Workshop-2: NS2 and NS3

Duration: 3 Hours

Validation of network protocols or algorithms has always been costly, due to deploymentof a complete test bed comprising multiple networked systems, routers and data links. Network simulator in such circumstances saves a lot of time and money. It is therefore very important to understand how network simulators can be used to test new networking protocols or to change the existing protocols in a controlled and reproducible manner. Network Simulator 2 and 3 are the most popular and widely used simulation tools in this regard. NS3, which has been recently released, is attracting most of the researchers, particularly because of its simplicity and user friendly environment. The goal of the NS-3 project is to create an open simulation environment for computer networking research that will be preferred inside the research community. The NS-3 simulation core supports research on both IP and non-IP based networks. However, the large majority of its users focus on wireless/IP simulations which involve models for Wi-Fi, WiMAX, or LTE for layers 1 and 2 and a variety of static or dynamic routing protocols such as OLSR and AODV for IP-based applications.

Key objectives

- To provide basic understanding of NS-2 and NS-3 so that user can easily conduct experimentation related to network performance or protocol operation in a controllable and scalable environment.
- To let user know how to install, program, simulate and develop networking modules with NS-2 and NS-3

Workshop Outline

1. NS2 & NS3 Introduction
2. NS2 Installation
3. NS2 Architecture and Simulations
4. NS3 Installation
5. Simulation Scripts in NS3
6. NS3 Architecture and Modules
7. Applications
 

Targeted Audience

Our target ordinance includes academics and professionals, undergraduate, postgraduate students, and other researchers and engineers. The tutorial will be a great venture especially for students at both the graduate and under-graduate levels to pursue research/development in the area of Networking.
 

Workshop Fees

For Students:
IEEE Student Members: Rs. 500
Non-IEEE Student Members: Rs. 800
For Professionals:
IEEE Members: Rs. 1000
Non-IEEE Members: Rs. 2000

Instructor Biography

Instructors are Masters by Research students currently working under the supervision of Dr Kashif Sharif, NUST-SEECS.