Router Monitoring System with a Function for Estimating Network Topology in Network Construction Exercises

When learners connect routers with cables and apply settings to the routers using their consoles in class, instructors attempt to find learners who are unable to progress in performing the assignment. To address this issue, instructors analyze the networks designed by learners, including the settings of the routers, system logs in the routers, and the network topologies. Herein, the author proposes a router monitoring system with the following features: 1) The system collects the settings-related information, the system logs, and commands executed by learners and 2) The system estimates network topologies according to the collected data.