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OPNET Modeler - An Introduction

Learn about OPNET Modeler, a research-focused network simulation tool, to model and solve real-world network performance problems. Explore graphical user interface, hierarchical modeling, and rapid configuration wizards.

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OPNET Modeler - An Introduction

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  1. OPNET Modeler- An Introduction For COSC 5328-01 (taught by Dr. Osborne) - Zankar Parekh

  2. What is Opnet? • OPNET stands for Optimum Network Performance • Opnet is a network simulation tool • Opnet Modeler, in particular, is a research oriented package.

  3. Solving using Simulation Actual Problem Modeling Simulation Results

  4. Modeling • Graphical User Interface • Hierarchical Modeling • Network • Node • Process

  5. Network Editor Node Editor Process Editor Packet Editor Link Editor etc.... Editors

  6. Network Model • Rapid Configuration Wizards • Step by step fill in basic data • Create your Own • Object Palettes to help you • Subnets • Wired • Mobile • Satellite

  7. Example Network Model

  8. Example Object Palette

  9. Node Model • Generic devices provided • Vendor devices provided • Create your own devices (models) using, • Processor • Queue • Interfaces

  10. Example Node Model

  11. Process Model • A State Transition Diagram • States • Forced • Unforced • Transitions • Conditions

  12. Link Model • Connection between nodes • Create or modify

  13. Packet Model • Entity to create all information • Created, passed and destroyed • Formatted (has fields) and unformatted

  14. Right click  quick menu Edit attributes (not shown below) Choose statistics Tips before Simulation

  15. Simulation • Select Duration, Seed, other Attributes • Run the Simulation • View Graphs produced • Analyze

  16. What Next ? • Opnet Online Tutorial • for more detailed information about any of these topics • Lab Manual with your text book • go through the problems given • Simulate a real world problem

  17. References • http://opnet.com/products/modeler/ • Opnet Modeler Manual • Opnet Online Tutorial • Notes from Dr. Osborne (Summer 2002)

  18. Thank You • Thanks to Dr. Osborne for all the support provided • Thanks to all here for attending this presentation

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