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MC-Networking

Build, configure, and simulate realistic IP Networks, Devices and Protocols in-game.

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Quick answer

Which MC-Networking release should I use?

Updated today
Latest stable file v1.1.2-26.2
Game version 26.2
Loader Fabric

MC-Networking v1.1.2-26.2 targets 26.2 with Fabric. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. All 1 required mods have matching files.

Where it goes

Is MC-Networking required on the client, server, or both?

Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

Client Optional
Dedicated server Optional
Loader for this release Fabric
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.

What else does MC-Networking v1.1.2-26.2 need?

v1.1.2-26.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

All 1 required mods have matching files

Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

Fabric API Needed by MC-Networking v1.1.2-26.2
required
Matching file found Matched file: 0.158.0+26.2

We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.

Before you install it

Add MC-Networking without breaking your instance.

Built for MC-Networking v1.1.2-26.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use v1.1.2-26.2. It targets 26.2 with Fabric; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    Install Fabric API first. We found matching files for this game-version and loader setup.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside v1.1.2-26.2. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does MC-Networking add?

About MC-Networking

MC-Networking is a Minecraft mod created to simulate real IP networks, devices and protocols within the game.
This mod was created with a dual goal: to provide an interactive teaching tool to learn networking and to integrate the
potential of IT networks into the mechanics of the game world.

How does it work

The mod introduces to the base game new blocks that represent the hardware devices, and new items that represent the
network cables used to physically link the devices.

Network devices and cables

By interacting with a networking device, it is possible to configure and diagnose it thanks to a custom CLI, emulated
within the game interface.

CLI terminal

Current Features

The project is still under development. As of now, the following has been implemented:

  • Networking devices:

    • Hub
    • Switch
    • Router
    • Host (The end devices, currently simulated up to ISO/OSI layer 3)
  • Networking engine:

    • Simulated server synchronised packet forwarding, with interfaces’ exit queues and transmission and propagation
      times.
    • Encapsulation and decapsulation of the payloads between layers.
  • Protocols:

    • ARP for MAC addresses resolution.
    • ICMP
  • Main CLI commands:

    • hostname: to set a device's hostname.
    • interface: to manage network interfaces (e.g., eth0, lo).
    • ip: to configure the network interfaces' addresses and the default gateways on the hosts.
    • show: to inspect configurations, ARP caches and routes.
    • ping and traceroute: to diagnose your networks.

Traceroute command

Download

The mod is available for download on Modrinth or from
the GitHub repository.


Cos'è MC-Networking

MC-Networking è una mod per Minecraft creata per simulare reti IP, apparati e protocolli di rete reali all'interno
del gioco.
Questa mod nasce con un duplice obiettivo: fornire uno strumento didattico interattivo per l'apprendimento del
networking e integrare le potenzialità delle reti informatiche direttamente nelle meccaniche del mondo di gioco.

Come funziona

La mod introduce nel gioco base nuovi blocchi, che rappresentano i veri e propri apparati hardware, e nuovi oggetti
(item), che fungono da cavi di rete per collegare fisicamente le macchine tra loro.

Apparati di rete e cavi

Interagendo con un apparato è possibile configurarlo e diagnosticarlo tramite una CLI custom, emulata direttamente
nell'interfaccia di gioco.

Terminale CLI

Funzionalità Attuali

Il progetto è ancora in fase di sviluppo. Al momento sono stati implementati:

  • Apparati di rete:

    • Hub
    • Switch
    • Router
    • Host (Dispositivi finali, attualmente simulati fino al layer ISO/OSI 3)
  • Motore di Rete:

    • Simulazione dell'inoltro dei pacchetti sincronizzata con il server, con code di uscita sulle interfacce e tempi di
      trasmissione e propagazione.
    • Incapsulamento e decapsulamento dei payload tra i vari layer.
  • Protocolli:

    • ARP per la risoluzione degli indirizzi MAC.
    • ICMP
  • Comandi CLI principali:

    • hostname: per impostare il nome del dispositivo.
    • interface: per la gestione delle interfacce di rete (es. eth0, lo).
    • ip: per configurare gli indirizzi delle interfacce e i default gateway sugli host.
    • show: per ispezionare le configurazioni, la cache ARP e le rotte.
    • ping e traceroute: per diagnosticare le reti.

Comando traceroute

Download

È possibile scaricare la mod su Modrinth o
dalla repository GitHub.

Project description from Modrinth.

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MC-Networking versions and loaders

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