By default, these switches only have copper interfaces. You must physically add fiber ports to mimic the media converter behavior. Click on Switch_Main to open its configuration window. Go to the tab.
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[Local Network] ---> (Copper) ---> [Router Gig0/0/0 | Router Gig0/0/1] ---> (Fiber) ---> [Remote Network] (Copper Module) (SFP Fiber Module) Deploy a . Turn the router OFF in the Physical tab. media converter in cisco packet tracer link
Consider this common lab scenario you might build in Cisco Packet Tracer:
From PC-A, ping PC-B:
If your goal is to connect two standard copper switches over a long distance (simulating a pair of media converters back-to-back), you use a "bridge" device in the middle.
In Cisco Packet Tracer, a is a Layer 1 device used to bridge the gap between different network transmission media, most commonly converting copper Ethernet signals to fiber optic signals. This allows network administrators to extend transmission distances far beyond the 100-meter limit of standard copper cabling. Key Functions and Benefits By default, these switches only have copper interfaces
| Feature | Real Hardware | Cisco Packet Tracer | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Power Supply | External or internal AC adapter | Automatic (No configuration needed) | | Link Pass-Through | Monitors link status on both sides | Fully simulated | | Auto-Negotiation | Often configurable via dip switches | Fixed, but functional | | Management | Some have web GUI or SNMP | Basic (No CLI, no GUI) |
The first packet might time out due to ARP resolution, but the subsequent packets will return successful replies. Go to the tab