Cisco Networking - Packet Tracer Labs

Build Real-World Cisco Networks Using Packet Tracer – From Beginner to Confident Network Engineer!

What you'll learn

How to confidently navigate and use Cisco Packet Tracer for real-world networking scenarios

Step-by-step creation of network topologies including routers, switches, PCs, and more

Basic to advanced configuration skills using Cisco CLI (Command Line Interface)

Mastery of essential networking protocols like DHCP, DNS, NAT, VLANs, STP and OSPF

How to troubleshoot network issues using practical tools and methods inside Packet Tracer

How to apply networking theory in simulated hands-on environments

Build lab environments to reinforce your Cisco CCNA studies

Gain the confidence to tackle real-world networking tasks in IT support or system administration roles

Requirements

Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, routers, switches, etc.) is helpful, but not mandatory

A computer with internet access to download and run Cisco Packet Tracer

Cisco Packet Tracer (Free to download from Cisco’s official website – instructions provided)

A willingness to learn by doing – this course is hands-on and lab-focused

Description

Are you ready to go beyond theory and actually build real networks? In this hands-on Cisco Packet Tracer course, you’ll gain the practical skills needed to confidently design, configure, and troubleshoot small to medium-sized networks—perfect for beginners and aspiring IT professionals.This course is all about learning by doing. Through guided labs and real-world scenarios, you'll learn how to set up routers, switches, and end devices, configure essential services, and understand how data moves across a network. You’ll use Cisco’s Packet Tracer simulator—an industry-standard tool used to model, test, and practice networking concepts in a safe, virtual environment.Each lab is carefully designed to give you both confidence and competence. You’ll learn how to create VLANs, configure inter-VLAN routing, set up static and dynamic IP addressing, work with NAT, and understand how protocols like STP and DHCP function in action. By the end of the course, you'll be able to build full network topologies and troubleshoot issues just like you would in a real job.Whether you're studying for the Cisco CCNA, working in IT support, or just getting started with networking, this course gives you the skills you need to take the next step in your IT career.No prior Cisco experience is required—just a basic understanding of networks and a desire to learn. Let’s build your networking skills together, one lab at a time.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 What is Cisco Packet Tracer?

Section 2: General Device Setup - Best Practices

Lecture 3 Initial Lab Description

Lecture 4 General Device Setup - Lab Setup

Lecture 5 General Device Setup - Set Clock | NTP Client Configuration

Lecture 6 General Device Setup - Set a MOTD and Login Banner

Lecture 7 General Device Setup - Enable Console Passwords + Encrypt Local Passwords

Lecture 8 General Device Setup - Save Configuration Best Practices

Lecture 9 General Device Setup - AAA Setup (TACACS+)

Lecture 10 TACACS+ vs RADIUS

Section 3: Syslog and SPAN/RSPAN

Lecture 11 Syslog to Monitor Server

Lecture 12 Logging in a Cisco Router and Switch Memory

Lecture 13 SPAN and Remote SPAN

Section 4: Discovery Protocols - CDP and LLDP

Lecture 14 Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP) and Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)

Lecture 15 Mac Address Table - Handy Troubleshooting Tips

Section 5: Cisco IOS

Lecture 16 Upgrade Router IOS version via TFTP

Lecture 17 Upgrade Switch IOS version via TFTP

Lecture 18 Understanding TFTP and TFTP Servers in Cisco Networks

Section 6: Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Lecture 19 SNMP Configuration to Monitor Server

Lecture 20 Understanding MIBs and OIDs in Monitoring Cisco Routers and Switches

Lecture 21 Netflow Configuration to Monitor Server

Section 7: Switching

Lecture 22 VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)

Lecture 23 Trunk and Access Ports

Lecture 24 Native VLANs

Lecture 25 Routing Between VLANs (Router on a Stick)

Lecture 26 Layer 3 Switches vs Router on a Stick

Lecture 27 Voice VLAN and Cisco CUCME (Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express)

Lecture 28 Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP)

Lecture 29 RSTP and Portfast

Lecture 30 Port Channels

Section 8: Switching Security

Lecture 31 Port Security

Lecture 32 BPDUGuard Default

Lecture 33 Storm Control: Protecting Against Broadcast Storms

Lecture 34 802.1x (Dot1X)

Lecture 35 IP DHCP Spoofing

Section 9: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Lecture 36 DHCP Server

Lecture 37 DHCP Relay

Lecture 38 Cisco DHCP Options on Routers: A Comprehensive Guide

Section 10: PPPoE

Lecture 39 PPPoE - Client Authentication

Lecture 40 PPPoE Dialer

Section 11: Routing

Lecture 41 Static Routing

Lecture 42 Default Routing

Lecture 43 Floating Static Routes

Section 12: Access Lists

Lecture 44 Standard Access Lists

Lecture 45 Extended Access Lists

Lecture 46 Named Access Lists

Section 13: Network Address Translation (NAT)

Lecture 47 Port Address Translation (PAT)

Section 14: Port Forwarding

Lecture 48 Cisco Router Port Forwarding

Lecture 49 Security Considerations with Port Forwarding on Cisco Routers

Section 15: Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) + Interface Tracking

Lecture 50 Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP)

Lecture 51 HSRP & Interface Tracking

Section 16: OSPF

Lecture 52 Single Area OSPF

Lecture 53 Multi Area OSPF

Lecture 54 OSPF Security

Section 17: Border Gateway Protocol

Lecture 55 External Border Gateway Protocol (eBGP)

Lecture 56 Understanding BGP Routes: Full Routing Table vs. Partial Routing Table

Lecture 57 Internal Border Gateway Protocol (iBGP)

Section 18: Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Lecture 58 IKEv2 VPN Tunnel

Lecture 59 GRE Tunnel

Section 19: Quality of Service (QoS)

Lecture 60 What is QoS? (Quality of Service)

Lecture 61 Quality of Service Configuration (QoS)

Section 20: Wireless

Lecture 62 Cisco Router Wireless

Section 21: IPv6

Lecture 63 A Detailed Overview of IPv6

Lecture 64 IPv6 Address Format

Lecture 65 Building a IPv6 Lab

Lecture 66 How to setup an IPv6 Address on an Interface

Lecture 67 IPv6 Static Routing

Lecture 68 IPv6 EUI-64

Section 22: Conclusion

Lecture 69 Conclusion and Final Wrap Up

Aspiring Network Engineers looking to build confidence with hands-on Cisco labs,IT Support Technicians wanting to move into networking roles,Students studying for the Cisco CCNA certification who need practical lab experience,Anyone new to Cisco networking who wants to learn by doing, not just by reading theory,Self-learners and career changers entering the world of computer networking