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Packet Tracer 4.1: Overview Session. Isaac Majerowicz. Packet Tracer.
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Packet Tracer 4.1:Overview Session Isaac Majerowicz
Packet Tracer Packet Tracer is an interactive learning tool for Cisco Networking Academy instructors and students. It allows users to create network topologies, configure devices, inject packets, and simulate the network in multiple visual representations. Packet Tracer also allows users the ability to create guided activities through the use of the Activity Wizard
Evolution of Packet Tracer PT 4.0 9/1/2006 Protocols, GUI (C++) PT 3.0 9/15/2003 Simulation (Flash) PT 3.2 9/15/2004 Adds Protocols (Flash) 2006 2007 2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 PT 1.0 9/11/2000 Visualization (JavaScript) e-Sim 1/2002 IOS (Flash) PT 3.1 5/3/2004 Adds IOS (Flash) E-Labs 6/2003 IOS (Flash) PT 4.01 11/22/2006 Maintenance (C++) PT 4.1 6/25/2007 Protocols, GUI (C++) PT Activities embedded in CCNA Discovery and Exploration
Packet Tracer Features • Protocols • IOS Features • Device Emulation • Functionality/Graphical User Interface • Logical and Physical Workplaces • Real Time and Simulation Modes • Activity Wizard
What is New to PT4.1? • Additional protocols modeled: HTTP, DNS, TFTP, Telnet, TCP, UDP, Single Area OSPF, DTP, VTP, and STP • Improved modelingof existing protocols: IP, Ethernet, ARP, wireless, CDP, Frame Relay, PPP, HDLC, interVLAN routing, and ICMP • Additional equipment: 2811 ISR router, 1841 ISR router, Linksys WRT300N, cable modems, DSL modems, and IP phones • Improved GUI: zoom view tools, edit functions (copy, paste, and undo), improved window management, and ability to show/hide link lights and device labels • More protocols to filter by are included in the Event List • Activity Wizard improvements: activity feedback, assess user-created PDUs, and Variable Manager
How to Access PT4.1 PT 4.1 was officially released in parallel with the new CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses. PT4.1 is a standalone application. PT activities are integrated into the new curriculum. 25 June 2007 – check the Academy Connection website in these locations: • Look for the Banner for Packet Tracer in Instructor, Student and Class Home Pages • Go to CCNA (3.1, Discovery and Exploration) Course Tools pages to download PT4.1 • Go to CCNA (3.1, Discovery and Exploration) General Tools pages to download the supporting documents • Go to Packet Tracer Discussion Forum to download PT4.1 and supporting documents
PT Training Resources • Training Kit in AC • Power Points • Overview • Novice • Intermediate • Advanced • Speaker Notes • Demo Notes • PT Embedded Help and Tutorials • CLI’s PT Interactive Course Guide
Please Communicate • Share .pkt and .pka files • Share success stories • Report bugs using the Packet Tracer Discussion Forum on the Academy Connection website • Make suggestions for possible future versions • Thank You