User's Guide

Introduction

The SimpleNetworkTopologies software is a tool for users new to Networking topologies and setting them up correctly. This program is meant for users to learn the 6 basic network topologies, and what subnets are appropriate for each one. The 6 basic topologies include the Generic, Ring, Star, Bus, Mesh, and Fullyconnected layouts. Learning how Networking topologies and subnets work is a great entry way into a field like Cybersecurity or NetworkingAdministration, where having a secure and functioning network is of the upmost importance.

Future Goals

  1. Create a feature to allow users to build their own topology.

  2. Update original opening window.

  3. Make the executable compatible with windows wizard app.

  4. Fix issue where text at top pushes out width of app.

Installation

To install SimpleNetworkTopologies, see the releases tab on our Github.

How to Use :

  1. Download the executable from this repository using the zip file.

  2. Open the Zip file and allow the program to run.

  3. Once the program is open, there are 6 example network topologies to learn about.

  4. After learning about each basic topology, build your own network based on the prompt given to you.

Background

SimpleNetworkingTopologies aims to aid in educating those who are interested in how a Network is set up. This is crucial for the fields or Cybersecurtiy or Network Management, because the secureness of a network can either help or endanger a company/government. As the world continues to become more dependent on cyberspace, important information like debit/credit card information or social security numbers are all available to people with access. This is why netowrks are mandatory to only give information on a need- to- know basis.