HOW TO Install NS 2.31 PACKAGES IN UBUNTU
To import NS 2.31 in NS2 if you encounter any uncertainties, we are prepared to assist you. Get best project ideas and how to apply it in your research from our developers. Network Simulator 2 (NS2) is a prominent open-source discrete event network simulation tool. Initially created by the VINT (Virtual Inter-Network Testbed) initiative, NS2 is employed for the simulation of network protocols, routing strategies, and traffic patterns. It accommodates both wired and wireless networks, rendering it suitable for a range of research and educational applications. NS2 enables researchers to explore intricate network scenarios within a controlled setting, thereby aiding in the assessment and comparison of network performance across various conditions.
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Fresh installation of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS:
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2.Download ns-allinone-2.31.tar.bz2 file:
We have to download the ns-allinone-2.31.tar.bz2 under home directory by the clicking the Link, it will directly download to Download Location and move the compressed file to the home Directory.
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3.Extraction of the ns-allinone-2.31.tar.bz2 file:
Next, we have to extract the compressed file by right click and click Extract here to extract the ns-allinone-2.31 as folder in the home directory.
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ns-allinone-2.31 compressed file Extracted Successfully in the home directory.
INSTALL DEPENDENCIES OF NS2:
- Open a terminal, Copy and Paste the commands to install required package:
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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.Install Essential Tools:
- build-essential: A package containing essential tools for compiling software on Ubuntu, including GCC, g++, and make.
- autoconf: A tool for automatically configuring source code packages to adapt to various UNIX-like systems.
- automake: A tool that automatically generates Makefile.in files, simplifying the creation of portable makefiles.
- libxmu-dev: A development package for the X11 Athena Widget library, providing miscellaneous utility functions for X Window System programs.
Command: “sudo apt-get install build-essential autoconf automake libxmu-dev”
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Click the key Y to install the required Essentials tools for giving permission to install the package in the user system.
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Installation of the Essential tools package completed successfully.
INSTALL NETWORK SIMULATOR 2 (NS2):
- Locating the ns-allinone-2.31 Folder:
Next, we need to install the NS 2 in our system so locate the Extracted ns-allinone-2.31 folder in the home directory.
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2.Launching the terminal in the ns-allinone-2.31 Folder:
Then Right Click in the current Directory and select the “Open in Terminal” button and it will launch the terminal.
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Here, we launched the terminal by that button in the folder.
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3.Modification of ns-2.31 Code:
Next, we need to modify the Ns-2.31 to install the network simulation 2 Environment in the User system and it will resolve some dependency errors. First of all, locate to the Ns-2.31 folder.
Command: “cd ns-2.31”
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Next, we need to edit the ls.h file in the Ns-2.31 with gedit command.
Command: “cd linkstate && gedit ls.h”
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Next, the code this-> is added to the line 137 and before the erase (basemap::begin(), baseMap::end()) code.
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4.Installing Ns-2.31 by the terminal:
Next, we need to install the network simulation 2.31 Environment in the User system and it. So, use the command to install the ns-2.31 in the ns-allinone-2.31 folder location.
Command: “./install”
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Ns-2.31 Configuration process:
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The configuration of the Network Simulator 2 (NS-2) environment. This command is typically used to set various parameters, such as the simulation duration, network topology, and node properties. It can also be used to specify the output format and other simulation settings.
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Ns-2.31 Configuration Completed successfully.
Ns-2.31 Building process:
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Next, Building the Network Simulator 2 (NS-2) framework from its source code. When use this command, It will compiles the source code, generates the Makefiles, and builds the NS-2 binary and libraries and make Runnable Environment.
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Ns-2.31 Installed successfully in the Ubuntu 16.04 system.