NetPilot
No Download Required

Cisco Packet Tracer Online

Skip the 870MB download. Describe your lab in plain English — get a fully configured .pkt file in 60 seconds, or practice on real Cisco CLIs in your browser.

No download needed
Exports real .pkt files
Works on Chromebook
Free to start

Disponible en Español

See It in Action

Describe a lab, get a .pkt file — all from your browser. No Packet Tracer download required.

Why Skip the Download?

Packet Tracer requires a desktop install, a Cisco account, and manual lab building. There's a faster way.

No 870MB Download

Packet Tracer requires an 870MB download, 1.4GB disk space, and 4GB RAM. NetPilot runs in your browser — zero install.

Any Device, Anywhere

Chromebook, tablet, school computer, library PC — if it has a browser, you can generate .pkt files and practice Cisco commands.

AI Builds Your Lab

Instead of dragging devices and typing configs for 90 minutes, describe what you need and get a fully configured .pkt file in 60 seconds.

Every Packet Tracer Topic — Online

From CCNA basics to advanced topologies — describe any lab and get a working .pkt file or practice on real CLIs.

Routing

  • OSPF (Single & Multi-Area)
  • EIGRP
  • Static & Default Routing
  • Inter-VLAN Routing
  • Router-on-a-Stick

Switching

  • VLANs & Trunking
  • STP / RSTP
  • EtherChannel / LACP
  • Port Security
  • DTP / VTP

Services

  • DHCP Server & Relay
  • NAT / PAT
  • DNS & NTP
  • SSH Configuration
  • Syslog

Security

  • Standard ACLs
  • Extended ACLs
  • Named ACLs
  • Port Security
  • Password Encryption

Online Packet Tracer Lab Guides

Get a .pkt file for any topic — or practice on real Cisco CLIs in the cloud.

OSPF Lab Without Packet Tracer Download

Describe 'Build an OSPF multi-area lab with 4 routers' — get a .pkt file with OSPF areas, costs, and adjacencies configured. No download needed.

Get This Lab

VLAN Lab on Chromebook

Create VLANs, trunks, and inter-VLAN routing from your Chromebook browser. Export as .pkt or practice on real Cisco IOS switches in the cloud.

Get This Lab

ACL Practice Online

Generate standard and extended ACL labs with traffic scenarios. AI configures the ACLs — you verify and troubleshoot on real CLIs.

Get This Lab

NAT/PAT Lab in 60 Seconds

Describe your NAT requirements — static NAT, dynamic NAT, PAT overload. Get a working .pkt file with inside/outside interfaces configured.

Get This Lab

DHCP Server Lab Online

Configure DHCP pools, excluded addresses, and relay agents. AI generates the complete setup — open in Packet Tracer and verify with show commands.

Get This Lab

Complete CCNA Lab Set

Describe any CCNA 200-301 lab scenario. AI generates the topology with all protocols configured — faster than building from scratch in Packet Tracer.

Get This Lab

How It Works

1

Open Your Browser

Go to app.netpilot.io from any device. No download, no Cisco account needed.

2

Describe Your Lab

Tell the AI what you need: “Build an OSPF lab with 3 routers and VLANs” or paste your assignment.

3

Export .pkt or Practice

Download a fully configured .pkt file, or SSH into real Cisco CLIs directly in your browser.

Packet Tracer Online Options Compared

Every way to use Cisco Packet Tracer content without a desktop install.

FeatureNetPilotPT DesktopPT AnywherePT Mobile
Works in BrowserYes No — 870MB desktop downloadYes — limited functionalityApp only (Android/iOS)
Real Cisco IOSYes No — simplified simulationNo — simplifiedNo — simplified
Exports .pkt FilesYes Native formatNoLimited
AI Lab GenerationYes No — manual onlyNoNo
Setup TimeNone10-15 min (download + install)NoneApp install
Chromebook / TabletYesNoYesMobile only
Account RequiredNetPilot (free tier)Cisco Networking AcademyOpen UniversityCisco Networking Academy
FreeYesYesYesYes

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about using Cisco Packet Tracer online

Cisco does not offer an official online version of Packet Tracer — the desktop application must be downloaded (870MB) and installed. However, NetPilot is a browser-based alternative that generates fully configured Cisco Packet Tracer .pkt files from plain English descriptions. No download, no install — open your browser, describe your lab, and get a .pkt file ready to use.
No. Cisco Packet Tracer is a desktop-only application for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu. There is no official browser version. PT Anywhere is an experimental browser-based interface from the Open University, but it has limited functionality. NetPilot is the only browser-based tool that generates fully configured .pkt files — describe your network topology and get a ready-to-use Packet Tracer file in 60 seconds.
No. Packet Tracer requires Windows, macOS, or Ubuntu — it does not run on ChromeOS. The Android version has limited functionality. NetPilot works on Chromebooks because it runs entirely in the browser. Describe your lab, get a .pkt file to transfer to a desktop, or practice directly on real Cisco IOL CLIs in the cloud from your Chromebook.
Yes. NetPilot generates fully configured .pkt files from plain English descriptions — no Packet Tracer download needed. Describe your assignment and get a .pkt file with all devices placed, cabled, and configured. Download the .pkt file and open it in Packet Tracer on any computer that has it installed.
Yes. NetPilot offers a free tier that generates .pkt files from your browser. Unlike Packet Tracer (which requires an 870MB download, 4GB RAM, and a Cisco Networking Academy account), NetPilot works in any browser on any device with no installation.
Cisco Packet Tracer is a desktop simulator that you download and install. You build every topology by hand — dragging devices, connecting cables, typing commands on each device. NetPilot is a cloud-hosted platform with an AI agent that generates complete lab topologies from plain English descriptions. NetPilot can export .pkt files for Packet Tracer, but also deploys to real Cisco IOL CLIs in the cloud. Packet Tracer simulates IOS behavior; NetPilot runs real IOS.
Yes. NetPilot deploys real Cisco IOL devices to cloud-hosted ContainerLab. SSH into real IOS routers and switches from your browser — run show ip route, show ip ospf neighbor, configure terminal, and every other IOS command. This is real IOS, not a simulation. No Packet Tracer download needed.

Explore More

Packet Tracer AI Assistant

Paste your assignment — get step-by-step commands, topology design, and .pkt file export with AI.

Packet Tracer Download Guide

Need the desktop version? Complete download guide for Windows, Mac, and Linux — all versions.

Skip the Download. Get Your Lab Now.

Describe any Packet Tracer lab and get a fully configured .pkt file in 60 seconds — from your browser, for free.