A network simulation mapper software designed for Mac that is both free and open source, enabling users to create network topology maps and explore network behaviour.
The NS-Mapper ad-hoc scenario editor has been improved and extended to provide more realistic strategies. This includes random-based node placement, movement, and traffic to the ad-hoc simulation of the Network Simulator 2 (NS-2).
Unlike many other scenario editors, the NS-Mapper is not limited to only one special category. It connects modelling, random node placement, random ad-hoc routing, and random traffic tools all in one application. Other available tools in this category can only calculate and vary scenarios as a whole at once.
The NS-Mapper editor consists of two layers, a default GUI-based version, and a command-line version. The user can model scenarios manually, and the command-line version creates simulation files from those descriptions automatically.
A NS-Mapper scenario contains manually modelled nodes and node mobility, as well as randomly created nodes and their movement. The user can define the number, position, and mobility of nodes they are particularly interested in, as well as their traffic pattern. Additionally, the editor can randomly create a given number of additional nodes to form a larger ad-hoc network.
NS-Mapper scenarios can then be used to create a number of NS-2 simulation files. All random elements are recalculated by different seed settings, allowing the creation of scenarios with a group of fixed nodes and some random nodes. The fixed nodes behave in a predetermined way, and the random nodes create background traffic and provide connectivity in the ad-hoc network, according to some general strategy.
Overall, the NS-Mapper ad-hoc scenario editor is a powerful and flexible tool for creating realistic ad-hoc networks in NS-2. Its ability to combine different modelling and randomization techniques makes it an excellent choice for researchers and professionals in the field. So, it can be a great option for those who want to improve their simulation experiences.
Unlike many other scenario editors, the NS-Mapper is not limited to only one special category. It connects modelling, random node placement, random ad-hoc routing, and random traffic tools all in one application. Other available tools in this category can only calculate and vary scenarios as a whole at once.
The NS-Mapper editor consists of two layers, a default GUI-based version, and a command-line version. The user can model scenarios manually, and the command-line version creates simulation files from those descriptions automatically.
A NS-Mapper scenario contains manually modelled nodes and node mobility, as well as randomly created nodes and their movement. The user can define the number, position, and mobility of nodes they are particularly interested in, as well as their traffic pattern. Additionally, the editor can randomly create a given number of additional nodes to form a larger ad-hoc network.
NS-Mapper scenarios can then be used to create a number of NS-2 simulation files. All random elements are recalculated by different seed settings, allowing the creation of scenarios with a group of fixed nodes and some random nodes. The fixed nodes behave in a predetermined way, and the random nodes create background traffic and provide connectivity in the ad-hoc network, according to some general strategy.
Overall, the NS-Mapper ad-hoc scenario editor is a powerful and flexible tool for creating realistic ad-hoc networks in NS-2. Its ability to combine different modelling and randomization techniques makes it an excellent choice for researchers and professionals in the field. So, it can be a great option for those who want to improve their simulation experiences.
What's New
Version 0.2.8: N/A