Packet Tracer 8.1.1 released for download !
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- Last Updated: Tuesday, 23 August 2022 20:36
- Published: Sunday, 05 December 2021 21:31
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Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 build 0162 has been released for download ! Have a look at Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 new features.
Update 04/02/2022 : Cisco Packet Tracer 8.1.1 has just been released. Download Cisco Packet Tracer 8.1.1 on Netacad website !
Cisco Packet Tracer 8.1 has been released for download at the end of November 2021 on Cisco Netacad. Current build is Packet Tracer 8.1.0.0722.This is a maintenance release of Packet Tracer 8.X family with bug fixing and improvements on accessibility, usability, and security.
Packet Tracer 8.1 is the first Packet Tracer version with official Windows 11 support.
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New features
Cisco Packet Tracer 8.1 adds a new Packet Tracer Tutored Activities (PTTA) engine to enhance network training experience.Compared with Packet Tracer Activities (.pka files) Cisco Packet Tracer Tutored Activities (PTTA, bundled in .pksz files) provide each learner with dynamic hints when needed.
Packet Tracer 8.1 features a new Marvel dialog box to help instructors to enhance trainees feedback in PKA activities.
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Cisco Packet Tracer 8.1 PTTA Marvel interface enable instructors to:
- Estimate the trainee preparedness for taking hand-on-skills exam questions
- Provide feedback on each networking skill (eg : dhcp configuratn, firewalling, ....)
- Provide the student with a lab summary sheet detailing teh lab scenario, the lab solution, and the instructor's feedback.
Warning : The "Introduction to Packet Tracer" Netacad course doesn't include the new PTTA functionality of Cisco Packet Tracer 8.1 The "Getting Started with Cisco Packet Tracer " course is the only one showing all the new features of Cisco Packet Tracer 8.x as well as the new user interface.
What's new in Packet Tracer 8.0.1 ?
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- Last Updated: Tuesday, 23 August 2022 20:35
- Published: Saturday, 04 September 2021 08:26
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Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 build 0162 has been released for download ! Have a look at Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 new features.
Cisco Packet Tracer 8.0.1 build 8.0.1.0064 has been relaesed for download on Cisco Netacad website. This is a maintenance release of Packet Tracer 8.0.0 correcting various bugs and removing guest login at startup.
Packet Tracer 8.0.0 main new features were:
- An enhanced physical mode view which introduces a new virtual lab for a more realistic equipement cabling experience (racking, stacking, cable choice and cable management, ...). Experience is still far away from a real network room cabling experience ...
- A new SDN network controller emulating real world Cisco controller such as APIC-EM or Cisco DNA center. The controller can be accessed from the real world network and programmed through it's web API using Python, Postman, ...
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As guest login option has now been removed by Cisco, a valid NetAcad.com or a SkillsForAll.com account is now require to use Packet Tracer 8.0.1
The “Keep me logged in” feature provides simplified login experience by giving you access to Cisco Packet Tracer 8.0.1 for 3 month without needing to re-enter your credentials each time. Using the “Keep me logged in” feature is only recommended for private computers.
Packet Tracer 8.2 released for download !
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- Last Updated: Sunday, 21 August 2022 20:34
- Published: Sunday, 21 August 2022 20:22
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Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 has been released for download in August 2022 on Cisco Netacad. Current build is Packet Tracer 8.2.0.0162. This is a maintenance release of Packet Tracer 8.X family with many message boxes being reworked for better clarity, bug fixes and a fix regarding incompatible DLLs that caused Packet Tracer crashes.
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Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 new features
Packet Tracer 8.2 main new features are :
New command "show ip ospf interface brief" and "show ipv6 ospf interface brief".
Edge scrolling while dragging has now returned.
Proxy settings can now be set from the login window.
Selecting the CLI tab will now auto focus onto the command line itself when not using any assistive technology tools.
For easier translations of the interface, the lupdate and lconvert tools are now part of the package.
Thanks to community reports, many message boxes have been reworded for better clarity.
Thanks to community reports, certain incompatible DLLs that caused crashes are now blocked from loading inside Packet Tracer.
New OSPF command
Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 introduces the "show ip ospf interface brief" command which can be used to display which interfaces are enabled into the OSPF process. OSPF configuration is a topic of the 200-301 CCNA certification exam.
The following sample shows the command result on a Cisco ISR 1841 router with two OSPF neighbors. The FA0/1 interface is currently doing the DR-BDR election process on as this interface isconnected to a multiaccess broadcast network segment.
Router#show ip ospf interface brief Interface PID Area IP Address/Mask Cost State Nbrs F/CSe0/0/0 1 0.0.0.0 10.0.0.1/255.0.0.0 64 POINT 0/0Fa0/1 1 0.0.0.0 11.0.0.1/255.0.0.0 1 WAIT 0/0After OSPF adjacency convergence, the router has been elected as Backup Designated Router on the ethernet segment.
Router#00:00:45: %OSPF-5-ADJCHG: Process 1, Nbr 3.3.3.3 on FastEthernet0/1 from LOADING to FULL, Loading DoneRouter#show ip ospf interface brief Interface PID Area IP Address/Mask Cost State Nbrs F/CSe0/0/0 1 0.0.0.0 10.0.0.1/255.0.0.0 64 POINT 0/0Fa0/1 1 0.0.0.0 11.0.0.1/255.0.0.0 1 BDR 0/0Cisco Packet Tracer 8.1.1 - Router devices and WIC modules
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- Last Updated: Thursday, 16 June 2022 06:19
- Published: Thursday, 10 September 2020 18:23
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This page presents the Cisco ISR routers simulated in CiscoTM Packet Tracer 8.1.1 and the WAN Interface Cards (WIC) and Network Modules (NM) available for those equipments.
Router devices emulated in Cisco Packet Tracer
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Cisco 1841 ISR router
The Cisco 1841 Integrated Services Router provides two fixed 10/100 (100BASE-TX) Ethernet ports, two integrated High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC) slots that are compatible with WAN Interface Card (WICs) and Voice/WAN Interface Cards (VWICs), and one internal Advanced Integration Module (AIM) slot.
Cisco 2620XM ISR router
The Cisco 2620XM Multiservice Router provides a one-network module slot platform with one fixed 10/100 (100BASE-TX) Ethernet port, two integrated WAN Interface Card (WIC) slots, and one Advanced Integration Module (AIM) slot.
Cisco 2621XM ISR router
The Cisco 2621XM Multiservice Router provides a one-network module slot platform with two fixed 10/100 (100BASE-TX) Ethernet ports, two integrated WAN Interface Card (WIC) slots, and one Advanced Integration Module (AIM) slot.
The 2621XM supports the same modules that the 2620XM supports.
Cisco 2811 ISR router
The Cisco 2811 Integrated Services Router provides one Enhanced Network-Module slot with two fixed 10/100 (100BASE-TX) Ethernet ports, four integrated High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC) slots that are compatible with WAN Interface Card (WICs), Voice Interface Cards (VICs) and Voice/WAN Interface Cards (VWICs), and dual Advanced Integration Module (AIM) slots.
Cisco 1941 ISR router
The Cisco 1941 Integrated Services Router (ISR) delivers highly secure data, mobility, and application services. Key features include two integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 2 enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Card slots, HWIC1 Internal Services Module slot, Fully integrated power distribution to modules supporting 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Cisco Enhanced PoE.
Cisco 2901 ISR router
The Cisco 2901 Integrated Services Router (ISR) has been designed to delivers data, voice, video, and application services for branch offices. It includes 2 integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports and 4 enhanced high-speed WAN interface card slots. This router key features are hardware-accelerated VPN encryption, integrated threat control, and 802.3af Power over Ethernet (PoE).
Cisco 2911 ISR router
The Cisco 2911 Integrated Services Router (ISR) provides 2 integrated 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 4 enhanced high-speed WAN interface card (WIC) slots, 2 onboard digital signal processor (DSP) slots and 1 onboard Internal Service Module for application services.
Cisco 819 ISR router
The Cisco 819 Integrated Services Router (ISR) supports machine-to-machine (M2M) applications that can enable enterprises to use 3G wireless WAN network services.
Cisco 829 ISR router
Cisco 829 Industrial Integrated Services Routers provide highly secure, reliable, and easy-to-manage 3G/4G LTE WAN cellular and Wireless LAN connectivity for mobile environments.
Cisco CGR 1240 rugged router
The CGR 1240 is a ruggedized communication platform, designed for use in Field Area Network (FAN) power distribution grids that require outdoor, pole-mounted routers. The FAN is a distribution system in which power generation and transmission are linked to the power consumers.
Cisco 4321 ISR router (added in Cisco Packet Tracer 7.1)
Added in Packet Tracer 7.1, the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Routers (ISR) revolutionize WAN communications in the enterprise branch. With new levels of built-in intelligent network capabilities and convergence, the routers specifically address the growing need for application-aware networking in distributed enterprise sites.
Cisco 4331 Integrated Services Router (added in Cisco Packet Tracer 7.3)
Added in Cisco Packet Tracer 7.3, Cisco ISR 4331 and ISR 4321 feature Cisco IOS image resilience through secure boot-image and secure boot-config commands and add network programmability support to Packet Tracer through NETCONF / YANG protocols which are topics of the CCNP Enterprise ENCOR exam. Cisco ISR 4000 series support a large range of WAN or LAN connectivity options such as T1, T3/, serial, 10Gigabit Ethernet, and 4G LTE capabilities. It's network programmability capabilities through NETCONF / YANG model allow operationnal cost savings and makes configuration of a large branch offices number easier.
WIC modules
Module | Photo | Description |
| WIC-1AM |
| The WIC-1AM provides one internal V.90 analog modems. This WIC can be used for basic telephone service connections. The WIC-1AM uses one port for connection to a standard telephone line, and the other port can be connected to a basic analog telephone for use when the modem is idle. |
| WIC-1ENET |
| The WIC-1ENET is a single-port 10 Mbps Ethernet interface card, for use with 10BASE-T Ethernet LANs. |
| WIC-1T |
| The WIC-1T provides a single port serial connection to remote sites or legacy serial network devices such as alarm systems, Synchronous Data Link Control (SDLC) concentrators, and packet over SONET devices. Sync Max Speed : 2048 Mbit/s |
| WIC-2AM |  | The WIC-2AM card features dual RJ-11 connectors, which are used for basic telephone service connections. The WIC-2AM has two internal V.90 analog modems to allow multiple data communication connections. These WICs can be used for incoming or outgoing analog modem calls. |
| WIC-2T |
| The 2-port asynchronous/synchronous serial network module provides flexible multi-protocol support, with each port individually configurable in synchronous or asynchronous mode, offering mixed media dial support in a single chassis. Applications for asynchronous/synchronous support include: - Low speed WAN aggregation (up to 128 Kbps), |
| HWIC-4ESW |  | The HWIC-4ESW provides four switching ports. |
| HWIC-8A |  | New module included in CiscoPacket Tracer 6.0.1Cisco ISR routers. This serial modules allows out of band management of Cisco networking devices through their console port. The HWIC-8A module allows the connection of 8 console cables using the octal cable, each serial connection being mapped to a TCP port for telnet access. |
| WIC-Cover |
| The WIC cover plate provides protection for the internal electronic components. It also helps maintain adequate cooling by normalizing airflow. |
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FAQs
Cisco Packet Tracer 8.x new features - Packet Tracer Network? ›
- An enhanced physical mode view which introduces a new virtual lab for a more realistic equipement cabling experience (racking, stacking, cable choice and cable management, ...). ...
- A new SDN network controller emulating real world Cisco controller such as APIC-EM or Cisco DNA center.
- Unlimited devices.
- E-learning.
- Customize single/multi user activities.
- Interactive Environment.
- Visualizing Networks.
- Real-time mode and Simulation mode.
- Self-paced.
- Supports majority of networking protocols.
Cisco Packet Tracer 8.2 provides you a better learning experience. It includes improvements for accessibility, security, and bug fixes for better software quality.
Can I use Packet Tracer for free? ›Cisco Packet Tracer Download - YouTube
How do I add a network to Packet Tracer? ›- Step 1: Launch Packet Tracer. a. ...
- Step 2: Build the topology. a. ...
- Step 1: Configure the wireless router. a. ...
- Step 2: Configure the laptop. a. ...
- Step 3: Configure the PC. a. ...
- Step 4: Configure the Internet cloud. a. ...
- Step 5: Configure the Cisco.com server. a. ...
- Step 1: Refresh the IPv4 settings on the PC.
- The latest version of Packet Tracer v7. 3.1 is releasing in tandem with CCNAv7 supporting the evolution toward the New Network. It includes more support for wireless and wide-area network (WAN) technologies. ...
- also comes in a mac and linux flavour.
- Linux Desktop Version 7.3.0 English.
- macOS Version 7.3.0 English.
- New command "show ip ospf interface brief" and "show ipv6 ospf interface brief".
- Edge scrolling while dragging has now returned.
- Proxy settings can now be set from the login window.
Packet Tracer was originally designed as an educational aid for Cisco's Networking Academy (better known as NetAcad) but is an excellent simulator for anyone pursuing an entry-level Cisco certification, such as the CCENT or CCNA R&S.
Which software is used for CCNA? ›Cisco Packet Tracer
Packet Tracer is one of the most famous Networks Simulation software among networking aspirants and beginners. It is used actively during the Cisco CCNA Certification Training.
Packet Tracer (PT) is an official Cisco software simulator for exercising Cisco network equipment. Graphical Network Simulator (GNS3) is a free emulator software which allows running actual networking software images on a computer.
Can CCNP use Packet Tracer? ›
Cisco Packet Tracer 8.1. 1 is a powerful network simulator for CCNATM and CCNPTM certification exam training 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.
How do I answer a question in Packet Tracer? ›Cisco CCNA Packet Tracer Ultimate labs: Quiz Questions: Answers to ...
How do I connect two routers in Packet Tracer PDF? ›Configuring Two Routers CLI in Cisco Packet Tracer - YouTube
How do I assign an IP address to a Packet Tracer router? ›Select the PC, Go to the desktop and select IP Configuration and assign an IP address, Default gateway, Subnet Mask. Assign the default gateway of PC0 as 192.168. 10.1. Assign the default gateway of PC1 as 192.168.
How can I create a network? ›- Focus on the right people. The secret to networking isn't to attend a networking event and pass out as many business cards as you can. ...
- Create win/win situations. ...
- Give before you receive. ...
- Become a connector. ...
- Remember to reconnect. ...
- Use social networks.
Packet Tracer Activity Wizard. Ability to create your own learning activities, tasks, labs, games and complex assessments. ICMP (Internet Control Messaging Protocol) It is a commonly used event in simulation to send packet from one another. Logical Workspace.
What is Packet Tracer advantages and disadvantages? ›1)it is easy to use and can be used on the any place you want. 2) One of the best advantage of it is the Sim mode which otherwise don't available in the real gear thing. 3) It enables it's users to simulate the configuration relating to the Cisco routers.
What is Cisco Packet Tracer interface? ›“ - [Instructor] Packet Tracer is a powerful network simulator that allows you to configure a wide variety of Cisco devices without the need to purchase actual equipment.
How do I use Cisco Packet Tracer? ›Packet Tracer allows users to drag and drop routers, switches, and other network devices to create simulated network topologies. If you have a Netacad account, you can download it for free. The best way to learn about networking, according to Cisco, is to do it.