Version 5.1 was designed to help students visualize and simulate complex network behaviors without needing physical hardware.
| Component | Minimum Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 (32/64-bit); Linux (Ubuntu 8.04+, Fedora 9+); macOS 10.5+ | | Processor | 300 MHz or higher (800 MHz recommended) | | RAM | 128 MB (256 MB recommended) | | Hard Disk Space | 150 MB free | | Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 | | Additional Software | Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 or higher | | Network | Not required for standalone use | Version 5
Cisco no longer hosts Packet Tracer 5.1 for public download. If you find an .exe file on third-party "top download" sites, you risk: Linux (Ubuntu 8.04+