Protótipo de software simulador de rede multi-cliente

This work aims to develop a network simulator focused on the DHCP protocol, using the Python programminglanguage,knownforitssimplicity,clarity,andvastcollectionofavailablelibraries. The choice of Python is justified by its versatility and ease of use, characteristics that make it an excellent tool for both beginners and experienced professionals. The simulator is designed to provide a controlled and secure environment, ideal for testing and validating different network configurations, performing stress tests, and allowing direct interaction of users without prior ex perience, without compromising the integrity of a real physical infrastructure. Additionally, the simulator offers great flexibility, enabling the creation and experimentation of various network scenarios, making it a valuable tool for practical learning and advanced technical analysis of computer networks. The development environment chosen for this project is Visual Studio Code (VS Code), due to its extensibility, linting support and robust integration with Python, factors that facilitate the development, debugging and analysis process of the system, ensuring greater efficiency and control in the implementation of the simulator.