How to Implement LTE in OMNeT++

To implement the LTE (Long-Term Evolution) in OMNeT++ needs an simulation environment which has LTE nodes, defining network models, and configuring LTE-specific communication protocols. Follow the provided step-by-step on how to implement LTE:

Step-by-Step Implementation:

Step 1: Install OMNeT++, INET Framework, and SimuLTE

1. Download OMNeT++:
   • Get the latest version of the OMNeT++..
2. Install OMNeT++:
   • Follow the installation details about which one appropriate for the operating system.
3. Download and Install INET Framework:
   • The INET framework offers models for internet protocols and is often used with OMNeT++.
   • Install the INET framework on your system.
4. Download and Install SimuLTE:
   • SimuLTE is a framework for LTE simulations in OMNeT++.
   • Install the Simu5G from the SimuLTE GitHub repository.

Step 2: Set Up Your Project

1. Create a New OMNeT++ Project:
   • Open the OMNeT++ IDE.
   • Go to File -> New -> OMNeT++ Project.
   • Enter a project name and choose the proper options.
2. Set Up Directory Structure:
   • Make sure that the project contains essential like src for source files and simulations for NED files and configuration.
3. Add INET and SimuLTE to Your Project:
   • Right-click on project in the Project Explorer.
   • Select Properties -> Project References.
   • Check the boxes for INET and SimuLTE.

Step 3: Define LTE Network Models Using NED

1. Create NED Files:
   • Create a new NED file (e.g., LteNetwork.ned) in the src directory.
   • Define the network topology in the NED file. Here’s an example:

package lte;

import inet.node.inet.StandardHost;

import inet.node.inet.Router;

import inet.mobility.single.RandomWaypointMobility;

import inet.physicallayer.common.packetlevel.RadioMedium;

import “simulte/networknodes/epc/Epc.enet”;

import “simulte/networknodes/enb/Enb.enet”;

import “simulte/networknodes/ue/SingleUe.ned”;

network LteNetwork

{

parameters:

int numUes = default(5);

types:

channel radioChannel extends RadioMedium {}

submodules:

epc: Epc {

@display(“p=100,100”);

}

enb: Enb {

@display(“p=300,100”);

}

ue[numUes]: SingleUe {

@display(“p=200+100*i,300”);

mobility.typename = “RandomWaypointMobility”;

}

radioMedium: radioChannel {

@display(“p=400,100”);

}

connections allowunconnected:

for i=0..numUes-1 {

ue[i].pppg++ <–> radioMedium <–> enb.pppg++;

}

enb.ethg++ <–> Ethernet100M <–> epc.ethg++;

}

Step 4: Implement LTE Communication Logic

1. Use Built-In LTE Modules:
   • SimuLTE offers in-built modules for LTE communication like UE, eNB, and EPC. We can use in the simulation directly.
2. Configure LTE Modules in NED File:
   • Ensure the NED file uses the SimuLTE modules as shown in the example above.

Step 5: Configure Simulation Parameters

1. Create omnetpp.ini:
   • In the simulations directory, create an omnetpp.ini file.
   • Define simulation parameters like duration and network parameters. Here is an example configuration:

[General]

network = LteNetwork

sim-time-limit = 100s

# Mobility

**.ue[*].mobility.bounds = “0,0,1000,1000”

**.ue[*].mobility.speed = uniform(1mps, 10mps)

# EPC Configuration

**.epc.nrAndConnect = true

# eNodeB Configuration

**.enb.numUes = ${numUes=5}

**.enb.numBearers = 1

**.enb.dlEarfcn = 100

**.enb.ulEarfcn = 18100

# UE Configuration

**.ue[*].ulEarfcn = 18100

**.ue[*].dlEarfcn = 100

**.ue[*].numBearers = 1

Step 6: Build and Run the Simulation

1. Build the Project:
   • In the OMNeT++ IDE, right-click on project and pick Build Project.
2. Run the Simulation:
   • Go to Run -> Run Configurations.
   • Build a new run configuration for your project and run the simulation.

Step 7: Analyze Results

1. View Simulation Results:
   • Use the OMNeT++’s tools to analyze the results only after the simulation completed.
   • Open the ANF (Analysis Framework) to visualize and interpret the data.

Finally, we accomplished script for you to use the SimuLTE framework, which is an extension of the INET framework and know more about how the LTE works in OMNeT++. If you need any information about LTE or their frameworks, we will guide you.

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