EstiNet, evolving from NCTUns and commercialized in 2011, provides a comprehensive network simulation environment with a user-friendly GUI. It covers all layers from physical to application and now supports 5G simulation with full 5GC software and abstract RAN+UE modules. Leveraging high-quality 5G core network software from the free5GC alliance, EstiNet enables cloud-based, software-only 5G network simulations.
EstiNet, originally NCTUns, transitioned from a research tool used from 2002 to 2011 to a commercial network simulation software in 2011. It offers a comprehensive simulation environment covering physical to application layers and features an intuitive GUI for network construction and result visualization. EstiNet11 supports 5G simulations with complete 5GC software and abstract RAN+UE modules, using high-quality 5G core network software from the free5GC alliance. This software-based 5G simulation runs on cloud systems. EstiNet11 also provides visual animations of layer-2 frame transmissions and message-level animations for 5G control messages, aiding in understanding 5G network behaviors.
The EstiNet One-Portal Dashboard offers a unified, web-based control panel for comprehensive network management. It provides visual network monitoring, including link connectivity, device health, and routing paths, with automatic topology detection and device status checking, eliminating the need for additional plugins. The Central WiFi AP Control module integrates with One-Portal to efficiently manage WiFi APs, allowing for status monitoring, SSID assignment, and automatic channel and power adjustments, with manual options available. The NFV Pilot module enables Network Function Virtualization, running VNFs in containers for quick deployment. EstiNet’s hybrid operation supports both legacy and SDN modes for high reliability and backward compatibility.
EstiNetAI is an advanced AIoT management platform that integrates EstiNetSense sensors and actuators to enhance modern agriculture and aquaculture. In smart agriculture, it predicts optimal harvest times, performs quality analysis, and calculates the necessary light supplementation for crops. In smart aquaculture, EstiNetAI optimizes water circulation, monitors aquatic growth, manages sewage filtration, and provides real-time water quality monitoring. Additionally, it helps reduce labor requirements by automating various processes, making it a comprehensive solution for efficient and intelligent farm and fishery management.
Altair HyperWorks streamlines the development of complex, connected products with intuitive workflows. It supports multi-physics modeling, design optimization, and simulation across various domains, featuring robust direct modeling, meshing, and assembly management for quick design iterations and evaluation of product variants.