Packet Tracer 4.1:
Overview Session
Isaac Majerowicz
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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
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Evolution of Packet Tracer
PT 3.0
9/15/2003
Simulation
(Flash)
2000
PT 1.0
9/11/2000
Visualization
(JavaScript)
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e-Sim
1/2002
IOS
(Flash)
2002
2003
E-Labs
6/2003
IOS
(Flash)
PT 3.2
9/15/2004
Adds Protocols
(Flash)
2004
PT 3.1
5/3/2004
Adds IOS
(Flash)
PT 4.0
9/1/2006
Protocols, GUI
(C++)
2006
2005
2007
PT 4.01
11/22/2006
Maintenance
(C++)
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6/25/2007
Protocols, GUI
(C++)
PT Activities
embedded in
CCNA
Discovery and
Exploration
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Exploration and Discovery
Embedded PT Activities
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Packet Tracer Features
 Protocols
 IOS Features
 Device Emulation
 Functionality/Graphical User Interface
Logical and Physical Workplaces
Real Time and Simulation Modes
Activity Wizard
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PT Protocols
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Ethernet
Frame Relay
PPP
STP
VLAN
VTP
DPT
Wireless
IP
ICMP
TCP
UDP
Telnet
DNS
CDP
ARP
TFTP
DHCP
HTTP
NAT / PAT
Ripv1
Ripv2
EIGRP
OSPF (single)
802.1Q
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PT IOS features
Standard and
Extended
ACLs
Command line
help (?)
MOTD and int.
descriptions
CRTL key
functions
Tab command
completion
Point-tomulti-point
links
Console / VTY
connectivity
Command
modes
Exit / End
commands
Loopback
interfaces
Device
Bootup/ROM
Monitor
Mode
Password
Recovery
Debug
Commands
Subinterfaces
Passwords
IOS Loading,
TFTP and
Flash
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PT Device Emulation
1841
2811
2620
2621
Generic
Router.
2950-24
2950T
2960
Generic
Switch
Generic Bridge
Generic Hub
Linksys 300n
Generic AP
DNS server
TPTP server
HTTP server
DHCP server
Ethernet host
Wireless
host
Generic Printer
DSL modem
Frame Cloud
Cable/DSL
cloud
IP phone
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Cable
modem
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PT GUI Interfaces Supported
<Ctrl>drag
copy
Undo
(single level)
Zoom
Clusters
Notes
Copy / Paste
Select
multiple
objects
custom device
configurations
parallel cables
display
hide config
tabs
Keyboard
shortcuts
help
search
link lights
PDU info
PDU filtering
Inspect tool
Physical
display
Simulation
display
Custom Packet
Creation
Background
selection
Accessibilit
y
Features
Detached
Configur
ation
Window
s
Activity Wizard
Variable
Manager
Activity Wizard
Connectivity
Test
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Graphics
Annotation
Configuration
Save / Load
Activity
Wizard
Multiple
Page
Instructions
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Save / Load
Font
change
Activity
Wizard
Individual
and
Overall
Feedback
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PT Comparative Summary of Features
Feature
PT 4.0
PT 4.1
CCNA
Requires
CCNP
Requires
Protocols
18
27
36
66
Devices
22
34
38 + deeper
> 40
GUI/Interface
moderate
moderate
high
high
Platforms
2
2
5+
5+
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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 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
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Embedded Instructional Resources
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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
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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
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Kit Contents
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Embedded Help and Tutorials
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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
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