Wireless is defined as the communication over electromagnetic or radio waves. Initially, communication is established in the network through the physical wire. But now, it upgraded to wireless communication (i.e., the absence of wired cables). Through this, any kind of data (voice, image, video, or signal) can be transmitted through communication protocols and technologies. 

This page is about to present you with more details on current developments of wireless simulation in OMNeT++ along with their specification and research ideas!!!

Several real-time network issues can be predicted, analyzed, and solved by simulated network models. Specifically in industrial sectors, numerous complex issues are looking forward to best solutions due to its core technologies and more benefits than classic wired technology. Below, we have specified some primary advantages of wireless communication. 

• Scalability
• Fast deployment
• Self-formation
• Smart processing capability

            For examining the efficiency of the wired / wireless networks, different approaches are used and they are simulation, analytical modelling, and physical testbeds. Our experts have long-term practice in all these approaches in different wireless networking domains. To support you in all possible wireless network research domains, we conducted an in-depth study on important research areas to grab innovative research ideas. In this study, we found that the following areas are very important to bring out more interesting research facts.

Different Types of Wireless Networks

• Wireless Sensor Networks 
• Mobile Communication Networks
• Cognitive Radio Networks
• Mesh or Ad hoc Network

Similar to the research service, we also support you in code development using the OMNeT++ simulator. We support you not only in OMNeT++ but also in other network simulation tools. For wireless simulation projects, many researchers have OMNeT++ as their first choice because of its customizable features. Below, we have given you the procedure to simulate the wireless projects for your understanding.

Steps for Wireless Simulation in Omnet++ Projects 

• Step 1 – Construction of model (i.e., protocol execution)
• Step 2 – Create the desired network scenario with traffic for simulation (i.e., network topology creation)
• Step 3 – Collect the different data from multiple sources (i.e., statistics)
• Step 4 – Data investigation and visualization (i.e., simulation results)

Outline of Wireless Simulation in Omnet++

Generally, OMNeT++ is expanded as Objective Modular Network Testbed. This discrete event simulator is developed in C++language. Initially, it is intended for designing and simulating multiprocessors, parallel /distributed systems, and communication networks. But due to its enriched modules and libraries, it has become a general-purpose tool. And, it executes on Eclipse-assisted integrated development environment in Linux, MAC, and Windows OS. Overall, it offers a strong base for four varied networks simulation as on-chip, wired, queuing and wireless. Let’s see about some core elements of the OMNeT++ tool that gains more attraction from researchers and developers for their simulation. The modules are important wireless simulation in OMNET++ that are discussed as follows. 

• Diverse of modules are used in OMNET++ for modelling and simulation
• Modules are communicated for data transmission via Gates or directly
• Static and dynamic manners, links, gates and modules are connected and communicated.
• Modules are described using two components as,
• NED file // Interfaces
• C++ Class // Behaviors

What are the components used for OMNET++ simulation?

• Network description language for NED topology
• Kernel library built by C++ for simulation
• Cmd based Interface for network virtualization
• Sample Simulation Models, Documentation, etc.
• Network Utilities like creation tool (for makefile) and others
• Eclipse enabled Integrated Development Environment for simulation
• Qtenv based Dynamic Responsive and Graphical Interface for simulation

Furthermore, here we have given you few primary characteristics of OMNeT++. These are not only characteristics but also the key elements to improve your project performance. Our developers are adept in handling the below-specified characteristics to provide the best result in the final stage of project simulation. Also, we are constantly upgrading our knowledge in other emerging technologies of OMNeT++ to give develop your research work in up-to-date developments.

OMNeT++ Key Features

• System / Hardware Architecture
• Queue Networks and Protocols Designing
• Various Traffic Generation for Telecom systems
• Other Characteristics that OMNeT++ support:
  • Integration of Database and SystemC
  • Emulation of Network with Embedded System
  • Simulation of Real-World Wireless System
• Efficiency Assessment for Complex Software Applications

Next, we can see the main motive of the OMNeT++ simulator. This will make you clear the reason behind the development of the OMNeT++ simulator. Though it was used in limited areas in the beginning, now it is commonly used everywhere for dealing with different wireless communication operations. Let’s see some of their intentions:

Objectives of OMNET++

• Support several networking fields such as p2p network, queuing network, storage area network, optical switch, etc.
• In comparison with classic models, this simulator maximizes the visualization and minimizes the duration of bug fixing
• Customized modular to integrate embedded system for forming wide-ranging applications. For instance: network planning software. In specific, embedded system may include restart function, memory management etc. 
• Increase the reusability of network entities in simulating huge voluminous nodes in hierarchical arrangement

As mentioned earlier, OMNeT++ is limitlessly used for many purposes in wireless networking. In the current research, it is widely used for addressing the following technical issues of wireless networking. These issues are suggested by our experts based on the up-to-date experience. Further, we also framed more smart solutions for below and other problems to support you in every aspect of wireless simulation in OMNeT++.

What are the issues addressed using OMNET++?

• Network Scalability
• Parallel Simulation
• Programming and Hierarchical Model
• Huge-scale Model Management
• Error Tracing and Bug Fixing

In addition, our experts have also given you the major wireless networking operations which can be easily simulated in the OMNeT++ simulator. All these operations are considered as the fundamental functions of wireless networks which each scholar should know before getting into the project development. More than the basics, we also surely help you in evolving new technologies of wireless simulation in OMNeT++.

What are the operations can be performed using OMNET++?

• Time Management
• Scalable Network Architecture
• Effective Resource Modelling
• Self-formation and Self-directing
• Efficient Network Processes
• Reliability and Fault Tolerance
• Secure End-to-End Network and Protocol Design
• Localization Process ad Data Aggregation
• Application-specific Modelling and Development

So far, we have discussed the wireless networks, OMNeT++ simulator, and Wireless Simulation in Omnet++. Now, we can see about the creative research areas that are currently budding in the wireless networking research community. In the following areas, our research team has spotted countless thought-provoking research ideas with an assurance of future scope. 

Research Ideas on Wireless Simulation using  OMNET++ 

• Queuing and Resource Control
• Multimedia Live Broadcasting
• Internet Protocols Addressing
• Cloud Computing and SANs
• Switched Local Area Networking
• Optical Communication Networks
• Mobile ad-hoc networks (MANET)
• Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Communication
• Wireless Mesh and Sensor Networks
• Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (V2V, V2I, V2X)

For your information, here we have given you three significant research topics that we are currently working on wireless simulation in OMNeT++ tool.

Research Topics on Wireless Simulation using OMNET++

• Innovative Segment based Security Message Distribution in Cluster-oriented VSN
  • In VSN, the chance of collision occurrence is increasing more in the time of concurrent message distribution
  • As a result, it ends-up in damaged packages and to overcome it, OMNeT++ use some validation techniques over data
• UAV assistance using Swarm Intelligence
  • The main objective of this topic is to protect and recover the UAV swarm networks in the time of damage based on swarm intelligence.
  • In other words, need to develop damage-proof technique using swarm intelligence approaches
• Sinkhole Identification for Secure Communication
  • The mainintention of this topic is to improve the security system in multi-cluster based WSN applications
  • For achieving maximum security, it uses watermarking and homographic encryption techniques

Next from a development viewpoint, we can see the several models, frameworks, and simulators which are specifically launched for supporting OMNeT++ based wireless simulation. For your reference, here we have highlighted only a few of them which are vital for developing wireless networking developments. 

Based on the needs of your project, we will add external frameworks and models to elevate the performance of the project. So, are technically strong in development to provide you precise guidance for your wireless simulation in OMNeT++. 

OMNeT++ Models for Wireless Simulation

• INET Framework – UDP, Ipv6, TCP, IP, etc.
• EBitSim – Support nearly 1000+ nodes for bit torrents simulation
• MiXim simulator – Enable to simulate WSN systems on using or not-using INET
• HTTP Tools – Through the host in INET, flexible to virtualize web server / web browser
• INET assisted VoIPTool – Allow to simulate the VoIP with INET support

OMNeT++ Supported Frameworks / Network Simulators

• MIXIM and Mobility Framework – Specifically designed for wireless and mobile communication
• Castalia Simulator – Intentionally launched for WSN applications and services
• INET Framework – Purposely created for both wireless (TCP/IP) and wired simulation

OMNeT++ Supported Simulators

• NestCT – Simulation of Tiny OS
• SimSANs – Simulation of Storage Area Networks
• PAWiS – Simulation of Power-Aware WSN
• CDNSim – Simulation of Content Delivery Networks
• OverSim- INET-assisted simulation of P2P and Overlay Networks
• Consensus Positif and MAC Simulator – Simulation of Sensor Networks
• X-Simulator – Evaluation of Synchronization Protocols / Standards

For instance: In OMNeT++, INET Framework is treated as the standard library of different protocol models and internet stacks. Further, we have also listed few more frameworks that work based on the INET framework.

• LTE Network (SimuLTE)
• Wireless Networks (MiXiM)
• P2P / Overlay networks (OverSim)
• Vehicular Communication Networks (CoRE and Veins)
• And many more

For illustration purposes, now we can see about the MiXiM from the above list. It is an extension of existing frameworks but specially designed for mobile networks and wireless networks. Therefore, it provides end-to-end information on channel modes, mobility models, wireless connection, communication standards, channel fading, etc at the MAC layer. Moreover, it is furnished with an intelligible GUI for handling several complex scenarios, debugging, and more in wireless and mobile networks. Below, we have given you the basic purpose of the OMNeT++ simulator from the perspective of development.

Need of OMNeT++

• Primarily established for Linux OS but also support Windows OS on utilizing MinGW and Cygwin
• Older version of OMNeT++ use visual studio to create make utility for Windows OS.
• Ability to add external frameworks or plugins in Linux. For instance: Castalia

Additionally, we have also given you the software requirements of the OMNeT++ for installation purposes. For our handhold scholars, we directly make an installation on your laptops and if you are far away, then we provide you software installation guidelines with appropriate software download links. For your reference, below we have the installation procedure of the OMNeT++ simulator in Windows.

Installation of OMNET++

• OMNeT Software Requirements for Windows OS
  • OMNeT Version – 4.3
  • Windows 8.1 and 7.8
  • Java Run-time (Optional)
• Linux Platform is Preferable (since few add-on tools are possible only in Linux)
• Installation Steps
  • Download the required omnet setup and Unzip or Unrar or Untar omnet-xxxx/ into C:/ or D:/
  • Then, double click the mingwcmd.bat file
  • Next, the terminal will be displayed which is similar to Linux terminal
  • Enter the below commands
    • ./configure – Used to create dependencies and set the path
    • .make – Used to install all required system’s resources modules and packages
  • After complete installation, type “omnetpp” command in terminal toopen OMNeT++ IDE like eclipse editor

OMNeT++ Simulation Outputs

• In OMNeT++, it creates two files for output i.e., scalar and vector files
  • omnetpp.sca and omnetpp.sca
  • These files are intended to report the simulation results dynamically
• Output Scalar (comprises summary statics)
  • Include parameters – End-to-end latency (received), Number of packets sent or dropped, maximum throughput, etc.
• Output Vector (comprises more output vectors)
  • Set the output vectors based on omnetpp.ini
    • Allow you to start / stop the recording of output vectors information and also enable you to halt the recording for specific time
  • Value and Set of pairs timestamp
    • Include parameters – channel throughput, queue length, packet drops and end-to-end latency (received), etc.
  • Sense the network behavior in certain time period

Overall, we firmly hold your hands both in the research and development of wireless networking projects. Further, if you need more information about our services then make a tie-up with us for implementing wireless simulation in Omnet++.