Linking old copper-only switches to modern fiber backbones.
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: Drag a 3560 24PS or 2960 switch onto the workspace.
Media converters are far cheaper than purchasing an additional managed switch, especially if you only need one or two ports. media converter in cisco packet tracer link
What Packet Tracer models and how it differs from physical labs
If you want to configure this media converter simulation for a specific architecture, let me know:
Drag the PT-SWITCH-NM-1CFE (Fast Ethernet Copper) modules into the empty slots. Linking old copper-only switches to modern fiber backbones
Ensure your modular switch or router was turned back on after inserting the modules.
: Select the Copper Straight-Through cable (solid black line). Connect your standard PC or switch port to the RJ-45 port on your modular device.
If you need to connect multiple copper devices to a fiber uplink without routing overhead, using a modular switch is the most efficient method. The has fixed ports, so you must use the Cisco PT-SWITCH-EMPTY . Step-by-Step Implementation If you share with third parties, their policies apply
You can find these devices in the "Network" > "Switches" and "Network" > "Converters" sections of the device library.
Click the switch and ensure the power switch is turned OFF .
Look for the icon representing a (it often looks like a small box with two distinct ports). Drag and drop the Media Converter onto the workspace. Step-by-Step Scenario: Connecting Copper to Fiber
Understanding and Using Media Converters in Cisco Packet Tracer
: Select the Fiber cable (orange dashed line). Connect the SFP/fiber port of your modular device to the remote fiber device. Verifying the Link Status