It is beneficial to experiment with network behavior and ask "what if" questions for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I make use of all the advantages so far. So I seldom see downsides. It causes the loops by affecting the STP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cisco Packet Tracer is a cool program to set up a virtual network topology for learning Networking. its teach beginner to learn networking & prepare exam exam CCNA Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Does Not support all CISCO Advanced Switch & Router implementation. It's only good for students, Not for professionals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Creating new network terminals.

Creating new network topologies.

Simulation of configuration of Cisco routers.

Simulated command line interface for Cisco switches. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Functional limitations, not very effective for using on a large scale. Limited features and limited User Experience. The Limited command line set. Not practical for IOS machines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cisco provide an learning platform to professional who can't afford in reality world.

It make easy to monitor understand your network traffic from start to destination as it makes easy to troubleshoot on devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing negative but Cisco team need to update with new devices and commands. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The features like imagery, Access to ISP in simulation, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven't dislike anything in Packet Tracer. It was the best networking software I have ever used in my life. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interactive features of the software and the flexibility of mix-and-matching different components to simulate a network Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Steep learning curve before the tool can be put to actual use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It gives an overview of any device you will eventually work with in the future without actually paying for it, and lets you play with it and experience its features in an easy and user-friendly interface.

Not to mention the great templates and tests one could practice with to gain more experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I can not think of anything negative at all. It boosts one's self-esteem when actually working later in the IT industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main advantage of using Cisco Packet Tracer is that there are many tutorials and courses on it. If you're just beginning in IT or are an aspiring network engineer, packet tracer is a great network simulation/topology tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mainly used for educational purposes because it has limited features of actual routers and switches with a limited command set. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

With Cisco packet tracer, we can get a real experience of building simple as well as complex networks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It may cause the loops by affecting the STP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that it simulates the real network and it would help a lot while troubleshooting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

you must sign in everytime to login to the application Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.