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NETWORK

SIMULATION
WHAT IS NETWORK SIMULATION?

 Network simulation is the process of using software tools to


model and analyze the behavior of a computer network.
TYPES OF NETWORK SIMULATION

 1. Packet-level simulation: Models the behavior of individual


packets as they travel through the network.
 2. Flow-level simulation: Models the behavior of aggregate traffic
flows.
 3. Network protocol simulation: Models the behavior of specific
network protocols, such as TCP/IP or DNS.
NETWORK SIMULATION TOOLS

Popular network simulation tools include:


 1. NS-3 (Network Simulator 3)
 2. Omnet++
 3. Opnet
 4. Riverbed Modeler
 5. GNS3 (Graphical Network Simulator 3)
NETWORK SIMULATION TOOLS

 NS-3: A discrete-event network simulator used widely in academia and industry. It


models packet-level behavior and allows for testing network protocols at various
layers of the OSI model. It's very flexible but requires deep technical knowledge.
 OMNeT++: Another popular simulation tool, often used for modeling wireless
networks, IoT, and vehicular networks. It is highly customizable and supports both
academic research and industrial testing.
 GNS3: Often used for simulating network environments similar to real-life
configurations with virtual machines or even real networking hardware in the loop.
Popular with network professionals working on certification and practical network
design.
 Cisco Packet Tracer: A simplified simulation tool aimed primarily at students and
network beginners. It allows users to create simple networks and experiment with
basic configurations in a drag-and-drop interface.
 Mininet: Focuses on emulating Software-Defined Networks (SDN) in real-time. It’s
used widely for SDN research and testing network applications on virtual
topologies.
IMPORTANCE OF NETWORK
SIMULATION
 The main importance of a simulator is to provide practical
feedback to the users while designing real-world systems. Below
are other importance:
 They allow the designers of the system to study trouble at
numerous abstraction levels.
 Network simulators try to model the real world networks. The
principal idea is that if a system can be modeled, then features of
the model can be changed and the corresponding results can be
analyzed.
APPLICATION OF A NETWORK
SIMULATION
 Network simulation can be extremely useful when applied to
scenarios such as protocol analysis, complex network deployment,
evaluation of new services, prototypes or architectures, and so on.
 Protocol Testing: Allows testing of new or modified network
protocols in a simulated environment before real-world
deployment.
 Network Design: Enables the testing of different network
configurations to find the optimal design in terms of performance,
cost, and scalability.
 Performance Analysis: Provides insights into network
performance under different scenarios, such as varying traffic
loads, failures, or attacks.
APPLICATION OF A NETWORK
SIMULATION
 Educational Purposes: The use of network simulation tools has become
ubiquitous in nearly all areas of computer network design and research.
However, simulations have been less prevalent in undergraduate and
graduate level networking fundamentals classes. We believe that high-
quality network simulation tools can be used to enhance the overall
learning experience by students in these classes. We discuss the use of
network simulations on our graduate-level ECE6110, “CAD for Computer
Networks” class. The class has a two-pronged focus, first in simply
learning the capabilities and use of one or more network simulation tools,
and secondly to use those tools to demonstrate network behavior of a
number of different network topologies and under a variety of conditions,
both wired networks and wireless networks. We present a brief overview
of the capabilities of the “ns-3” network simulator, followed by a detailed
discussion of the simulation assignments and the learning objectives that
are met by students running the simulations and analyzing the results.
APPLICATION OF A NETWORK
SIMULATION
 Real-World Impact: Network simulation has played a crucial
role in the development of new network technologies, such as
5G, IoT, and SDN (Software-Defined Networking).
 .It allows for the safe testing of network vulnerabilities and
security protocols without risking live systems.

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