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Cisco Packet Tracer 8.x new features

Updated Packet Tracer 9.0 beta available for download !

Last Updated: 08 October 2025

A new version of Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0 Open Beta, Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0 build 9.0.0.0700 (July update), is now available for download as an open beta version. This beta version cannot be used after December 31, 2025. This updated version includes 2 new Industrial Routers, supports multiple OT protocols like Modbus or Profinet, and features DIN rail and Industrial Control Panel in physical workspace.

It is mandatory for students attending the new Industrial Network Essential instructor-led course of the Cisco Networking Academy (Netacad) to use Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0.

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ISR routers emulated in Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0

Last Updated: 04 October 2025

Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0 emulates a wide range of Cisco Integrated Service Routers (ISR) as well as industrial routers designed for OT environment.

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What's new in Packet Tracer 7.1 ?

Last Updated: 04 October 2025

Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.2 build 0400 has been released for download !  Have a look at Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.2 new features.

Packet Tracer 7.1 was under active development during Q1 and Q2 2017 and was realeased at the begining of August on Cisco Netacad website. The team focussed on correcting the stability issues encountered in Packet Tracer 6.3 & 7.0 versions and added quite a lot of new devices, including new cisco wireless simulation capabilities with WLC and lightweight access point.

Netacad registration is required to use Packet Tracer 7.1. Packet Tracer 7.1 requires authentication at aplication startup to unlock the full functionality. Users that do not authenticate with their NetAcad.com login and password will not be able to save work after 10 complimentary saves. A counter is displayed at application launch.

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Cisco Packet Tracer features & supported protocols

Last Updated: 27 September 2025

Supported protocols in Cisco Packet Tracer 

Network access interface protocols (layer 2)

The folowing layer 2 protocols are emulated in Cisco Packet Tracer :

  • Ethernet (802.3),
  • 802.11,
  • HDLC,
  • Frame Relay,
  • PPP,
  • PPPoE,
  • STP,
  • RSTP,
  • VTP,
  • DTP,
  • CDP,
  • 802.1q,
  • PAgP,
  • L2 QoS,
  • SLARP,
  • Simple WEP,
  • WPA,
  • EAP,
  • VLANs,
  • CSMA/CD,
  • EtherChannel,
  • DSL,
  • 3/4 G network support

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What's new in Packet Tracer 7.2 ?

Last Updated: 27 September 2025

Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.2 build 0400 has been released for download !  Have a look at Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2.2 new features.

Packet Tracer 7.2 main new feature is the new theme of the user interface which has been redesigned to give a better network simulation experience.

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Read next :

  • Updated Packet Tracer 9.0 beta available for download !
    2025-10-08
  • Download Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0 & GNS3
    Download Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0 & GNS3
    2025-10-08
  • ISR routers emulated in Cisco Packet Tracer 9.0
    2025-10-04
  • What's new in Packet Tracer 7.1 ?
    2025-10-04
  • Cisco Packet Tracer features & supported protocols
    2025-09-27

 

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