diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 956ba6d..bb24b2b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,11 +3,12 @@ ## Table of Contents 1. [Choosing a Linux distribution](distributions.md) (version) 2. Software - 1. [Microsoft M365 Suite](Software/M365.md) (Teams, Word, Excel, ect) - 2. [PostgreSQL](Software/Postgresql.md) - 3. [VirtualBox](Software/VirtualBox.md) - 4. [Virtual Machine Manager](Software/VirtualMachineManager.md) (virt-manager) - 5. [VMWare Workstation](Software/VMWareWorkstation.md) + 1. [Cisco Packet Tracer](Software/CiscoPacketTracer.md) + 2. [Microsoft M365 Suite](Software/M365.md) (Teams, Word, Excel, ect) + 3. [PostgreSQL](Software/Postgresql.md) + 4. [VirtualBox](Software/VirtualBox.md) + 5. [Virtual Machine Manager](Software/VirtualMachineManager.md) (virt-manager) + 6. [VMWare Workstation](Software/VMWareWorkstation.md) 3. Tools ## Preamble diff --git a/Software/CiscoPacketTracer.md b/Software/CiscoPacketTracer.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b7feb7d --- /dev/null +++ b/Software/CiscoPacketTracer.md @@ -0,0 +1,56 @@ +--- +Classes: + - IT Foundations +--- + +# Cisco Packet Tracer +Packet Tracer is a visual simulation tool for network topologies. + +**Note:** This is not just a Linux issue as the issue is on Windows as well, but Packet Tracer does not play with with Dark Mode, so I recommend setting your system to Light Mode while using Packet Tracer + +## Install +Note: a netacad account is required to download + +You can download the "Ubuntu" version .deb from https://www.netacad.com/resources/lab-downloads?courseLang=en-US + +### Arch-based (AUR Package) + +```sh +# Download the AUR Package +git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/packettracer.git +cd packettracer + +# Add the downloaded .deb file to the package +mv ~/Downloads/CiscoPacketTracer_900_Ubuntu_64bit.deb . + +# Build and install the package +makepkg -scri +``` + +### Debian/Mint/Ubuntu + +```sh +sudo apt install ~/Downloads/CiscoPacketTracer_900_Ubuntu_64bit.deb +``` + +### Fedora + +Unfortunately an rpm package does not exist so Packet Tracer can not be easily installed on Fedora. + +Your best bet will likely to be to use [Distrobox](../Tools/Distrobox.md), or if available use a Windows or Debian/Ubuntu/Mint Virtual Machine. + +## Usage + +### Starting App + +As far as I can tell Packet Tracer need to either be launched from the Command-line or when you open a file for Packet Tracer. + +Regardless the first launch needs to be from the command-line to accept the EULA, the exact command depends on your distribution. Debian/Ubuntu/Mint should just be able to run the `packettracer` command, on Arch-based you need to run `/usr/lib/packettracer/packettracer.AppImage` + +### Login + +It seems that the "Open in Browser" function for the initial login seems to be broken, fortunately an in-app browser option is available and works. + +On the initial screen select "Advanced Settings" and check "User internal web browser for Cisco Networking Academy login" + +![Login Screen](Screenshots/packettracer-login.png) diff --git a/Software/Screenshots/packettracer-login.png b/Software/Screenshots/packettracer-login.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2562d91 Binary files /dev/null and b/Software/Screenshots/packettracer-login.png differ