Packet Sniffer

Route data packets through the network to their destinations

How to Play Packet Sniffer

Objective

Guide data packets from sources to matching destinations by placing network components. Each packet type must reach its correct destination!

📦 Packet Types

Data (D) - Blue packets
Video (V) - Red packets
Email (E) - Yellow packets

🎮 Quick Steps

  1. Select a component from the left panel
  2. Click empty grid cells to place it
  3. Create paths from sources to destinations
  4. Choose simulation speed (Slow/Normal/Fast)
  5. Click Start Simulation
  6. Watch packets flow and earn points! 🎉

Network Components

Source

Spawns packets of a specific type. This is where your packets begin their journey.

Destination

Target endpoint - only accepts matching packet types. Complete levels by routing all packets here.

Router

Changes packet direction (up/down/left/right). Use to navigate around obstacles.

Firewall

Filters packets - only allows specified types through. Blocks all others instantly.

Switch

Splits and redirects packet flows. Useful for managing multiple packet streams.

💡 Pro Tip: Hover over any component or grid cell for helpful tooltips. Use slow speed to debug complex networks!

Level Objective

Packets to Route:
1x data
Destinations:
1x data

Progress

Packets Delivered:0/1
Score:0

Place Components

Routers

Firewalls

Switches

Quick Reference

Source

Spawns packets

Destination

Receives packets

Router

Redirects packets

Firewall

Filters by type

Switch

Splits flows

Packet Types:

Data
Video
Email

Select Level

Tips

  • •Hover over cells for info
  • •Select a component, then click empty cells to place
  • •Use Slow speed to debug complex networks
  • •Match packet colors to destinations
  • •Packets blocked by firewalls disappear

Getting Started

Route one data packet to its destination

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