© 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 1 Speaker Name 20PT Packet Tracer 4.1: Overview Session

Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 2 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public 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 Overview Session 3 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public 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 4 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public 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  Supplements hands-on lab equipment Each student can build, configure and troubleshoot networks using virtual equipment

Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 5 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public 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

Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 6 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public 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*), wireless*  Switching: VLANs, 802.1q, trunking, VTP, DTP, STP*  TCP/IP: HTTP, DHCP, Telnet, TFTP, DNS, TCP*, UDP, IP,ICMP, and ARP  Routing: static, default, RIPv1, RIPv2, EIGRP, and inter-VLAN routing  WAN: Frame Relay*, PPP, HDLC * indicates substantial modeling limitations imposed

Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 7 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public 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  Go to CCNA 1 – 4 Course Tools pages to download PT4.1  Go to CCNA 1 – 4 General Tools pages to download the supporting documents

Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 8 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Packet Tracer Forum

Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 9 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Embedded Instructional Resources

Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 10 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Help and Tutorials

Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 11 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public 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

Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 12 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public 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 13 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public Q and A

Packet Tracer 4.1 Overview Session 14 © 2007 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Cisco Public