TCPListener

Project Description

TCPListener is a simple TCP server that binds to a specified IP address and port. It listens for incoming TCP connections, receives data from clients, and processes it. The project consists of two Python scripts: main.py to start the listener and listenport.py to handle the TCP connection and data processing.

Project Structure

• main.py: The entry point of the application, responsible for initiating the TCP listener.
• listenport.py: Contains the logic for setting up the TCP server, accepting connections, and handling data received from clients.

Features

• Listens on a specified IP address and port.
• Handles multiple client connections.
• Receives and processes incoming data.
• Automatically closes connections after data is received.

Technologies Used

• Python 3
• socket library (for networking)
• select library (for managing multiple connections)

Installation Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   • Clone this repository to your local machine.

2. Running the Script:

   • Start the TCP listener by running:

     python main.py

   • The main.py script will start the listener on 127.0.0.1 (localhost) by default.

3. Customizing IP and Port:

   • You can customize the IP and Port by modifying the main.py script:

     LP.start(IP="your_ip_address", PORT=your_port_number)

   • Replace "your_ip_address" and your_port_number with the desired IP and port.

Example Usage

1. Start the TCP Listener:

   • By default, the listener will start on 127.0.0.1:443.
   • You can connect to it using any TCP client, send data, and observe the server processing the data.

2. Data Reception and Processing:

   • The listener will print out received data and wait for a semicolon (;) to indicate the end of the data stream.
   • Once all data is received, the connection will close.

Potential Enhancements

• Add support for SSL/TLS to secure the connection.
• Implement logging for better debugging and monitoring.
• Allow configuration via command-line arguments instead of hardcoding IP and port.

Support and Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact the project maintainer at [email protected].