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Packet Tracer 4. 1: Overview Session Speaker Name 20 PT Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 1

Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Agenda § What is Packet Tracer 4. 1 (PT 4. 1)? § Why is PT 4. 1 beneficial? § What is new in PT 4. 1? § PT features § How to acquire PT 4. 1 § Packet Tracer Forum § Tools for Teaching PT 4. 1 § Distribution of PT 4. 1 § Reporting Bugs Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 2

Packet Tracer 4. 1 Packet Tracer simulation software enables instructors to easily teach complex technical concepts and supplements classroom equipment. Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 3

Key Benefits of PT 4. 1 § Based on three learning principles: learning is active, learning is social, and learning is contextual. § Integrated in CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses. § Includes a variety of new features Additional protocols modeled Improved modeling of existing protocols Improved GUI Activity Wizard improvements § Supplements hands-on lab equipment Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session Each student can build, configure and troubleshoot networks using virtual equipment © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 4

What is New to PT 4. 1? § Additional protocols modeled: HTTP, DNS, TFTP, Telnet, TCP, UDP, Single Area OSPF, DTP, VTP, and STP § Improved modeling of existing protocols: IP, Ethernet, ARP, wireless, CDP, Frame Relay, PPP, HDLC, inter. VLAN routing, and ICMP § Additional equipment: 2811 ISR router, 1841 ISR router, Linksys WRT 300 N, 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 Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 5

Features of PT 4. 1 § Logical and Physical Workspaces § Real-time and Simulation Modes § Global event list (packet sniffer); Adjustable Windows § LAN: Ethernet (including CSMA/CD*), 802. 11 wireless* § Switching: VLANs, 802. 1 q, trunking, VTP, DTP, STP* § TCP/IP: HTTP, DHCP, Telnet, TFTP, DNS, TCP*, UDP, ICMP, and ARP § Routing: static, default, RIPv 1, RIPv 2, EIGRP, and inter -VLAN routing § WAN: Frame Relay*, PPP, HDLC Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session * indicates substantial modeling limitations imposed © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 6

How to Acquire PT 4. 1 will be released in parallel with the new CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses. PT 4. 1 is a standalone application, but is also integrated into the new curriculum. June 2007 – check the Academy Connection website in these locations: § Go to Packet Tracer Discussion Forum to download PT 4. 1 and supporting documents § Go to CCNA 1 – 4 Course Tools pages to download PT 4. 1 § Go to CCNA 1 – 4 General Tools pages to download the supporting documents Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 7

Packet Tracer Forum Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 8

Embedded Instructional Resources Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 9

Help and Tutorials Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 10

Distribution of PT 4. 1 § Addressing the “Digital Divide” in Networking § Improving e-learning from “e-reading and e-watching” to “e-doing” § Distribute to students using password protected download, CD or memory stick § Install on classroom computers Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 11

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 Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 12

Q and A Packet Tracer 4. 1 Overview Session © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public 13

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