A new and more powerful version of Packet Tracer, Cisco’s comprehensive networking technology teaching and learning software, is scheduled for global release in the July-August 2008 timeframe. Packet Tracer 5.0 offers a unique combination of realistic simulation and visualization experiences, guided learning activity authoring capabilities, and opportunities for multiuser collaboration and competition.

Packet Tracer 5.0 greatly surpasses the learning benefits of previous versions, providing exciting new opportunities for creativity and interactivity in the classroom. Innovative features of Packet Tracer 5.0 will help students and teachers collaborate, solve problems, and learn concepts in an engaging and dynamic social environment. More importantly, Packet Tracer 5.0 makes teaching and learning networking concepts even easier through a free, multiuser application.

Here are some benefits of Packet Tracer 5.0:

* Provides a realistic simulation and visualization learning environment that supplements classroom equipment

* Enables multiuser, real-time collaboration and competition for dynamic learning

* Enables authoring and localization of structured learning activities such as labs, demonstrations, quizzes, exams, and games

* Empowers students to explore concepts, conduct experiments, and test their understanding

* Gives students and teachers the ability to design, build, configure, and troubleshoot networks using virtual equipment

* Offers the flexibility to address a wide variety of teaching and learning tasks, including lectures, group and individual labs, homework, and competitions

What’s New?

The following enhancements are included in Packet Tracer 5.0:

* Additional platforms: Packet Tracer 5.0 now runs on an expanded list of platforms, including the following:

– Windows (WinXP, Win2k)

– Vista (Vista Basic, Vista Premium)

– Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora)

* Additional protocols: Packet Tracer 5.0 supports an expanded list of protocols to reflect current networking trends in government and industry, including the following:

– IPv6, multi-area OSPF, route redistribution, RSTP, SSH, and multilayer switching

– More protocol support for teaching CCNA-level concepts

* Multiuser functionality: Packet Tracer 5.0 is now a peer-to-peer network-capable application with the following features:

– The option to progress from individual to social learning

– Opportunities for collaboration, competition, remote instructor-student interaction, social networking, and gaming

Download Link:

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