Computer networking undergraduate project ideas

Screeeech said:
Whatever you do, you'd be well advised to pick something that includes a decent amount of coding and automation, in some way or another. Getting a real job in the network engineering sector is very difficult without good working knowledge of automation and some degree of software engineering.
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That is true I am currently learning C as the software we use OPSNET we use C code in that.

Diddums said:
Ahh that's lovely mate, where will you guys be going on honeymoon? :D
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It's how I will get a good grade :D:D:cry::cry:
 
a1ex2001 said:
I think you over estimate what has become the final year project/dissertation in modern university degrees. Most people will be assigned a tutor and write 15000 words on something dull as dishwater of no real relevance to anything get a grade and move on. I got a first for wiring 15000 words on The use of Linus in SME’s that was 20 odd years ago though so maybe it was a little more ground breaking than if you did the same today!
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I mean that might well be the case but it doesn't have to be, OP is clearly keen. It seems like a bit of a shame if you're studying a technical subject to essentially end up just doing a big literature review/essay. I mean you don't even really need a supervisor for that (aside from to mark it), you could just sit in a library get the books, papers and bash out something like that in a week or two if needed.

You have the opportunity to do a literature review then actually go ahead and implement/build something or conduct some experiments and then write that up too. It's an opportunity to work with an industry partner or to look at the latest area some academic is working on. Sure you're not likely going to be doing any original research as per a PhD student etc.. but you can do *something*.

GothicGhost said:
We have to pick our supervisor next week so I am going to ask my networking lecturer if he would be mine.
Hopefully, he will then point me in the right direction.
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Is there a particular reason for that? I mean if that's someone you get on with or like their teaching style/general subject then that could be a good choice.

It's worth just having a look at the websites of various faculty members, see if they've put any projects up on there, look at their recent publications and/or see what their PhD students are studying even and if something in those areas is of interest to you... Obviously, you're just doing an undergrad project and aren't expected to produce any original research etc.. but just get an idea of the sort of areas they're interested in.
 
Do the absolute minimum to get you the grade you need, unless you intend on staying in further education then you will likely never look at it again or do anything like it and no employer is going to give two hoots about what pointless waffle you produced in your final year.

Enjoy your last year, get drunk hang out with your friends life will literally never be the same again enjoy it while it lasts.
 
Nah, if you've done something practical and/or with some complexity and have something to show for it as part of your portfolio or on github etc.. then that can certainly be useful in the right setting.

If you have an external supervisor in industry then an applied project can clearly lead to a job directly, that's super common if external projects are a thing and it's a great way of getting into a company if available.

More generally your supervisor might have contacts in industry even if you're doing a project internally within their research group and might be able to put you in contact, recommend you etc... Perhaps some of their research is funded by industry etc..
 
I will always try to do my best I was just stuck on ideas on where to start, but after some good ideas from here and some other sources, I should be okay hopefully, fingers crossed lol.

If I get good results I should get a first-class degree, but that is a long way off and I need to put in some hard work before that's a close reality.
Thanks.
 
My only advice, just make sure its interesting to you.

Things will get difficult, even more so if you hate it!

Also as mentioned above, balance is key. Find time for friends, drinks, clubs...fun.

Some of my best nights out were days before exams. Or nights out after a days uni work (sensible hours 10-6pm - with a lunch break haha).

Things do change a lot after Uni. Have fun, good luck!
 
Thanks, yeah I do enjoy routing protocols, subnetting and most things networking but it's also a lot of information to remember.
I always have from Friday evening to Sunday for family time with a little light gaming sometimes :D
 
See if you can do a full 802.1x deployment using free software then compare the pros and cons to something commercial such as Cisco ISE. Benefit is that its totally doable and it would look exceptional in your career. What location do you live in?
 
GothicGhost said:
Thanks, yeah I do enjoy routing protocols, subnetting and most things networking but it's also a lot of information to remember.
I always have from Friday evening to Sunday for family time with a little light gaming sometimes :D
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Just a thought (I don't know how possible it actually is - don't shoot me), you like gaming...which uses a lot of protocols and subnetting. Why not focus specifically on protocols used for gaming and how to delivery the best performance across a network. Given the massive growth of esports / online gaming, probably a lot of stuff to set the scene, history, rise during covid, Amazon gaming launch etc (huge market)

For example;
- Improvements possible to wi-fi connections to improve gaming etc.
- ISP routing rules in UK vs other countries e.g. Korea or Sweden where gaming is huge (and their country networks are vastly superior)
- Game network coding over the years - Half Life to COD
- Even using some of these supposed "Gaming network cards" could be pieces to chuck into the puzzle

I'm sure someone else can put the above into an actual subject title :)
 
tlrBeta said:
Just a thought (I don't know how possible it actually is - don't shoot me), you like gaming...which uses a lot of protocols and subnetting. Why not focus specifically on protocols used for gaming and how to delivery the best performance across a network. Given the massive growth of esports / online gaming, probably a lot of stuff to set the scene, history, rise during covid, Amazon gaming launch etc (huge market)

For example;
- Improvements possible to wi-fi connections to improve gaming etc.
- ISP routing rules in UK vs other countries e.g. Korea or Sweden where gaming is huge (and their country networks are vastly superior)
- Game network coding over the years - Half Life to COD
- Even using some of these supposed "Gaming network cards" could be pieces to chuck into the puzzle

I'm sure someone else can put the above into an actual subject title :)
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tlrBeta said:
Just a thought (I don't know how possible it actually is - don't shoot me), you like gaming...which uses a lot of protocols and subnetting. Why not focus specifically on protocols used for gaming and how to delivery the best performance across a network. Given the massive growth of esports / online gaming, probably a lot of stuff to set the scene, history, rise during covid, Amazon gaming launch etc (huge market)

For example;
- Improvements possible to wi-fi connections to improve gaming etc.
- ISP routing rules in UK vs other countries e.g. Korea or Sweden where gaming is huge (and their country networks are vastly superior)
- Game network coding over the years - Half Life to COD
- Even using some of these supposed "Gaming network cards" could be pieces to chuck into the puzzle

I'm sure someone else can put the above into an actual subject title :)
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That is a really good idea and something I would find fun to research about :D
Thank you
 
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