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Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile on Windows Pc

Developed By: Cisco Systems, Inc.

License: Free

Rating: 3,2/5 - 8.214 votes

Last Updated: December 23, 2023

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	3.0
Size	47.7 MB
Release Date	May 13, 17
Category	Education Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (5)]
What's New: Version 3.01. Upgrade engine to Packet Tracer 72. Bug fixes [see more]
Description from Developer: Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile is an innovative network simulation and visualization tool for use with the Cisco Networking Academy. Use Packet Tracer on your mobile device to: - pre... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile and install on Windows PC. Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile is free Education app, developed by Cisco Systems, Inc.. Latest version of Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile is 3.0, was released on 2017-05-13 (updated on 2023-12-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile is 3,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 8,214 users, 2,434 users had rated it 5*, 3,162 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 3.0 , 2.1.

Download Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile 3.0 on Windows PC – 47.7 MB

Download Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile 2.1 on Windows PC – 40.4 MB

Cisco Packet Tracer Mobile is an innovative network simulation and visualization tool for use with the Cisco Networking Academy. Use Packet Tracer on your mobile device to:

- prepare for a certification exam
- practice what you learn in networking courses
- sharpen your networking skills for a job interview
- and build Internet of Things simulations.

This version is currently compatible with Cisco Packet Tracer 7.0 and earlier.

For full access to the app, go to Cisco Networking Academy ( https://www.netacad.com/campaign/ptmb-1 ) and sign up for Packet Tracer Mobile 101 (English), a 1.5-hour self-paced tutorial. Your NetAcad login can be used to sign in to Packet Tracer Mobile.

Packet Tracer Mobile requires Android 4.2 or later on ARMv7 CPU tablets and is optimized for screens with a minimum size of 7 inches. Some devices with x86 CPUs contain binary translation which will allow this application to run at a reduced speed. Not recommended for smaller screen devices, although it will run, your usability will vary.

Cisco Networking Academy is an IT skills and career building program for learning institutions and individuals worldwide. Millions of people have joined the Networking Academy and become a force for change in the global economy since 1997.

For support inquiries, email packettracersupport@external.cisco.com.

Known issues and workarounds:

Android 8.0 is not compatible due to software limitations.
Integration with Canvas prevents successful login. Due to the size of your device, the Accept button is hidden from view. Use a larger screen device.
Files created in a newer version of Cisco Packet Tracer on a Desktop is not compatible with this version. This version is compatible with files up to version 7.0 of the Desktop edition.
Multiuser features are not enabled in this application.
PTSA exams are not enabled in this application.
Native onscreen keyboards are not compatible with the CLI due to the use of Unicode in the keyboard while the CLI uses Ascii only. Use a hardware keyboard or the included Ascii keyboard.
Physical workspace is not available in this application.

Version 3.0
1. Upgrade engine to Packet Tracer 7
2. Bug fixes

Allows applications to access information about networks.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.