NS2 is a popular choice for research, and Java or C++ is good choice for industrial application.
I used Cooja, which comes with Contiki OS (http://www.contiki-os.org/start.html). It helps evaluate interoperability among network stacks (e.g., Contiki vs. TinyOS), energy consumption, among other things. It includes simple radio propagation models and cycle accurate processor emulation for major sensor platforms, such as SKY, Z1, etc.
You can use also matlab and Opnet. Opnet is the one the best simulatur that you can simulate WSNs or other networks.
I proposed Net Logo to be one of the best selection that can be used Due to its Programming Ability.
I was tested NS-2 ( I was Previously Supervised 4 MSc. students to work on ' namely .. Ahmed, Enas, Mohammed and Alla ), but another students ( Alyaa used Net logo ) and Fawziyah is now working on Net Logo.
Another MSc student ( SURRA) Still Working on network Scalability Using OpNet.
The OMNET++ is the good simulator for your purpose. You can download it for free.
NS-2 with OTcl language or NS-3 with C language in Linux, or OPNET in Windows.
You can use any of the following
1. OMNET++ (with INET framework)
2. NS-2
3. OPNET (you need to purchase a license)
All are good simulators, but I personally like OMNET++
This article may be helpful
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/234018317_A_Performance_Comparison_of_Open_Source_Network_Simulators_for_Wireless_Networks?ev=prf_pub
Conference Paper A Performance Comparison of Open Source Network Simulators f...
First it depends on your interest, for me, I used ns2 to simulate 802.11 adhoc networks to study the performance of network coding.
It is reliable, and I recommend it if it fits your goal.
Kk
I have used NS-2 during my research project and I was comfortable with that. If your students are working in different protocols I would suggest NS-2
The optimal way to select the best network simulator depends on your project requirements. For example, NS-2 is the best if you need to simulate mobility in WSNs.
The good Simulating Software is that which offer an ability to the user to program and add/or change codes inside to certain limit.
Wireless Networks simulators exhibit different features and models. Each has advantages and disadvantages, and each is appropriate in different situations. In choosing a simulator from the available tools, the choice of a simulator should be driven by the requirements. Developers must consider the pros and cons of different programming languages, the means in which simulation is driven (event vs. time based), component-based or object oriented architecture, the level of complexity of the simulator, features to include and not include, use of parallel execution and ability to interact with real nodes.
I worked with NS-2 in VANET network and enhanced a routing protocol. It provide me what I want but sometimes it was difficult
- Badges
- Science topic