Cisco Configuration Interface

🚀 Designing a visual interface for Cisco devices to simplify configuration processes
This project is a platform developed using C# and integrated with EVE-NG. It is designed to simplify virtual network creation, device management, and configuration processes.

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🎯 Project Objective

The main objective of this project is to provide a user-friendly interface for Cisco devices and develop a platform to virtualize these devices using C#.
This platform is designed to integrate seamlessly with the EVE-NG tool within VMware.

🔑 Goals:

• Simplify device configuration for users.
• Reduce the need for physical hardware through virtualization.
• Support dynamic IP configuration and network management.

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🛠 Theoretical Background

SSH (Secure Shell)

• Purpose: Provide secure access to remote servers.
• Features:
  • Strong encryption (AES).
  • RSA and DSA keys.
  • SSHv2 protocol support.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

• Purpose: Automatically distribute IP addresses and other network configuration details.
• Standards:
  • RFC 2131 and RFC 2132.
  • Definition and assignment of IP address pools.

OSPF (Open Shortest Path First)

• Purpose: Use a dynamic routing protocol to find the shortest path between network devices.
• Features:
  • Compliance with RFC 2328 standards.
  • Sharing network topology using LSA (Link State Advertisement).
  • Dynamic routing tables.

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⚙ Experimental Studies

1. Basic Settings and SSH Connection Setup

• Naming the devices.
• Assigning management IP addresses.
• Enabling SSH access.

2. CLI Controls and Automatic Interface Modifications

• Checking device configurations through CLI.
• Applying dynamic IP addresses and interface changes.

3. Pool and Network Allocation for DHCP

• Defining IP address pools.
• Assigning IP addresses to devices via DHCP.

4. Automatic Addition and Removal of Devices for OSPF

• Dynamically assigning OSPF configurations to devices.
• Allowing users to select specific devices and configure OSPF.

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🧪 Tests Performed

• SSH Connection Test: Ensuring correct connection using username and password.
• CLI Control Test: Verifying device connections and interface configurations.
• DHCP Test: Receiving and distributing IP addresses from the pool.
• OSPF Test: Dynamically adding and removing devices and verifying routing accuracy.
• Warning Mechanisms: Providing appropriate warnings for incorrect entries.

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📊 Results and Evaluations

• Achievements:

  • Successful integration with EVE-NG.
  • The user-friendly interface simplified network configuration processes.
  • Virtualization reduced costs and increased efficiency.

• Improvement Areas:

  • Security measures can be enhanced.
  • Additional customizable features can be added.

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📚 References

• EVE-NG Official Documentation
• VMware Workstation Pro
• SSH Protocol Standards
• DHCP Standards
• OSPF RFC 2328

📞 Contact

For any questions or collaborations:

• 📧 burhanustubi@gmail.com