NetSim is an end-to-end, full stack, packet level network simulator and emulator. It provides network engineers with a technology development environment for protocol modeling, network R&D and military communications. The behavior and performance of new protocols and devices can be investigated in an virtual network within NetSim at significantly lower cost and in less time than with hardware prototypes.
Looking to accelerate network R&D and reduce time-to-publish? NetSim Standard is designed for university research, offering nearly all the features of NetSim Pro in a smart package. It provides customizable technology libraries, access to source C code for designing and testing new protocols, and the ability to optimize performance in realistic scenarios. The user-friendly GUI allows easy drag-and-drop functionality, while the results dashboard delivers detailed simulation reports. NetSim Standard supports a wide range of technologies, integrates with external software like MATLAB®, and includes online debugging. Trusted by researchers, it’s continuously verified for reliability through rigorous daily testing.
NetSim Academic is an economical choice for educational institutions seeking an advanced tool for lab experimentation and teaching. NetSim Academic offers an economical solution for educational labs, while NetSim Standard is ideal for network R&D. For professors seeking to enhance their communication-network labs, NetSim Academic provides six key advantages over legacy or open-source alternatives: a user-friendly GUI with comprehensive results dashboard, support for cutting-edge technologies, seamless transition from existing setups, well-designed documentation, simple installation and licensing, and dedicated customer support. These features address common challenges such as difficult interfaces, limited technology coverage, outdated software, poor documentation, complex setups, and unreliable support found in other options, making NetSim Academic a superior choice for educational environments.
NetSim Emulator allows users to test real applications on virtual networks, bridging simulation and reality. It's ideal for designing or expanding networks, enabling performance evaluation in real-time. A key use case involves simulating soldier communication in a MANET using UHF/VHF radios. The emulator covers various network parameters and supports real-time traffic analysis. Users create networks via the GUI, run emulation clients on PCs/VMs, and measure performance metrics. NetSim Emulator offers a cost-effective alternative to hardware emulators, supporting a wide range of technologies. It's applicable in military networks, SCADA systems, satellite link analysis, metro rail networks, and R&D for new protocol design.
NetSim is an end-to-end, full stack, packet level network simulator and emulator. It provides network engineers with a technology development environment for protocol modeling, network R&D and military communications. The behavior and performance of new protocols and devices can be investigated in an virtual network within NetSim at significantly lower cost and in less time than with hardware prototypes. NetSim Pro version is suited for commercial (enterprise / defence) customers while NetSim standard and NetSim Academic is targeted at education customers. The version comparison table shows the features available in the different versions.