✅ Cisco Packet Tracer 8.0.1 – Verified Features
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Observed Issues & Notes
- Occasional UI lag on very large topologies (>50 devices) in the test machine; performance scales with host CPU/RAM.
- Some advanced platform-specific Cisco features (rare proprietary hardware modules) are not fully simulated — expected limitation of Packet Tracer vs. real gear or full-featured simulators/emulators.
- Packet Tracer 8.x introduced a new UI and added IoT features; certain saved files from much older versions may require conversion or show layout differences.
3. Python Scripting on Devices
Packet Tracer 8.0.1 allows you to run embedded Python scripts on supported routers. This is critical for the automation portion of the new CCNA. A verified environment ensures that the Python interpreter matches Cisco's production implementation.