How to Install Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 on openSUSE

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Do you want to get ready for Cisco Routing and Switching tests or learn about essential computer networks? Then, you should try Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2. It’s pretty simple to install on Windows computers. But if you’re using a Linux system like the openSUSE Leap 15 (15.4) version, it might be a little tricky.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to install and use Cisco Packet Tracer on openSUSE Linux using the DEB package for Ubuntu. Just follow these easy stages to get the software up and running on your Linux PC.

Installing Packet Tracer in openSUSE

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Installing Cisco Packet Tracer on openSUSE Leap 15: Tips and Tricks

Suppose you’re getting ready for Cisco Routing and Switching exams or want to learn more about computer networks. In that case, you can use Cisco Packet Tracer software. It helps you practice networking stuff in a safe way by simulating networks.

Putting the Cisco simulator on Windows computers is easy, but it’s more complex on a Linux system like SUSE. You might have to try other ways to install it. One way is using something called Wine, which lets Windows apps work on Linux. Another option is to use a virtual machine to run Windows and then install it on that.

Installing Packet Tracer in openSUSE Linux

If you want to use Packet Tracer on your SUSE operating system, you have two options. You can see a video tutorial that shows you how to do it, or you can follow the step-by-step guide below. Both ways will help you set it up on your SUSE OS.

  1. First, go to this address to download the simulator software for openSUSE. Then, make sure to get the DEB package created explicitly for Ubuntu.
  2. Once you’ve downloaded the PT.deb package to the openSUSE system, open the terminal. Copy and paste the repo source provided below into the terminal, and then hit enter. After that, update your system. This will install the Alien application, which helps prepare the RPM file. Finally, run the command to install Alien.
    sudo zypper addrepo https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:txutxifel/15.4/home:txutxifel.repo
sudo zypper refresh
sudo zypper install alien
  3. Go to the folder where you saved its file. Then, use the command sudo alien –to-rpm FileName.deb to change the DEB file into an RPM file. Make sure to replace “FileName.deb” with the actual name of the Cisco simulator file you downloaded.
    sudo alien --to-rpm CiscoPacketTracer_820_Ubuntu_64bit.deb
  4. After you’ve got the RPM setup file ready, go to the terminal and type “sudo zypper install FileName.rpm” to set up Packet Tracer. Remember to replace “FileName.rpm” with the actual name of your RPM file.
    sudo zypper install PacketTracer-8.2-2.x86_64.rpm
  5. To open the Cisco program, type the command below in the openSUSE terminal. After that, create a symlink and then run the program.
    sudo ln -sf /opt/pt/packettracer /usr/local/bin/packettracer
  6. Once you’ve installed Cisco Packet Tracer on your Linux computer, you can start making new network projects.

How to Install Packet Tracer 7.2.2

  1. Before you install it, download it for the openSUSE system from here to your computer.
  2. Make sure the installation file you downloaded is “Run.” With version 7.2.2 of Packet Tracer, there’s a new GUI interface to make installing on Linux easier. Just double-click the Run file and start the installation.
  3. In the first step of the Cisco simulator setup wizard, click Next. In Step 5, click Next to keep the default location /opt/pt/ in the Installation Folder.
  4. After setting the location, agree to the software’s license agreement and click Next.
  5. Finally, click the “Install” area to start the preparations in the Ready to Install window.
  6. When you’re asked to enter your root password during installation, type it in and click OK.
  7. Once the wizard finishes, click “Finish” and then start the program by typing “packettracer” in the terminal.
  8. If the Cisco network software doesn’t start, you should install the Libpng12 package. To do this, run the below command in the console.
    wget http://ftp.us.debian.org/debian/pool/main/libp/libpng/libpng12-0_1.2.50-2+deb8u3_amd64.deb
  9. You can’t install DEB packages on openSUSE because they’re made for Debian systems. If you want to install a DEB package on your PC, you’ll need to get the right software. To install DPKG software, type the following command:
    sudo zypper install dpkg
  10. Once you’ve installed the DPKG package, use these commands to copy libpng12.so.0 to the place where Packet Tracer is installed.
    mkdir cpt; dpkg -x libpng12-0_1.2.50-2+deb8u3_amd64.deb ./cpt sudo cp ./cpt/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libpng12.so.0 /opt/pt/bin/
  11. After you’ve copied libpng12.so.0, start the simulator by typing the command packettracer.
    packettracer

Conclusion

In summary, the Cisco Packet Tracer is an excellent tool for students and professionals looking to learn more about computer networking or get ready for Cisco Routing and Switching exams. While installing it on Windows is simple, it can be a bit tricky on Linux systems like openSUSE Linux.

But don’t worry! By following the step-by-step teachings in this article, you can easily install and use the Packet Tracer on your openSUSE system. Whether you’re using version 8.2 or 7.2.2, download the right package, follow the instructions closely, and start practicing your networking skills in a safe environment.

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