The Undergraduate Training on Simulating IP Networks Using Network Simulator NS2

This paper presents the results of experimental undergraduate training on simulating IP (Internet Protocol) based networks, using Network Simulator version 2 (NS2) and its associated tools for simulation animation and analysis. An important objective of the training was to explore whether simulating IP networks should be introduced as a regular course in undergraduate studies curriculum. The main contributions of the paper are: introduction of an innovative methodology for teaching simulation of IP networks to undergraduates, a dynamically created outcome of more than 200 scripts for programming the NS2, and presentation of the experiences in education with the simulator NS2.