Projects performed in the MTIS Program at UVic

ECE514 “DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

“Roommate Wi-Fi Sharing: Balancing Router Capacity and User Experience”

POSTER: “Roommate Wi-Fi Sharing"

Objective

In shared living environments, optimizing Internet resources is crucial for cost efficiency and user satisfaction. This study aims to estimate the maximum number of roommates who can share an Internet subscription using an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless router without compromising a decent Internet experience for each user. By modelling user Internet activity with Markov chains and considering the upstream and downstream capacity limits alongside the router's capacity, we develop an analytical framework to determine the optimal number of users. The results provide valuable insights for network planning in residential settings.

Skills Learned

• Traffic Models.
• Markov chains.
• M/M/1/B Queue Systems
• QoS Parameters.
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Networks.
• Python Scripting (iterative approaches, User Interface, Plots)

ECE 519C - SELECTED TOPICS IN SECURE COMMUNICATION: “Firewalls and Intrusion Prevention Systems”

“Network Configuration and Security: ASA Stateful Firewall - Next-Generation Firewall Configuration”

Objective

1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of network topology setup and firewall configurations.
2. Exhibit proficiency in implementing the Zero-Trust security concept.
3. Configure various Next-Generati on Firewall (NGFW) features and modules.

Skills Learned

• Cisco ASA Firewall.
• Palo Alto Networks Intrusion Prevention System.
• Kali Linux.
• Nmap.
• Metasploit.
• SSL Inspection.
• URL Filtering.
• Antivirus - Threat Vulnerabilities.