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TL;DR

This paper provides an overview of NS, a network simulation tool, detailing its features, functions, and step-by-step instructions for setting up a simple network simulation.

Contribution

It offers a comprehensive overview and detailed guidance on using NS for network simulation, which was not previously systematically documented.

Findings

NS is a versatile network simulation tool.

The paper details the steps to set up a basic simulation.

It highlights the key features and functions of NS.

Abstract

This paper describes NS - Network Simulator, the computer networks simulation tool. We offer an overview NS, and also analyze its characteristics and functions. Finally, we present in detail all steps for preparing a simulation of a simple model in NS.