Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Basic familiarity with networking concepts and the command-line interface

Estimated time to complete: 30–60 minutes

Note: This lab runs in Cisco Packet Tracer and does not require internet access after download.

Packet Tracer - Basic Switch Configuration - Physical Mode is developed by Google\Chrome. The most popular version of this product among our users is 1.0. The name of the program executable file is chrome_proxy.exe.

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