Simulation Results and Trace Files

The folder contains Q & A related to output metrics, packet and event trace files

How to obtain the source / raw data of NetSim plots?
Upon saving a network scenario simulated with Plots enabled, the data used to generate the plot will get saved to the directory specified. This logged...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 12:23 PM
How to calculate the total number of data and control packets that were sent by each node?
Applicable Versions NetSim Standard NetSim Academic NetSim Pro Applicable Releases v10 v11 v12         In order to quickly obtain the total ...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 12:11 PM
Can I get the instantaneous throughput for applications/links?
NetSim plots the moving average of throughput for links and applications. WIth regards to instantaneous throughput, at any point of time either a packet...
Thu, 8 Nov, 2018 at 9:13 AM
How does NetSim decide/calculate packet error?
The way the packet error is decided is Compute Rx power at the receiver based on Tx Power, less losses due to Propagation. Propagation models cover HATA ...
Thu, 3 Jan, 2019 at 6:24 PM
What are the different queues in NetSim? Is there any visibility into these queues?
There are two queues in every node in NetSim 1. Socket buffer -->Between the application layer and the transport layer. This is present for every socket...
Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 at 11:50 AM
Why is there a difference in value between the metrics tables and packet trace calculations for delay and overheads transmitted?
Applicable Versions NetSim Standard NetSim Pro Applicable Releases v11 v12 v13 Consider a simple network scenario with two wired nodes connected ...
Tue, 12 Oct, 2021 at 12:23 PM
How to add an extra custom column in NetSim packet trace?
Applicable Versions NetSim Standard  NetSim Pro   Applicable Releases v11.1 V12 NetSim Packet Trace log file provides abundant information about...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 11:57 AM
What is the difference between link throughput and application throughput in NetSim?
The link throughput takes into account the entire traffic that was sent through the link. It includes data packets and control packets and includes retran...
Thu, 30 Jan, 2020 at 5:33 PM
NetSim experiment files are too large. How do I reduce the size?
The reason for the large size is the following 3 files 1. Packet Trace 2. Event Trace 3. Other Log Files The recommended practice is to use these ...
Tue, 4 Aug, 2020 at 9:52 AM
How to view results without running simulation again?
Applicable Versions NetSim Standard NetSim Pro NetSim Academic Applicable Releases v11.1 v12   Results of Simulations that you have already run...
Fri, 23 Oct, 2020 at 12:37 PM