How to Use Ns2

Do you want to know, what are processes that are required to run the Ns2 file? If yes! Then, take a look at this article.

Step: 1 Ns2 Installation in Ubuntu

We have to execute the following commands in Ubuntu terminal window to install Ns2 in Ubuntu.

cd /home/research/ns-allinone-2.35

sudo ./install

Installation of Ns2 in Ubuntu

Step: 2 Creation of Ns2 Simulation in Ubuntu

To perform the Ns2 simulation, we have to create the simulation file with the file extension .tcl in the workspace location.

Main File of Ns2 Simulation in Ubuntu

Step: 3 Run Ns2 Simulation in Ubuntu

We have to execute the below mentioned commands in Ubuntu terminal window to run the Ns2 simulation in Ubuntu.

cd /home/research/Desktop/ns2_simulation

sudo ./ns Main.tcl

Run Ns2 Simulation in Ubuntu

Following that, we have highlighted the result which is acquired through running Ns2 simulation in Ubuntu.

Result of Running Ns2 Simulation in Ubuntu

Metrics Calculation Using Ns2

Now let’s get to know about the list of performance metrics calculation through executing the Ns2 simulation.

  • Encryption and decryption time
  • Attack detection rate
  • Throughput
  • Packet delivery ratio
  • End to end delay
  • Energy consumption

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