Wireless LAN - 802.11

Does NetSim Support 802.11 p ?
Yes, from v9.1 onward. As per the latest release of 802.11, the standard 802.11p has been integrated with 802.11.  802.11p is a PHY layer standard ...
Thu, 21 May, 2020 at 12:57 PM
How are packet collisions modeled in NetSim?
Packet Collision is a theoretical concept. In the real world a packet is not a "physical" entity that can collide. Therefore a "collision&quo...
Mon, 6 Jul, 2020 at 4:08 PM
How do I configure 802.11 simulation for RTS / CTS to work ?
The RTS / CTS mechanism is invoked when the packet size crosses the RTS threshold. And in general you would wish to use RTS / CTS only when transmitting dat...
Thu, 21 May, 2020 at 12:46 PM
How do I change the random back off algorithm in WLAN ?
Applicable Versions NetSim Standard NetSim Pro Applicable Releases v10 v11 v12 v13   In NetSim, Random back off time algorithm can ...
Thu, 12 Aug, 2021 at 5:58 PM
How do we change CW(min) and DIFS value for a 802.11 Wi-fi node?
Given below is an example of how CW min of a wifi node can be changed 1. Create a simple scenario with 1 AP and 2 wireless nodes 2. Run simulation fo...
Fri, 20 Apr, 2018 at 8:14 AM
What are the propagation (path loss, fading and shadowing) models supported in NetSim?
Path Loss Models: 1. Friis Free Space 2. Log Distance 3. CONST231 HATA Suburban 4. CONST231 HATA Urban 5. HATA Urban 6. HATA Suburban 7. Indoor Offic...
Thu, 12 Aug, 2021 at 6:08 PM
Explain the working & code for data rate versus MCS in 802.11 in NetSim?
In NetSim, data rate is set in a function fn_NetSim_IEEE802_11_PhyOut() present in IEEE802_11_Phy.c file inside IEEE802_11 project   In fn_NetSim_IEEE80...
Mon, 9 Apr, 2018 at 12:08 PM
802.11 PHY rate between access point and wireless nodes
To monitor the PHY rate between an 802.11 AP and STA do the following Enable packet trace and run the simulation Set a short simulation time because l...
Thu, 16 May, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Explain the working of NAV in 802.11 WLAN in NetSim?
The network allocation vector (NAV) is a virtual carrier-sensing mechanism which limits the need for physical carrier-sensing at the air interface in order ...
Fri, 20 Apr, 2018 at 8:12 AM
802.11 n/ac Minstrel rate adaptation crash in NetSIm v10.2 - Resolution
To solve this problem, please follow the steps below: 1. Download the attached dll (32-bit dll for 32-bit NetSim and 64-bit dll for 64-bit NetSim) 2. Rena...
Mon, 26 Mar, 2018 at 6:58 PM