OPNET Modeler

Accelerates network R&D, reduces time-to-market, and improves product quality. Using simulation, network
designers reduce research costs and ensure optimal product quality. OPNET Modelers cutting-edge technology
provides an environment for designing protocols and technologies as well as testing and demonstrating designs in
realistic scenarios prior to production. OPNET Modeler is used by the world's largest network equipment
manufacturers to enhance the design of network devices, technologies such as VoIP, TCP, OSPFv3, MPLS, IPv6,
and much more.

The OPNET Modeler Wireless Suite

Includes the following modules:
Modeler
Wireless Module
TMM Module

Extends the functionality of OPNET Modeler with high-fidelity modeling, simulation, and analysis of wireless
networks. The suite provides the industry's most flexible and scalable wireless network modeling environment,
and includes a broad range of powerful technologies for accelerating simulation run-time. The software offers full
protocol stack modeling capability with the ability to model all aspects of wireless transmissions, including RF
propagation, interference, transmitter/receiver characteristics, node mobility including handover, and the
interconnection with wired transport networks.

Wireless technology developers can take advantage of OPNET's simulation capabilities and rich protocol model
suites to optimize their R&D processes, and more effectively design technologies such as MANET, IEEE 802.11
WLAN, 3G/4G, Ultra Wide Band, IEEE 802.16 WiMAX, Bluetooth, and Satellite. Wireless network planners,
architects, and operations professionals can analyze end-to-end behavior, tune network performance, and evaluate
growth scenarios for revenue-generating network services.

Key Features

* Fastest simulation engine among leading industry solutions
* Hundreds of wired/wireless protocol and vendor device models with source code
(complete list)
* Object-oriented modeling
* Hierarchical modeling environment
* Scalable wireless simulations incorporating terrain, mobility, and multiple path loss models
* Customizable wireless modeling
* Discrete Event, Hybrid, and optional Analytical simulation
* 32-bit and 64-bit fully parallel simulation kernel
* Grid computing support for distributed simulation
* Optional System-in-the-Loop to interface simulations with live systems
* Open interface for integrating external object files, libraries, and other simulators
* Integrated, GUI-based debugging and analysis

The OPNET Modeler Wireless Suite for Defense


Includes the following modules:
Modeler
Wireless Module
TMM Module
3DNV
TIREM
HLA


Builds on the capabilities of the OPNET Modeler Wireless Suite to support the unique R&D requirements of the
defense community. Government agencies and contractors require detailed network modeling, and simulation that
can keep pace with the growing size of tactical networks. The Modeler Wireless Suite for Defense couples high-
fidelity protocol and equipment models with a scalable simulation environment capable of simulating
wired/wireless military networks of realistic scale in real-time.

The suite is used by the world's largest Defense organizations and contractors to accelerate the R&D of network
protocols, devices, and architectures crucial to Network-Centric Operations and Warfare implementations.
Examples include MANET protocol development, JTRS/Bowman radio design, and WIN-T/FCS architecture
studies. Defense network planners and architects can analyze end-to-end behavior, tune network performance, and
develop custom protocols to optimally support the warfighter. Training and exercise personnel can leverage the
suite to incorporate communications effects into wargames

Key Features

* Fastest simulation engine among leading industry solutions
* Hundreds of wired/wireless protocol and vendor device models with source code (complete list)
* Object-oriented modeling
* Hierarchical modeling environment
* Scalable wireless simulations incorporating terrain, mobility, and multiple path loss models including TIREM
* Customizable wireless modeling
* Discrete Event, Hybrid, and optional Analytical simulation
* 32-bit and 64-bit fully parallel simulation kernel
* Grid computing support for distributed simulation
* Animation and 3D visualization
* Optional System-in-the-Loop to interface simulations with live systems
* HLA-based co-simulation
* Open interface for integrating external object files, libraries, and other simulators
* Integrated, GUI-based debugging and analysis


Wireless Module

Wireless functionality allows you to simulate networks that include moving sites (both nodes and subnetworks),
radio communications, or both. Wireless functionality is included in OPNET's Modeler Wireless Suite and
Modeler Wireless Suite for Defense, and is optional functionality for other solutions.

The Wireless functionality expands your simulation capabilities to include wireless LANs, cellular telephone
networks, satellites, and many other situations typical of modern communications.


Terrain Modeling Module (TMM)

Terrain Modeling Module (TMM) enables you to enhance the accuracy of simulations by taking into account
signal loss due to terrain effects. TMM functionality is included in OPNET's Modeler Wireless Suite for Defense
solution, and is optional functionality for other solutions.

TMM can use both physical features (such as mountains and the curvature of the earth) and environmental factors
(such as ground conductivity and surface refractivity) as inputs to calculate signal loss. You can specify the
propagation model and parameters used to perform signal-loss calculations.







TIREM Propagation Model

The Terrain Integrated Rough Earth Model (TIREM) propagation model is available from OPNET as optional
functionality for Windows and Solaris. The TIREM functionality includes the TIREM3 and TIREM4 models,
along with the necessary support files to allow them to be specified in Terrain Modeling Module and used in
simulations. TIREM3 is the standard propagation model for the United States Department of Defense. TIREM4 is
an optimized version of TIREM3 that provides faster computation of path loss values, especially for detailed
terrain profiles.

Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS)

Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) is a Third Generation (3G) wireless protocol that is part
of the International Telecommunications Union's IMT-2000 vision of a global family of 3G mobile
communications systems. UMTS is expected to deliver low-cost, high-capacity mobile communications, offering
data rates up to 2-Mbps. The UMTS model suite allows you to model UMTS networks to evaluate end-to-end
service quality, throughput, drop rate, end-to-end delay, and delay jitter through the radio access network and core
packet network. It can also be used to evaluate the feasibility of offering a mix of service classes given quality of
service requirements. This model is available as part of the specialized model library.


WiMAX (802.16e)

The WiMAX model suite includes a discrete event simulation model that lets you analyze network performance in
wireless metropolitan area networks. The WiMAX model suite includes the features of the IEEE 802.16e standard.
Note that the Wireless Module and a license for the WiMAX specialized model are needed to run simulations. The
WiMAX license is also required for viewing or modifying WiMAX process models.


IPv6

Internet Protocol, Version 6 (IPv6) is a newer version of the Internet Protocol that was designed as a successor to
IP, Version 4 (IPv4). Discrete event simulations require a license for IPv6 for R&D.


MPLS

Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a multi-layer switching technology that uses labels to determine how
packets are forwarded through a network. Modeler includes several complementary technologies that you can use
to model and analyze MPLS networks.


System-in-the-Loop (SITL)

System-in-the-Loop (SITL) provides an interface between a simulated network running in Modeler and a physical
network. Packets traveling between the simulated and real networks are translated between real and simulation
formats. With SITL, physical hardware and a simulation can interact as a unified system.

High-Level Architecture (HLA)

The High-Level Architecture (HLA) functionality in Modeler enables you to include a simulation as one of the
federates in an HLA federation, and thus to both affectand be affected byevents in other federates. HLA
functionality is included in OPNET's Modeler Wireless Suite for Defense, and is optional functionality for certain
other solutions.
Running multiple concurrent simulations increases the accuracy of each individual simulation: for example, when
communication nodes in the Modeler simulation move in the pattern described by another federate, the results of
the simulation (cell loss, response time, and so on) show the effect of that movement. When the results are
published to other federates, their simulations are similarly affected.


3D Network Visualizer (3DNV)

3D Network Visualizer (3DNV) enables you to create and view 3D animations of networks and their
communications. 3D animations are especially useful for visualizing the effects of terrain on mobile network
performance, behavior and operations. You can use 3D Network Visualizer to understand and visualize mobile
networking behaviors such as terrain masking, propagation loss, interference, and ad hoc routing. 3D Network
Visualizer functionality is included in the Modeler Wireless Suite for Defense solution, and is optional for other
solutions.

3D Network Visualizer shows three-dimensional animations based on topology information, node relationships,
performance statistics, and terrain data. You can use the 3D Network Visualizer to visualize network
characteristics such as line-of-sight, transmission quality, throughput, delay, and message status information.

LTE Specialized Module

LTE (Long Term Evolution) is a 4G broadband wireless technology for mobile voice and data networks that
promises increased data rates, improved performance, and more efficient spectrum utilization. Leading telecom
operators worldwide have chosen LTE for their 4G network deployments.
The OPNET LTE Specialized Model is available for OPNET Modeler Wireless Suite and OPNET Modeler
Wireless Suite for Defense. It supports Release 8 of the 3GPP standard.
Network equipment manufacturers, telecom service providers, and defense organizations use the model to design
LTE networks and devices. Studies include:
Evaluating custom scheduling algorithms for LTE base and subscriber stations
Developing and testing QoS mechanisms for various applications
Validating overall network behavior encompassing LTE access network and IP backbone
Visualizing live application performance over a simulated LTE network infrastructure