AdventNet Network Simulator

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AdventNet Network Simulator

• By
• Michael Jovero
• CS 158B Sec 03

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What is a network simulator?

• A program that virtually simulates a computer
  network for the purpose of studying how it
  behaves under certain circumstances.

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Why do we need a network simulator?

• It lets us test a conceptual network before we
  ever implement it.
• Significantly saves one a lot of money
• We can simulate situations that are otherwise not
  practical with real network
• Its can be an effective training tool for future
  network managers.
• It can also be used to test new NMS apps.

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What is AdventNet Network Simulator Toolkit?

• -it is a suite of fully independent software made
  specifically to simulate and test a network in a
  virtual environment.

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What are these software that are included in the
suite?

• Network Designer/Simulator

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What are these software that are included in the
suite?

• Network Designer/Simulator
• Cisco Routers and Switches
• Hosts/Servers (Linux, Solaris, Windows2000)
• Printers (Lexmark inkjet, HP laser etc)
• Firewall

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Network Designer
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What are these software that are included in the
suite?

• Network Designer/Simulator
• SNMP agent simulator

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SNMP Agent Simulator
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What are these software that are included in the
suite?

• Network Designer/Simulator
• SNMP agent simulator
• IOS simulator (Cisco)

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What are these software that are included in the
suite?

• Network Designer/Simulator
• SNMP agent simulator
• IOS simulator (Cisco)
• Network and Trap Recorders

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What are these software that are included in the
suite?

• Network Designer/Simulator
• SNMP agent simulator
• IOS simulator (Cisco)
• Network and Trap Recorders
• MIB Browser
• Get, getnext, set and getbulk requests
• Graph capability (choice of line or bar graph)

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What are these software that are included in the
suite?

• Network Designer/Simulator
• SNMP agent simulator
• IOS simulator (Cisco)
• Network and Trap Recorders
• MIB Browser
• SNMP V3 Config Tool

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The demo network
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References Adventnet Network Simulation Toolkit
Manual, http//www.adventnet.com/products/simulat
or/help/index.html , Retrieved 3/28/05 Ball,
Peter, Introduction to Discrete Event Simulation,
http//www.dmem.strath.ac.uk/pball/simulation/sim
ulate.htmlIntroduction, Retrieved 3/28/05 The
Network Simulator ns2, http//www.isi.edu/nsnam/
ns/index.html, Retrieved 3/28/05