Task 1: Explore the PT Interface. Step 1: Examine the Logical Workplace.
When Packet Tracer starts it presents a logical view of the network in real-time mode. The main part of the PT interface is the Logical Workplace . This is the large area where devices are placed and connected.
Step 2: Symbols Navigation.
The lower left portion of the PT interface, below the yellow bar, is the portion of the interface that you use to select and place devices into the logical workplace. The first box in the lower left contains symbols that represent groups of devices. As you move the mouse pointer over these symbols the name of the group appears in the text box in the center. When you click on one of these symbols the specific devices in the group appear in the box to the right. As you point to the specific devices, a description of the device appears in the text box below the specific devices. Click on each of the groups and study the various devices that are available and their symbols.