: Drag a Switch-PT or a Cisco 2960 / 3560 switch onto the workspace.
Ensure the media converter device is placed between the copper and fiber segments correctly.
Place one near your copper device (e.g., a standard 2960 Switch) and the other near your remote fiber device. 2. Install the Required Modules (Physical View) Click on the Media Converter to open the the device using the small power button. Drag and drop the necessary modules into the empty slots: Copper Port: Look for modules like PT-HOST-NM-1CE (FastEthernet Copper) or PT-HOST-NM-1CGE (Gigabit Copper). Fiber Port: Look for fiber modules like PT-HOST-NM-1FFE GLC-LH-SMD (SFP modules). the device once modules are seated. 3. Connect the Cables Copper Link: Copper Straight-Through
What (PCs, switches, routers) are you trying to connect?
: If using a fully modular switch like the Switch-PT, drag empty or copper ports back to the inventory list to clear a slot. Add the Interfaces : media converter in cisco packet tracer link
Follow these steps to link a copper-based switch to a fiber-based router or another switch using media converters. 1. Place the Media Converters Media Converter (or PT-Empty) devices onto the logical workspace.
Add the following devices to your network:
In Cisco Packet Tracer, there is no specific "box" labeled "Media Converter." Instead, we simulate the of a media converter by using Generic or Fiber Switches configured with both copper and fiber interfaces.
PC0 --(copper)--> Media Converter 1 --(fiber)--> Media Converter 2 --(copper)--> PC1 : Drag a Switch-PT or a Cisco 2960
"Cannot connect [FastEthernet0] to [GigabitEthernet0] – Incompatible media types."
Review the output table. You will see your copper ports listed alongside your fiber ports (FastEthernet vs. GigabitEthernet/Fiber). Both must show connected in the status column. Ping Testing Click on the > Desktop > IP Configuration .
the remote device to ensure the media conversion is transparently passing data. MSS Data Solutions IP addressing
Packet Tracer provides a generic "Media Converter" device found under the or Miscellaneous category. Placement & Power : Drag the Media Converter onto the workspace. Fiber Port: Look for fiber modules like PT-HOST-NM-1FFE
You can create the following minimal .pkt file layout:
ping 192.168.1.2
Router> enable Router# configure terminal Router(config)# interface FastEthernet1/0 Router(config-if)# no shutdown Use code with caution. Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues