Sethu Institute of Technology
Computer Networks Assignment-2
Problem Statement:
As technology continues to advance, there is a growing need for efficient and
convenient solutions to manage and control various aspects of daily life. In
the realm of residential living, homeowners seek ways to streamline tasks,
enhance security, and optimize energy consumption. Traditional home
automation systems often lack the flexibility, accessibility, and intelligence
needed to meet modern demands.
Steps to simulate IoT based Home Automation:
1. Refer to this tutorial for installation and getting started for the first time.
2. Firstly, select Home icon at the left bottom corner and now choose the
required Home components
Select Home Appliances
3. Drag and place the components
4. Additionally, you can change the name of Appliances by clicking on respective
Appliances and select the config option. You have to repeat the same steps to
rename the other devices too.
5. Thus now let’s establish a wireless connection. Go to Wireless devices and
choose Home Gateway
6. Now copy the SSID of Home Gateway by clicking on the Home
gateway.
Copy the SSID
7. Therefore It’s necessary to configure all devices to connect wirelessly
to Home Gateway.
Hence you can achieve this by right-clicking a device-> Advanced->I/O
config->select PT-IOT-NW-1W. Similarly, repeat the steps for other
devices as well.
8. Then paste the SSID In each appliance by clicking on the config option.
Similarly repeat the steps for other devices as well.
Paste the SSID in
all appliances
9. Now lets select IOT server as Home gateway to all appliances.
Click on Appliances->select Advanced->config->choose Home
Gateway. Similarly repeat the steps for other devices as well.
Choose Home
Gateway as IOT Server
10. Thus you can notice that all devices are connected to the Home
Gateway
11. Now select smart device to Control and Monitor Appliances.
Select end devices at bottom left corner
12. Now connect your smart device also to your Home gateway
13. Thus your smart device is connected to your Home Gateway. Click
on smart device and choose Desktop. You can now login
14. Finally, you can control and Monitor in the Dashboard.
Output:
Conclusion:
oT-based home automation systems offer unparalleled convenience, efficiency, and
security for modern households. Through seamless integration of devices and appliances,
they transform living spaces into smart environments that adapt to residents' needs and
preferences.
In conclusion, the adoption of IoT in home automation represents a significant step
towards the realization of the smart home concept. As technology continues to advance,
these systems will evolve to become even more sophisticated, enhancing our quality of life
and reshaping the way we interact with our living spaces. However, it's crucial to address
concerns regarding data privacy, security, and interoperability to ensure widespread
acceptance and maximize the benefits of IoT-based home automation for all users.
