Broadband Lab Network File Transfer Suite

The Problem

Simulating and understanding client-server protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, socket streams) is difficult for students without low-level, direct protocol visibility and customization.

The Solution

Engineered socket-level TCP/UDP servers and clients in Python from scratch. Implemented reliable custom packet transfer logic, sliding-window flow control simulations, and mock mail/file transfer servers with a responsive desktop control panel.

Impact & Results

Created an effective educational testbed for network protocols, demonstrating low-level network performance differences and flow control principles.