The Practical OPNET User Guide for Computer Network Simulation

by Adarshpal S. Sethi, Vasil Y. Hnatyshin

Overview

One of the first books to provide a comprehensive description of OPNET IT Guru and Modeler software, The Practical OPNET User Guide for Computer Network Simulation explains how to use this software for simulating and modeling computer networks. The included laboratory projects help readers learn different aspects of the software in a hands-on way.Q

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781040063071
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	08/24/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	527
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

Dr. Adarshpal S. Sethi is a professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Delaware, where he currently teaches a course on the simulation of computer networks that is based entirely on the use of OPNET for network simulation. Dr. Sethi is a member of the editorial boards of the IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, International Journal of Network Management, and Electronic Commerce Research Journal. His research interests include architectures and protocols for network management, fault management, management of wireless networks, and network simulation and modeling.

Dr. Vasil Y. Hnatyshin is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rowan University, where he has successfully integrated OPNET software into courses such as data communications and computer networks and TCP/IP and Internet technologies. His research interests include QoS in the Internet, TCP/IP networks, location-aided routing in mobile ad hoc networks, network security, wireless communication, and network simulation and modeling.

Table of Contents

Getting Started with OPNET. Creating Network Topology. Configuring Network Topology. Configuring and Running a Simulation. Standard Applications. Advanced Traffic Generation Features. Specifying User Profiles and Deploying Applications. Transport Layer: TCP and UDP Protocols. Network Layer: Introduction to the IP Protocol. Advanced IP Protocol Features. Network Layer: Routing. Data Link and Physical Layers. Laboratory Assignments. Index.