Network Programming Projects

The list of projects available is as follows:

• POP3 client: that shows the list of messages available in a mailbox.
• Redundant transmission: UDP data is sent twice to different ports to improve reliability
• HTTPdownloader: creates a copy on your local filesystem of a given webpage.
• Netcat: It is java-based clone of the nc command we have used in the lab.
• MyLittleBitly: It is a url shrinker and redirector server.
• Enable Wifi: It controls the enabling and disabling of your home wireless router.
• HTTPproxy: It is basic proxy server.
• Binary file dropbox: It receives binary files from clients and stores them in the filesystem.
• scannerPlus: It is a basic port-scanning tool (using it in Finland is a felony).
• TCPsensor: It is a tool for checking whether servers are alive or not.
• Webcam grabber: It is a tool that will download images from a public webcam every few minutes.

You can get a file with the specifications of all the projects from our file repository. Projects can be developed individually or by a group of two people. Public presentation during the last two lab sessions of the lab is a must if you want to opt to the highest mark, peer assessment will be used then.

As I mentioned in the classroom, I am open to other proposals from you regarding personal projects you have been doing. Please note you need me to agree on your proposal before proceeding with it.