Smart Software House Network Simulation 🏢🌐

This project demonstrates the design and implementation of a Smart Software House network using Cisco Packet Tracer.
The network integrates enterprise networking features with modern IoT services, ensuring robust communication, scalability, and innovation.

Course: Computer Networks (4th Semester)
Tool Used: Cisco Packet Tracer
Focus: VLANs, Inter-VLAN Routing, RIP, NAT, DHCP, Servers, IoT, and Wireless Access

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🔧 Tools & Technologies

• Cisco Packet Tracer 8.x
• Routers & Multilayer Switches
• RIPv2 (Routing Information Protocol)
• DHCP, DNS, FTP, Email, HTTP Servers
• Dynamic NAT
• IoT Gateway + Smart Devices
• Wireless Access Point (WAP)
• CLI tools (ping, tracert, show commands)

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📂 Project Files

• Smart-Software-House.pkt – Main simulation file
• /report/Smart-Software-House-Report.pdf – Final detailed report
• /assets/screenshots/ – Network topology, configurations, and tests

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🧪 What’s Demonstrated

🗂 VLANs & Inter-VLAN Routing

• VLAN segmentation for departments
• Inter-VLAN routing on the multilayer switch

🔁 RIP Routing

• Dynamic route exchange across routers using RIPv2

💻 DHCP & Core Servers

• DHCP for automatic IP assignment
• DNS, HTTP, FTP, and Email services configured and tested

🌍 Dynamic NAT

• Translating internal IPs to public for external communication

📱 IoT & Wireless Connectivity

• IoT gateway managing smart devices (fans, ACs)
• Laptops and mobiles connected via WAP

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📘 Key Learning

• Enterprise-level network design with VLANs and dynamic routing
• Server deployment and service validation
• NAT configuration for real-world internet access
• IoT integration into traditional networks
• Wireless connectivity in enterprise setups

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📸 Screenshots

(More screenshots are available in the assets/screenshots/ folder.)

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📥 How to Run

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Sameed-333/smart-software-house-network.git
   

2. Navigate to the project folder:

   cd smart-software-house-network
   

3. Open the simulation file:

   • Launch Smart-Software-House.pkt in Cisco Packet Tracer.

4. Explore the simulation:

   • View the network topology and device layout.
   • Use CLI on routers and the multilayer switch:

   show ip route
   show vlan brief
   show running-config

   • Verify DHCP leases on PCs (Desktop → IP Configuration).
   • Test servers:
     • Open browser for HTTP server.
     • Use command prompt for ping/tracert.
     • Access FTP service with put, get, rename.
     • Send/receive mail via the Email server.
   • Control IoT devices (fan/AC) from laptop/mobile via the IoT Gateway.

5. Review the report:

   • Open /report/Smart-Software-House-Report.pdf for:
     • Addressing details
     • Configurations
     • Service verification
     • Learning outcomes

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⚠️ Disclaimer

This project was created for educational purposes only as part of a university networking course. It simulates enterprise networking features (servers, NAT, VLANs, IoT, wireless) in a controlled Packet Tracer environment and is not intended for production use.