Opnet Modeler Network Simulation Software Package - Experiment Objective and Method

Objectives

The aim of this experiment is to familiarize the students with the Opnet Modeler network simulation software package.

Objectives

The objectives of this experiment are:

3.1 Introduce Opnet Modeller.

3.2 Create a new project.

3.3 Build a network in the project.

3.4 Define the traffic characteristics of the designed network.

3.5 Create alternative project scenarios for comparison purposes.

3.6 Simulate the network(s) and generate results in graphical and Web Report formats.

3.7 Adjust the network characteristic according to given specifications.

4. Method

4.1 Starting the experiment

4.1.1 Getting Started Using Linux PCs

Enter your name and password to log into the PC. From the top-left icon (Applications), go to ECE Applications, then Modelling and double click on OPNET (Modeller NOT Animator).4.2 Creating the Network Model

4.2.1 Creating the project area

Do File - New and press ok for a new project. Name the project NetDes. Name the scenario Des_1_XX where XX your initials and press OK. Press next in the Initial topology wizard and in the next dialog select Choose From Maps and press next. Select UK Region (you need to make sure it appears in the right hand window by pressing “>>” button) and press next. In the select technologies dialog select the internet toolbox and press next. Finally press Finish to close the review of the startup wizard and you should now be presented with a workspace containing the map of the UK and the object palette next to it. Arrange the windows neatly so that they don’t overlap and take up the maximum workable screen area to make your work easier and more effective.