Packet Tracer 4.

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Overview Session
Speaker Name 20PT
 Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview
Agenda
• What is Packet Tracer 4.1 (PT4.1)?
• Why is PT4.1 beneficial?
• What is new in PT4.1?
• PT features
• How to acquire PT4.1
• Packet Tracer Forum
• Tools for Teaching PT4.1
• Distribution of PT4.1
• Reporting Bugs
 Packet Tracer 4.1
Packet Tracer simulation software enables
instructors to easily teach complex technical
concepts and supplements classroom equipment.
 Key Benefits of PT4.1
• 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
 What is New to PT4.1?
• 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, 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
 Features of PT4.1
• 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, 802.1q, trunking,
VTP, DTP, STP*
• TCP/IP: HTTP, DHCP, Telnet, TFTP,
 How to Acquire PT4.1
PT 4.1 will be released in parallel with the
new CCNA Discovery and CCNA
Exploration courses. PT4.1 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 PT4.1 and
supporting documents
Packet Tracer Forum
Embedded Instructional
Resources
Help and Tutorials
 Distribution of PT4.1
• 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
 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
Q and A