LEARN_HOME_OFFICE_NETWORKING: Expanded Project Guides
Generated from:
LEARN_HOME_OFFICE_NETWORKING.mdThis folder contains deep-dive guides for each project in the networking learning path.
Overview
These project files expand the main guide into implementation-level walkthroughs with theory, architecture, testing, and extensions.
Project Index
| # | Project | Difficulty | Time | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Network Device Scanner (ARP Discovery Tool) | Level 1: Beginner | Weekend | LAN Discovery / ARP |
| 2 | Build Your Own ping Utility | Level 2: Intermediate | Week | ICMP / Diagnostics |
| 3 | Build Your Own traceroute Utility | Level 2: Intermediate | Week | Routing / ICMP |
| 4 | Network Packet Sniffer | Level 2: Intermediate | Week | Packet Capture / Encapsulation |
| 5 | DNS Resolver (Client-Side) | Level 2: Intermediate | Week | DNS / Application Layer |
| 6 | DHCP Client | Level 2: Intermediate | Week | DHCP / IP Configuration |
| 7 | Simple DNS Server (Authoritative) | Level 3: Advanced | 2 weeks | DNS Server / Application Layer |
| 8 | DHCP Server | Level 3: Advanced | 2 weeks | DHCP / Network Services |
| 9 | Port Scanner | Level 2: Intermediate | Week | Transport / Service Discovery |
| 10 | DNS Sinkhole (Pi-hole Style) | Level 3: Advanced | 2 weeks | DNS Security / Network Control |
| 11 | Simple HTTP Server | Level 2: Intermediate | Week | Application Protocols / TCP |
| 12 | Bandwidth Monitor | Level 2: Intermediate | Week | Traffic Monitoring / Observability |
| 13 | Simple Packet Filter Firewall | Level 3: Advanced | 2 weeks | Firewall / Security |
| 14 | Software Router with NAT | Level 4: Expert | 3-4 weeks | Routing / NAT |
| 15 | Wake-on-LAN Tool | Level 1: Beginner | Weekend | Link Layer / Broadcast |
| 16 | mDNS/Bonjour Service Discovery | Level 2: Intermediate | Week | Local Service Discovery |
| 17 | HTTP Proxy Server | Level 3: Advanced | 2 weeks | Proxying / Transport |
| 18 | Network Topology Mapper | Level 3: Advanced | 2-3 weeks | Discovery / Mapping |
| 19 | Simple VPN Server | Level 4: Expert | 4 weeks | VPN / Tunneling |
| 20 | Complete Home Network Stack (Capstone) | Level 4: Expert | 4-6 weeks | Full Stack Networking |