Installation guideline for Cisco Packet Tracer (macOS - M series)

Cisco Packet Tracer is a powerful network simulation tool utilised for teaching, learning, and practising networking concepts. Developed by Cisco Systems, it provides a virtual environment where users can design, configure, and troubleshoot networks using a wide range of devices. Whether for educational purposes in academic institutions or for network professionals honing their skills, Packet Tracer offers a safe and efficient platform to explore networking technologies and scenarios.

This guide will help you install Cisco Packet Tracer on macOS M series.

1 Installation Video
2 Create Account
3 Download Packet Tracer
4 Install Packet Tracer
5 Run Packet Tracer

Installation Video

Create Account

Step 1: Go to the official website and click on Log In.

Step 2: Click Login.

Step 3: Click Sign up.

Step 4: Fill in the fields below then click Continue.

Your country or region of residence	“Malaysia”
Year of Birth	Your birth year
Month of Birth	Your birth month

Step 5: Fill in the fields below then click Create account.

First name, Last name	Enter your first and last name
Email	Enter your “TP mail “ e.g TPXXXXX@mail.apu.edu.my
Password	Enter a strong password of your choice
Confirm Password	Repeat your password for confirmation

Step 6: Go to your TP mail. Locate and click on the email from the Networking Academy Team. Then click on Activate account.

Step 7: Click on Click here to proceed.

Step 8: Click on CISCO Networking Academy.

Step 9: Enter your “TP mail “ then click Login.

Step 10: Enter your password then click Login.

Step 11: Select “Malaysia” as State.

Step 12: Select your years of practical experience in IT, networking and cybersecurity. Next click Create Account.

Download Packet Tracer

Step 1: Go to Resources then click on Download Packet Tracer.

Step 2: Scroll down then click 64 Bit Download for macOS Version 8.2.2 English.

Result: Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.2 will be downloaded.

Install Packet Tracer

Step 1: Double click on the installer.

Step 2: Double click on PacketTracer822_Build400_mac.

Step 3: Click Open.

Step 4: Click Continue.

Step 5: Click Install.

Step 6: Wait for installation.

Step 7: Enter your device’s password then click OK.

Step 8: Click Done.

Run Packet Tracer

Step 1: Go to Launchpad and click on Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.2.

Step 2: Click Yes.

Step 3: Click on CISCO Networking Academy.

Step 4: Enter your “TP mail “ then click Login.

Step 5: Enter your password then click Login.

Result: Cisco Packet Tracer will launch.

In case of further inquiry, please open a ticket with the Virtual Help Centre. Alternatively, you may choose to access APSpace > More > Help Centre for further guidance and support. This guideline is designed for you to help you in the process of opening a ticket.

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