1. Low Level Architecture
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Design
Design
Problem: Iowa State University’s Computer Engineering 537: Wireless Network Security class does not have a laboratory environment in which students, both distance education and local, can safely conduct experiments.
Solution: Create an environment which is accessible from anywhere in the world using real wireless hardware and a virtual machine server, and provide the software tools necessary for conducting experiments on wireless security protocols.
The purpose of this project is to provide the students enrolled in Computer Engineering 537: Wireless Network Security with a laboratory for carrying out experiments on different wireless protocols that is accessible from anywhere in the world.
The purpose of this project is to provide the students enrolled in Computer Engineering 537: Wireless Network Security with a laboratory for carrying out experiments on different wireless protocols that is accessible from anywhere in the world.
The wireless security lab environment was designed to be used from anywhere in the world with an internet connection. The environment consists of physical wireless hardware, and one physical server. The server runs VMware's ESXi hypervisor to allow for the use of virtual machines. Each student will be assigned two virtual machines. One for generating legitimate network traffic, and one for experimenting with wireless security. Each user will also be able to select what wireless hardware he or she would like to used from a list of available hardware.
Requirements
Low Level Architecture
Non-Functional
User-friendly
Real –world simulation
Adequate bandwidth
Comprehensive documentation
Highly extensible [to support different wireless technology]
Functional
Remote access over the internet
Support for up to four concurrent users
Hardware control for the user
Non-interference between users
High Level Architecture
Summary
We are confident that the choices we have made in the design of this system are the best choices in terms of functionality per dollar. Every decision was made with the idea of creating the most versatile lab environment within a reasonable budget. Using open source software allows us flexibility in choosing an operating system and costs us nothing. Opting for a virtual environment allows for greater system uptime along with keeping overall hardware costs down.
Members : Anthony Lobono
Mike Steffen
Shishir Gupta
Client: George Amariucai
Advisor: Doug Jacobson