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1.2.1.1 Packet Tracer Explore The Smart Home

This document summarizes a Packet Tracer activity that explores a smart home network. The smart home uses various connected devices like a smart door, smoke detector, and coffee maker. It also uses fog computing through a microcontroller unit (MCU) to monitor smoke levels and control ventilation. Running a classic car in the garage causes smoke levels to rise, triggering the MCU to open doors and windows and start a fan to clear the air. The activity allows interacting with devices through a tablet and reflects on security risks of an unprotected smart home network.

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1.2.1.1 Packet Tracer Explore The Smart Home

This document summarizes a Packet Tracer activity that explores a smart home network. The smart home uses various connected devices like a smart door, smoke detector, and coffee maker. It also uses fog computing through a microcontroller unit (MCU) to monitor smoke levels and control ventilation. Running a classic car in the garage causes smoke levels to rise, triggering the MCU to open doors and windows and start a fan to clear the air. The activity allows interacting with devices through a tablet and reflects on security risks of an unprotected smart home network.

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Packet Tracer – Explore the Smart Home

Topology

Objectives
• Explore the Smart Home
• Analyze the Usage of Fog Computing in the Smart Home

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Background / Scenario
In this activity, you will explore the smart home example. Depending on the application, some data is best
processed close to the source. The smart home example takes advantage of fog computing to monitor and
act upon the levels of smoke detected in the home.

Part 1: Explore the Smart Home


Step 1: Understanding the devices that comprise the smart home
Commonly ISPs deliver data and video over a single coaxial cable. Starting from the attic, a coaxial splitter is
used to separate the video signal from the data signal.
a. Two coaxial cables leave the coaxial splitter in the topology shown. Which devices does the coaxial cable
connect to?
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b. The cable modem is the interface between the ISP’s network and the home’s network. To which devices
does the cable modem connect to?
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The Home Gateway acts as a concentrator and router to all internal home devices. It also provides a
web-based interface that allows users to monitor and control various smart home devices. Notice that the
home devices can connect to the Home Gateway through either a wireless and/or wired connection.
Note: Packet Tracer uses dashed beams to represent wireless connections. However, this can make a
topology difficult to understand if too many devices are connected. Because of this, wireless connections
have been hidden. To show wireless connections, go to Options > Preferences > Hide Tab > uncheck
Hide Wireless/Cellular Connection.
c. List all home devices connected to the Home Gateway.
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Step 2: Interacting with the Smart Home


The devices in the smart home can be monitored and controlled remotely through any computer in the home.
Because all smart devices connect to the Home Gateway which hosts a web-based interface, tablets,
smartphones, laptops or desktop computers can be used to interact with the smart devices.
a. Click the Tablet. (The tablet is located on the bed in the master bedroom).
b. Navigate to Desktop > Web Browser.
c. In the address bar, type in 192.168.25.1 and press Enter. This is the IP address of the Home Gateway.
d. Use admin/admin as username and password to log into the Home Gateway.
What is displayed?
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e. The smart door is currently unlocked (represented by a green light on its door knob) but it can be locked
remotely. Click the smart door in the browser to expand the option.

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f. Click Lock to lock the door.


Was the door locked? How do you know?
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g. Click Unlock to unlock the door.
h. Click the smoke detector in the browser to expand the section. What is the smoke level reading provided
by the smoke detector?
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Can the smoke detector be controlled?
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i. Smart devices can also be controlled directly, representing physical interaction.
Within the Logical work area of Packet Tracer, hold down the ALT key and click the Smart Coffee Maker
to turn it on or off.

Part 2: Fog Computing in the Smart Home


The MCU added to the smart home is used to monitor the smoke levels read by the smoke sensor and decide
if the house should be ventilated. If the carbon monoxide (CO) levels raises above 10.3 units, the MCU is
programmed to automatically open the window, front door, garage door and start the fan in high speed. This
action is only reverted (close doors and windows and stop the fan) when the CO levels drop below 1 unit.

Step 1: Run the Classic Car


The owner keeps a classic car in the garage and needs to be run occasionally. The classic car generates
carbon monoxide which raises the levels within the premises.
a. Click the Tablet located on the bed in the master bedroom.
b. Navigate to Desktop > Web Browser.
c. In the address bar, type in 192.168.25.1. This is the IP address of the Home Gateway.
d. Use admin/admin as username and password to log into the Home Gateway.
e. Click on the Smoke Detector within the smart home; leave this window visible so you can monitor the
smoke levels.
f. Start the car engine by holding the Alt key and clicking the classic car.
What happens to the air inside the house with the car running inside the garage?
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What happens to air inside the house after the MCU opens the doors and window, and start the fan?
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Does the MCU close the doors and window, and stop the fan?
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g. While still monitoring the levels, stop the classic car’s engine by holding the Alt key and clicking the
classic car.
What happens to air quality inside the house after the engine is stopped?
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What happens to the doors, window and fan?
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Reflection
1. What are the potential impacts if a hacker gained access to this system?
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2. In your opinion, what is the most likely way that a hacker could get into the system?
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3. How could the system be made more secure?
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Summary
The IoT Smart Home application shows the power of the IoT as a consumer technology. Home automation
has provided many safety and convenience features to the home. However, it has also brought risks.
Because the home gateway is exposed to the Internet, hackers could take advantage of weak passwords to
take over control of the system. This could actually expose the family to danger rather than keeping it safe.

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