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Mininet SDN Setup Guide

This document provides a step-by-step guide for setting up a Software Defined Networking (SDN) environment using Mininet, including installation of Mininet VM, verification of installation, and creation of custom topologies. It outlines the components of SDN in Mininet, instructions for connecting to an SDN controller, and implementing and testing SDN features. Additionally, it includes a sample Python script for creating a custom topology and mentions additional tools like Wireshark and Open vSwitch for enhanced functionality.

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Mininet SDN Setup Guide

This document provides a step-by-step guide for setting up a Software Defined Networking (SDN) environment using Mininet, including installation of Mininet VM, verification of installation, and creation of custom topologies. It outlines the components of SDN in Mininet, instructions for connecting to an SDN controller, and implementing and testing SDN features. Additionally, it includes a sample Python script for creating a custom topology and mentions additional tools like Wireshark and Open vSwitch for enhanced functionality.

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Setting up the Environment and Implementation of SDN Aspects in Mininet

1. Environment Setup (Using Mininet VM or WSL with Ubuntu)

Option A: Mininet VM (Recommended for Beginners)

1. Download Mininet VM:

- http://mininet.org/download/

- Download the .ova file (Mininet VM image).

2. Install VirtualBox: https://www.virtualbox.org/

3. Import VM in VirtualBox -> File -> Import Appliance -> Select the .ova file.

4. Start VM and login (username/password: mininet/mininet).

2. Verify Mininet Installation

Run in terminal:

sudo mn --test pingall

This creates a default topology and pings all hosts.

3. SDN Components in Mininet

Host (h1, h2...) - Simulated end-user machines

Switch (s1, s2...) - OpenFlow switches

Controller - e.g., POX, Ryu, or Remote controller

4. Create Custom Topology

Command:

sudo mn --topo single,3 --mac --switch ovsk --controller remote

5. Connect to an SDN Controller (e.g., POX)


Setting up the Environment and Implementation of SDN Aspects in Mininet

Install POX:

cd ~

git clone https://github.com/noxrepo/pox.git

Run POX:

cd pox

./pox.py forwarding.l2_learning

6. Implement and Test SDN Features

Run Mininet with linear topology:

sudo mn --topo linear,3 --controller remote

Ping Test:

mininet> pingall

Check Flows:

mininet> dpctl dump-flows

7. Python-based Topology Script

Sample Script:

from mininet.topo import Topo

from mininet.net import Mininet

from mininet.node import RemoteController

from mininet.cli import CLI

class MyTopo(Topo):

def build(self):
Setting up the Environment and Implementation of SDN Aspects in Mininet

switch = self.addSwitch('s1')

for h in range(1, 4):

host = self.addHost(f'h{h}')

self.addLink(host, switch)

topo = MyTopo()

net = Mininet(topo=topo, controller=RemoteController)

net.start()

CLI(net)

net.stop()

Run using:

sudo python3 custom_topo.py

8. Additional Tools

Wireshark - For packet capture

Open vSwitch tools - ovs-vsctl, ovs-ofctl

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