Cisco Networking Academy is pleased to announce the release of Cisco Packet Tracer version 5.3, a minor release that includes the following new protocol support and enhanced functionality:
Improved Linksys models, added WEP wireless security algorithm, Cable and DSL enhancements
Call Manager Express (VOIP support)
FTP server and routers/switches – server and client
Email system (SMTP and POP3) – server and client
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) – limited implementation that allows for a more realistic representation of the Internet for scenarios
Generic IP end devices – to create more versatility in device creation
Activity Wizard Initial Tree enhancements – more scenario variations
The new protocol support and activity wizard enhancements in version 5.3 will enable instructors to teach concepts in CCNA Discovery, CCNA Exploration, and CCNP courses more effectively, including the following:
CCNA Discovery
Networking for Home and Small Businesses: Improved Linksys models and wireless security protocols and algorithms, generic IP end devices
Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP: Better DNS, improved DHCP, wireless security, new FTP, SMTP, POP3
Introducing Routing and Switching in the Enterprise: Improved multi-area OSPF, EIGRP, BGP
Designing and Supporting Computer Networks: New VOIP, Call Manager Express
CCNA Exploration
Network Fundamentals: Improved HTTP, DNS, DHCP; new FTP, SMTP, POP3
Routing Protocols and Concepts: Improved multi-area OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP
LAN Switching and Wireless: Improved Linksys models, wireless security algorithms, 802.11
Accessing the WAN: New PPPoE, enhanced IPSec, Cable and DSL enhancements
CCNP
Improved multiarea OSPF, EIGRP, new BGP
We recommend upgrading to the new version to take advantage of the many improvements included in this release. To learn more about how Packet Tracer can be used in each Networking Academy course, please view this new Packet Tracer 5.3 Curricula Support chart.
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