DVRS

Project Description

The Distance Vector Routing Simulator is an educational tool designed to visualize and understand the fundamental algorithms behind network routing. It provides a real-time simulation of how nodes determine optimal paths in a dynamic environment.

Interactive Features

• Dynamic network creation (add nodes and links)
• Configurable link costs
• Real-time routing table updates
• Visual representation of the distance vector algorithm

Project Architecture

The simulator is built with a modular approach in Python:

• node.py: Core logic for network nodes and neighbor management.
• routing_table.py: Implementation of the distance vector update logic.
• gui.py: Interactive interface powered by Tkinter.
• main.py: Application entry point and component orchestration.

Educational Goals

Designed for the Telecommunications Networks course, this tool helps students grasp complex concepts like hop-by-hop forwarding and cost optimization through direct interaction.