Author Description

<p>Computer Network Simulations Using NS2 provides a solid foundation of computer networking knowledge and skills, covering everything from simple operating system commands to the analysis of complex network performance metrics.</p><p></p><p>The book begins with a discussion of the evolution of data communication techniques and the fundamental issues associated with performance evaluation. After presenting a preliminary overview of simulation and other performance evaluation techniques, the authors: </p><p></p><ul> <p><li>Describe a number of computer network protocols and TCP/IP and OSI models, highlighting the networking devices used</li> <p><li>Explain a socket and its use in network programming, fostering the development of network applications using C and socket API</li> <p><li>Introduce the NS2 network simulator, exhibiting its internal architecture, constituent software packages, and installation in different operating systems</li> <p><li>Delve into simulation using NS2, elaborating on the use of Tcl and OTcl scripts as well as AWK scripting and plotting with Gnuplot</li> <p><li>Show how to simulate wired and wireless network protocols step by step, layer by layer</li> <p><li>Explore the idea of simulating very large networks, identifying the challenges associated with measuring and graphing the various network parameters</li> <p><li>Include nearly 90 example programs, scripts, and outputs, along with several exercises requiring application of the theory and programming</li> </ul><p></p><p>Computer Network Simulations Using NS2 emphasizes the implementation and simulation of real-world computer network protocols, affording readers with valuable opportunities for hands-on practice while instilling a deeper understanding of how computer network protocols work.</p>