Next Generation Networks

EL423
LABORATORY MANUAL
Spring 2017

LAB 02
Simulating Computer Network with OPNET Modeler
Aamir Ullah Khan

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF COMPUTER AND EMERGING SCIENCES (NUCES), ISLAMABAD

Prepared by: Engr. Ihtisham Khalid Version: 2.00

Last Edited by: Engr. Aamir Ullah Khan Date: 26 Jan, 2017
Verified by: Engr. Aamer Hafeez Date: 26 Jan, 2017
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LAB: 02 Simulating Computer Network with OPNET
Modeler

1. Learning Objectives:
a. Introduction to OPNET simulator
b. Simulating a computer network using OPNET
c. Analyzing simulation results

2. Equipment Required:
a. Riverbed Modeler Academic Edition 17.5

3. Introduction:
OPNET:

OPNET stands for optimum network performance. It is a network simulation tool. It

is a research oriented package. Generally for students there is an academic version
that is freely available. The basic flow from any problem or sample network to
obtaining results is as follows:

Modeling using OPNET:

 Graphical User Interface
 Hierarchical Modeling
 Network
 Node
 Process

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OPNET Editors:

 Network Editor
 Node Editor
 Process Editor
 Packet Editor
 Link Editor

Network modeling using OPNET

 Rapid Configuration Wizards

 Step by step fill in basic data
 Create your Own
 Object Palettes to help you
 Subnets
 Wired
 Mobile
 Satellite
Example network model is as follows:

Node Models:

 Generic devices provided

 Vendor devices provided

 Create your own devices (models) using,

 Processor
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 Queue

 Interfaces

Simulation results:
 Select Duration, Seed, other Attributes
 Run the Simulation
 View Graphs produced
 Analyze

Samlple simulation result:

4. Procedure:
a. Create a new project
b. Set the scenario input parameters as follows:

c. Create topology using “Rapid Configuration Wizard”. Parameters setting is as

follows:

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d. Add components like server, end nodes e.t.c to workspace

e. Edit the attributes
f. Add traffic to nodes for network simulation
g. Profile configuration through profile
h. Connect the server and set server statistics for simulation
i. Add network statistics
j. Add global statistics
k. Run the simulation
l. Analyze simulation results

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Questions: Before leaving the lab answer the questions below and
show them to your instructor:
Q1.Analyse the output curves achieved and write your findings briefly.

Q2.How these output curves are related to each other? Write briefly.

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In submitting this lab write-up to the Lab Engineer/Instructor, I hereby declare that:
 I have performed all the practical work myself
 I have noted down actual measurements in this writeup from my own working
 I have written un-plagarised answers to various questions
 I have/have not obtained the desired objectives of the lab.
Reasons of not obtaining objectoves (if applicable): _________________________________
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Student Evaluation by the Lab Engineer:

The Lab Engineer can separate this page from the writeup and keep it for his/her own record.
It must be signed by the student with date on it.
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questions posed, conclusion) ________/30
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 Troubleshooting: Were the student able to troubleshoot his/her work when it was
purposedly changed? ________/10
 TOTAL: ________/50

Feedback on student behaviour:

Encircle your choice. -2 means poorest/worst/extremely inadequate/irrevlevant, 0 gives an
average score, and +2 means best/most relevant/most adequate.

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 Was the student found in any sort of plagiarism? -2 -1 0 1 2

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