OPNET Modeler - An Introduction For COSC (taught by Dr. Osborne) - Zankar Parekh
What is Opnet? OPNET stands for Optimum Network Performance Opnet is a network simulation tool Opnet Modeler, in particular, is a research oriented package.
Solving using Simulation Actual Problem Modeling Simulation Results
Modeling Graphical User Interface Hierarchical Modeling Network Node Process
Editors Network Editor Node Editor Process Editor Packet Editor Link Editor etc....
Network Model 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
Example Object Palette
Node Model Generic devices provided Vendor devices provided Create your own devices (models) using, Processor Queue Interfaces
Example Node Model
Process Model A State Transition Diagram States Forced Unforced Transitions Conditions
Link Model Connection between nodes Create or modify
Packet Model Entity to create all information Created, passed and destroyed Formatted (has fields) and unformatted
Tips before Simulation Right click quick menu Edit attributes (not shown below) Choose statistics
Simulation Select Duration, Seed, other Attributes Run the Simulation View Graphs produced Analyze
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
References Opnet Modeler Manual Opnet Online Tutorial Notes from Dr. Osborne (Summer 2002)
Thank You Thanks to Dr. Osborne for all the support provided Thanks to all here for attending this presentation