Cisco Packet Tracer is a versatile simulation tool designed for networking professionals and students to create, experiment, and troubleshoot complex network scenarios. It enables users to design and simulate networks, helping them understand the principles of networking, configure devices, and test their configurations in a risk-free virtual environment. Widely employed in educational institutions, especially in schools and universities offering networking and IT courses, Cisco Packet Tracer is a valuable resource for students to gain hands-on experience in networking without the need for physical hardware. It allows educators to illustrate networking concepts effectively and facilitates practical learning in a controlled setting, making it an integral tool in networking education.
This is a step-by-step process on how to install Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.1 on Windows 11. The entire article is divided into three sections, which include; downloading, installing and running Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.1 on Windows 11.
This installation guide is only applicable to Windows 11.
Installation Video
Downloading Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.1 (Windows 11)
Step 1: Go to Official Download Page and click Log In on the top right.
Step 2: Click Login.
Step 3: Enter your “TP email” and click Next.
Step 4: Fill in your “Password” and click Log In.
Step 5: Once in, click on Resources and then click Download Packet Tracer.
Step 6: Scroll down then click 64 Bit Download for Windows Desktop Version 8.2.1 English.
Result: Once 64 Bit Download for Windows Desktop Version 8.2.1 English is clicked, Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.1 will start downloading.
Installing Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.1 (Windows 11)
Step 1: Go to Download in files and click CiscoPacketTracer_821_Windows_64bit.
Step 2: Click I accept the agreement then click Next.
Step 3: Click Next.
Step 4: Click Next.
Step 5: Click Next.
Step 6: Click Install.
Step 7: Wait for the installation to finish.
Step 8: Once the installation is finished click Finish.
Step 9: Click Yes.
Result: The installation of Cisco Packet Tracer is completed.
Run Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.1
Step 1: Launch Cisco Packet Tracer.
Step 2: Click Cisco Networking Academy.
Step 3: Key in “TP email” then click Next.
Step 4: Key in “Password” then click Log in.
Result: installation is completed.
