This repository provides the necessary dependencies and a step-by-step installation guide for running Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.2 on Ubuntu 24.04 and Ubuntu 24.10. It aims to solve common dependency issues and make the installation process smoother.
Before starting the installation, ensure you have the following:
- A machine running Ubuntu 24.04 or Ubuntu 24.10.
- Basic familiarity with using the terminal/command line.
- Root (sudo) access on your machine.
You can start by cloning this repository to your local machine using Git. This will download all the files and installation scripts you'll need.
git clone https://github.com/farhatizakaria/CiscoPacketTracer-Ubuntu_24.10.git
cd CiscoPacketTracer-Ubuntu_24.10
Before installing Cisco Packet Tracer, install the necessary dependencies for a smooth installation:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo dpkg -i libgl1-mesa-glx_23.0.4-0ubuntu1~22.04.1_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i dialog_1.3-20240101-1_amd64.deb
sudo dpkg -i libxcb-xinerama0-dev_1.15-1ubuntu2_amd64.deb
If you encounter any missing dependencies or issues during installation, run:
sudo apt --fix-broken install
You can download the Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.2 .deb package from the official Cisco Networking Academy website. Be sure to log in to your account before downloading. Visit the Cisco Networking Academy and download the Packet Tracer 8.2.2 version for Linux.
Once you have downloaded the .deb package, navigate to the directory where the .deb file is located. Install Packet Tracer using the following command:
sudo dpkg -i packettracer_8.2.2_amd64.deb
Feel free to fork the repository and contribute if you find any additional dependencies or have suggestions for improvement. If you encounter any issues, please create an issue.