Computer Network Simulation Using NS2 - 9780367574628

CRC Press

Computer Network Simulation Using NS2Author(s): Ajit Kumar Nayak, Satyananda Champati Rai, Rajib Mall\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9780367574628, 978-0367574628\nSynopsis\nComputer Network Simulations Using NS2 provides a solid foundation of computer networking knowledge and skills, covering everything from simple operating system commands to the analysis of complex network performance metrics.\n\nThe book begins with a discussion of the evolution of data communication techniques and the fundamental issues associated with performance evaluation. After presenting a preliminary overview of simulation and other performance evaluation techniques, the authors:\n\nDescribe a number of computer network protocols and TCP/IP and OSI models, highlighting the networking devices used\n\nExplain a socket and its use in network programming, fostering the development of network applications using C and socket API\n\nIntroduce .