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OMNET++ 4.6.1 INSTALLATION STEPS
OMNET++ 4.6.1 INSTALLATION STEPS are mentioned below, have a look at the steps we have listed below. Get a detailed support from us for your projects.
This discussion will focus on OMNeT++, a robust, modular, and adaptable simulation framework that is extensively utilized for the development of network simulators and various discrete event simulation models. Its open-source nature, substantial community backing, and comprehensive feature set contribute to its popularity in academic and research settings. OMNeT++ offers a thorough environment for simulating intricate systems, including communication networks, wireless sensor networks, and vehicular networks. The framework is designed with a component-based architecture, allowing users to construct reusable modules that can be seamlessly integrated into larger simulation projects. With its user-friendly graphical interface, extensive documentation, and compatibility with numerous extensions, OMNeT++ stands out as a favored option for researchers and developers engaged in network simulation and protocol design.
Notify the steps that are required for the installation of OMNeT++ simulator.
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Fresh installation of Ubuntu 18.04 [64-bit]:
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INSTALL DEPENDENCIES OF OMNET++:
- Open the terminal:
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2.System File Update Command:
First of all, we need to updates the list of available packages and their versions stored in the system’s package index. Use below command to update the system package.
Command: “sudo apt-get update”
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3.Essential Tools Installation Commands:
- build-essential: A package that installs essential tools such as gcc, g++, make, and other utilities required for building software on Debian-based systems.
- gcc: A compiler for various programming languages including C, C++, Objective-C, and others, part of the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC).
- g++: The GNU C++ compiler, essential for compiling C++ programs.
- python: The Python programming language interpreter, used for running Python scripts and applications.
- python3: Python 3 interpreter, necessary for running programs written in Python 3.x.
- openjdk-8-jdk: A package providing the default Java Development Kit (JDK) for running Java applications.
Command:“sudo apt-get install build-essential gcc g++ python python3 openjdk-8-jdk”
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If you get prompt to select [Y/n], then you must give the Y option to install all the package required for the above command.
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4.Required Tools Installation Commands:
- bison: A parser generator that is used to convert a grammar description for an LALR(1) context-free grammar into a C program to parse that grammar.
- flex: A tool for generating scanners, programs which recognize lexical patterns in text.
- perl: A highly capable, feature-rich programming language used for a variety of tasks including text processing, system administration, and web development.
- qt5-default: A meta-package that installs the default versions of Qt 5 development libraries and tools.
- libqt5opengl5-dev: Development files for the Qt 5 OpenGL module, necessary for building Qt applications that use OpenGL.
- tcl-dev: Development files for the Tcl scripting language, required for compiling Tcl-based applications.
- tk-dev: Development files for the Tk toolkit, used in conjunction with Tcl for building GUI applications.
- libxml2-dev: Development files for the libxml2 library, providing XML parsing and validation functionality.
- zlib1g-dev: Development files for the zlib compression library, used for data compression.
- doxygen: A documentation generator for generating API documentation from annotated source code.
- graphviz: A graph visualization tool that can be used to visualize relationships among complex data sets.
- libwebkitgtk-1.0: Development files for the WebKitGTK+ library, which provides web content rendering capabilities.
- openscenegraph-plugin-osgearth: A plugin for OpenSceneGraph that provides capabilities for rendering geographic data and terrain.
- libosgearth-dev: Development files for the osgEarth library, used for 3D terrain rendering and geographic visualization.
- openmpi-bin: Executables for the Open MPI (Message Passing Interface) implementation, used for parallel computing.
- libopenmpi-dev: Development files for Open MPI, necessary for compiling MPI-based parallel programs.
- libpcap-dev: Development files for libpcap, a library used for packet capture and network analysis.
- gnome-color-chooser: A utility for customizing the GNOME desktop environment’s color scheme.
- nemiver: A graphical debugger for GNOME, used for debugging C and C++ programs.
Command: “sudo apt-get install bison flex perl qt5-default libqt5opengl5-dev tcl-dev tk-dev libxml2-dev zlib1g-dev doxygen graphviz libwebkitgtk-1.0 openscenegraph-plugin-osgearth libosgearth-dev openmpi-bin libopenmpi-dev libpcap-dev gnome-color-chooser nemiver”
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If you get prompt to select [Y/n], then you must give the Y option to install all the package required for the above command.
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INSTALL OMNET++ SIMULATOR:
- Download Omnet++ 4.6.1 file:
We have to download the Omnet++ 4.6.1 under Any directory by the clicking the Link, it will directly download to Download Location and move the compressed file to the Any Directory that you need to install.
Link:–https://github.com/omnetpp/omnetpp/releases/download/omnetpp-4.6.1/omnetpp-4.6.1-src.tgz
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2.Extraction of the omnetpp-4.6.1-src-linux file:
Next, we have to extract the compressed file, right click the file and click Extract here to extract the omnetpp-4.6.1 as folder in the OMNET++ Installation directory.
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omnetpp-4.6.1 compressed file Extracted Successfully in the OMNET++ Installation directory.
3.Locating the omnetpp-4.6.1 Folder:
Next, we need to install the OMNET++ in our system so locate the Extracted omnetpp-4.6.1 folder in the OMNET++ Installation directory.
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4.Launching the Terminal in the omnetpp-4.6.1 Folder:
In OMNeT++, “. setenv” command is used to set environment variables that can affect the behavior of the OMNeT++ simulation environment, such as specifying paths or configuration options. Next, we need to use the command in the terminal so launch the terminal in the OMNET++ Directory.
Command: “. setenv”
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5.Set path for the omnetpp-4.6.1 Folder:
The command “gedit ~/.bashrc” opens the ~/.bashrc file in the gedit text editor. The ~/.bashrc file is a script that runs whenever a new terminal session is started in Bash, allowing you to customize your shell environment by setting environment variables, aliases, and functions.
Command: “gedit ~/.bashrc”
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After the usage of the command, we need to add following lines in the opened text File at the end of the file lines.
Command: “export PATH=$PATH:/home/ubuntu/omnetpp-4.6.1/bin”
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6.OMNET++ 4.6.1 Configuration Process:
Next, we need to configure the OMNET++ packages that extracted and use command “./configure” command in OMNeT++ is a Mandatory step in preparing the simulation environment for building and running simulations. It checks for necessary dependencies, configures the build environment, and generates the Makefile needed for compilation. Running this command ensures that the system is correctly set up according to the specific requirements of OMNeT++, enabling a smooth installation and operation process.
Command: “./configure WITH_OSGEARTH=no WITH_OSG=no WITH_QTENV=no”
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OMNET++ 4.6.1 Configuration Process Completed successfully.
7.OMNET++ 6.1 Compilation process:
Next, we need to compile the OMNET++ packages that extracted and use command “make” command in OMNeT++ is used to compile the source code after the configuration step has been completed. It reads the Makefile, generated by the ./configure command, and builds the project by compiling all necessary files and linking them together. This command is essential for transforming the source code into an executable program or library, allowing you to run and test your simulations in OMNeT++.
Command: “make”
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OMNET++ 4.6.1 Compilation Process Completed successfully.
NOTE: In case if you got error while Configuration or C ompilation process, then use this command “./configure WITH_OSGEARTH=no WITH_OSG=no WITH_QTENV=no”
8.Launching OMNET++ 4.6.1 Simulator:
Omnet++ 4.6.1 is the latest version of the OMNeT++ discrete event simulation framework, offering advanced tools and features for modeling and simulating complex network systems. This version includes updates and improvements in performance, usability, and compatibility, making it more efficient for conducting detailed simulations of communication networks, embedded systems, and other distributed systems. Omnet++ 4.6.1 maintains its modular architecture, enabling users to create, reuse, and extend components easily, while also supporting a wide range of protocols and extensions for specialized simulations.
Here we will Launch the OMNET++ 4.6.1 IDE by using the below command.
Command: “omnetpp”
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Next, we need to choose the workspace location as your needed location and click Launch to open the OMNET++ IDE.
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Here we installed the OMNET++ 4.6.1 Simulator successfully in the Ubuntu 18.04 System.