Integration of RTMFP in the OMNeT++ Simulation Environment

TL;DR

This paper presents a new RTMFP simulation model for OMNeT++, enabling detailed analysis of real-time peer-to-peer communication protocols and comparing its performance to SCTP.

Contribution

The paper introduces the RTMFP simulation model in INET for OMNeT++, facilitating performance evaluation and comparison with SCTP in real-time communication scenarios.

Findings

RTMFP implementation in INET successfully models real-time peer-to-peer communication.

Performance comparison shows differences in congestion and flow control mechanisms.

RTMFP demonstrates potential advantages over SCTP in specific network conditions.

Abstract

This paper introduces the new Real-Time Media Flow Protocol (RTMFP) simulation model for the INET framework for the OMNeT++ simulation environment. RTMFP is a message orientated protocol with a focus on real time peer-to-peer communication. After Adobe Inc. released the specifications, we were able to implement the protocol in INET and compare its performance to the similar Stream Control Transmission Protocol (SCTP) with a focus on congestion control and flow control mechanisms.