How to Implement NAMO in OMNeT++
To implement the Assisted Mobility Management (NAMO) in OMNeT++, we need a network which helps in handling the handover process and mobility of User Equipment (UE) when they travel through various network cells or access point by executing a mobile management scheme. In situations like 5G or beyond 5G (B5G) networks, this is vital for upholding the seamless connectivity.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to implementing NAMO in OMNeT++ with examples:
Step-by-Step Implementation:
Step 1: Set Up the OMNeT++ Environment
Make certain that OMNeT++ and essential models like INET or Simu5G (if dealing with LTE/5G), are installed and configured properly.
Step 2: Define Network Components
Start by creating the essential elements like Base Stations (BS), User Equipment (UE), and a centralized controller that handles mobility. The centralized controller is a key part of NAMO as it helps in making decisions about handovers and mobility management.
Example Network Components Definition
// Base Station (BS)
module BaseStation
{
gates:
inout wireless;
inout control;
}
// User Equipment (UE)
module UserEquipment
{
gates:
inout wireless;
}
// Mobility Controller (NAMO)
module MobilityController
{
gates:
inout control[];
}
Step 3: Create the Network Scenario
State a network that contains multiple base stations, UEs, and a mobility controller. The UEs will move amongst various base stations, and the mobility controller will help in handling the handovers.
Example Network Scenario Definition
network NAMO_Network
{
submodules:
bs1: BaseStation;
bs2: BaseStation;
bs3: BaseStation;
ue1: UserEquipment;
ue2: UserEquipment;
ue3: UserEquipment;
mobilityController: MobilityController;
connections allowunconnected:
// Wireless connections
ue1.wireless <–> IdealWirelessLink <–> bs1.wireless;
ue2.wireless <–> IdealWirelessLink <–> bs2.wireless;
ue3.wireless <–> IdealWirelessLink <–> bs3.wireless;
// Control connections for mobility management
bs1.control <–> mobilityController.control[0];
bs2.control <–> mobilityController.control[1];
bs3.control <–> mobilityController.control[2];
}
Step 4: Implement Mobility Management Logic
The mobility controller will be accountable for handling handovers while UEs move from one base station to another. It also encompasses observing signal strength, making handover decisions, and communicating with the base stations to implement the handover.
Example Mobility Management Logic (Simplified)
class MobilityController : public cSimpleModule
{
protected:
virtual void handleMessage(cMessage *msg) override;
void manageMobility();
void performHandover(int ueId, int targetBS);
};
void MobilityController::handleMessage(cMessage *msg)
{
manageMobility();
send(msg, “out”);
}
void MobilityController::manageMobility()
{
// Example logic: Check UE signal strength and decide on handover
int ueId = 1; // Assuming UE with ID 1
double signalStrengthBS1 = par(“signalStrengthBS1”).doubleValue();
double signalStrengthBS2 = par(“signalStrengthBS2”).doubleValue();
if (signalStrengthBS2 > signalStrengthBS1)
{
performHandover(ueId, 2); // Handover UE1 to BS2
}
}
void MobilityController::performHandover(int ueId, int targetBS)
{
EV << “Performing handover of UE” << ueId << ” to Base Station ” << targetBS << endl;
// Logic to perform handover
// This could involve updating routing, re-associating the UE, etc.
}
Step 5: Configure the Simulation Parameters
In .ini file, we have to setup the simulation parameters like the signal strengths, data rates, and UE movement patterns.
Example Configuration in the .ini File
network = NAMO_Network
sim-time-limit = 100s
# Define signal strengths (these would normally be dynamic based on UE movement)
*.mobilityController.signalStrengthBS1 = 0.5
*.mobilityController.signalStrengthBS2 = 0.9
# Define data rates
*.bs*.wireless.dataRate = 100Mbps
*.ue*.wireless.dataRate = 100Mbps
# Mobility parameters (if using mobility models)
*.ue1.mobility.speed = uniform(10, 20)
*.ue2.mobility.speed = uniform(10, 20)
*.ue3.mobility.speed = uniform(10, 20)
Step 6: Simulate Mobility and Handover
Simulate UE movement through various base station by using mobility models in OMNeT++. The mobility controller will observe the UEs’ positions and signal strengths, making handover decisions as necessary.
Step 7: Run the Simulation
Compile and run the simulation. Monitor how UEs move over the network and how the mobility controller handles the handover process, ensuring seamless connectivity for the UEs.
Step 8: Analyze the Results
Asses the performance of the NAMO scheme by using OMNeT++’s analysis tools. Analyze metrics includes handover latency, packet loss during handover, and overall user experience.
In order to implement the NAMO, we need to simulate the network that requires some protocols and features which are provided by INET framework and Simu 5G that will only executed in the OMNeT++ environment.
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