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Packet Tracer is a powerful network simulator that can be utilized in training for CCNATM and CCNPTM certification exam by allowing students to create networks with an almost unlimited number of devices and to experience troubleshooting without having to buy real CiscoTM routers or switches.
The current version of Packet Tracer supports an array of simulated Application layer protocols (HTTP, DNS, …), as well as basic routing with RIP, OSPF, and EIGRP, to the extent required by the current CCNATM curriculum. With the introduction of version 5.3, several new features were added, including BGP, which is part of the CCNPTM curriculum.
While Packet Tracer aims to provide a realistic simulation of functional networks, the application itself utilizes only a small number of features found within the actual hardware running a current Cisco IOSTM.
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Packet Tracer 6.0 (beta)
Packet Tracer 6.0 beta is now available. This beta version introduces new features as HSRP for IPv4 and IPv6, IPv6 DHCP, IPv6 tunnel over IPv4, IPv6 DHCP binding, Send command for routers, ACL sequence numbers.
General Improvements in Packet Tracer 6.0:
- Supports current LTS version of Ubuntu and stopped support for Fedora
- IOS 15
- HWIC-2T and HWIC-8A modules
- CAB-HD8-ASYNC cable
- IPv6 in IP Configuration under Desktop
- Terminal server for routers
- PC Firewall for IPv4 and IPv6
- Servers with 2 NICs
- Circling tool
- Improvements to Activity Wizard and Variable Manager
New Devices (routers) :
- Cisco 1941
- Cisco 2901
- Cisco 2911
Packet tracer 5.3.3 (stable)
The current stable version of the Packet Tracer network simulator software is version 5.3.3. This is a maintenance release which replaces the previous version 5.3.2 and fixes technical issue.
Packet tracer 5.3 version introduced new protocol support and enhanced functionalities :
- VOIP : Call Manager Express (CME) enabled on 2811 router.
- Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) – limited implementation that allows for a more realistic representation of the Internet for scenarios
- Wireless : Improved LinksysTM WRT-300N router and WEP security algorithm support.
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Only a few IOS commands are implemented in Packet Tracer simulated equipments. Although this simulation software might be enough to prepare the CCNA exam, CCNP training requires to practice on a real CiscoTM lab.
CCNP switch (624-813) features not available in Packet Tracer :
- Spanning Tree : Multiple Spanning Tree, Spanning Tree timers configuration, ...
- First Hop Redundancy Protocols (HSRP, VRRP, GLBP)
- Security : 802.1x, DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP inspection, VLAN access-lists, Private VLAN
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Packet Tracer is created by Cisco SystemsTM and provided for free distribution to faculty, students, and alumni who are or have participated in the Networking AcademyTM program. Self-learners are not allowed to download this software.
Packet Tracer 5.3.3 is currently available for download from the Packet Tracer resource page on Cisco Networking AcademyTM pages.
To access this page, log in to Academy Connection (CiscoTM website) and click the Packet Tracer graphic on the left of the page, select Software Downloads, then select the appropriate download package for your needs.
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Download free Packet Tracer 5.3 activity files (pka) designed by our team for CCNATM exam training. This activity material is not compatible with previous software versions. Please update your Packet Tracer software before downloading our labs.
Lab 6 : Basic router setup
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 BGP in Packet Tracer
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