Release Notes: Packet Tracer 5.

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Purpose
Packet Tracer 5.1 is a medium-fidelity, simulation-based networking technology learning environment, that provides users with the ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot computer networks at a CCNA-level of complexity. These notes provide detailed information about this release, including content, known issues, and support information.

Release Content
Component Packet Tracer 5.1 program Description Simulation-based networking technology application. Version 5.1 is compatible with all CCNA Discovery and CCNA Exploration courses and all version 4.x Packet Tracer activities. HTML-based help files embedded in the application 13 main topics with 62 Flash-based training tutorials, may be launched from the application or used stand-alone 18 reference topologies to help new users start learning or creating activities

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Known Issues and Caveats

Item ID 807 1086 1203 1222 1354 1538 1674 2198 Description When parallel cables exist between two devices, the simulation mode PDUs travel between the cables instead of on the transmitting cable. Packet Tracer 5.1 is not showing the wireless management frames, so it would show the data frames being buffered without seeing any other frames. Linksys router icon looks similar to ISR icon. Multiple switching modules on routers should act as separate "switches" but show as one. "ip ospf network" command is only available on serial interfaces. show interface s0/0/0 - short form of serial not recognized. The round trip times for pings in multiuser networks are very long. This delay is due to the propagation of real TCP packets. In Packet Tracer, ISR routers have 36 maximum VLANs in show vtp status, Layer 2 switches have 255, and 3560 switch has 1005. However, the real devices have different numbers according to device model, not device type. In Physical Workspace, the geoicon labels are sometimes detached from the geoicon itself after navigating between locations. Navigating to a different level and back remedies the issue.

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Support
For general assistance with issues related to downloading or installing Packet Tracer 5.1, contact the Global Support Desk. To access the Support Desk, log in to Academy Connection and click Help at the top of the page, then select Academy Support. Please report bugs and errors through the Curriculum and Assessment Quality Support site. To access this site, log into Academy Connection and click Help at the top of the page, then select Curriculum and Assessment Quality Support. Select the Contact Curriculum Team tab, provide as much detail as possible, and then click Submit.

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