Simulation Results and Trace Files

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

What are PHY layer - arrival, start and end times shown in packet trace?
PHY Layer Arrival Time -- Time when a packet arrives from MAC Layer and transmission starts PHY Layer Start Time -- Time when the first byte of the packet ...
Sun, 17 May, 2020 at 7:19 PM
How is the throughput of links calculated in NetSim?
The following formula is used to calculate link throughput in NetSim: Link Throughput (Mbps) = Total Bytes transmitted in the link * 8 / Simulation Time...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 2:58 PM
How to identify whether a packet has reached the destination successfully?
NetSim Packet Trace file can be used to identify whether a packet has reached the destination successfully. For each packet entry in the packet trace, the c...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 2:53 PM
Why do I sometimes get zero throughput when path loss is enabled in wireless networks?
The radio range of Wireless devices is generally in meters. If the scenario which you have created has a grid that spans in Kilometers and if the distance b...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 2:52 PM
Why are throughput plots shown only for a few links and applications?
The Plots option in NetSim provides plots related to link and application throughput at the end of the simulation. The links and applications for which plot...
Thu, 21 May, 2020 at 1:08 PM
How do I control the rate of traffic being generated in NetSim?
The traffic generation rate can be modified by changing application properties, and is given by the formula Factors Affecting Traffic Generation Rate ...
Sun, 5 Jan, 2025 at 6:59 AM
What files are saved when I save my experiment in NetSim?
Applicable Versions NetSim Academic NetSim Standard NetSim Pro In NetSim users can save the network configuration done in GUI even before and after t...
Wed, 17 Nov, 2021 at 4:14 PM
How to plot packet latency vs. time in NetSim?
Packet Delay can be conveniently calculated from the Packet Trace log file, which can be obtained by enabling packet trace before running the simulation. Fo...
Fri, 28 Jan, 2022 at 10:14 AM
Why do I not see plots at the end of my simulation?
Plots will be available only if users enable the Plots option before running the simulation. NetSim provides Plots feature using which users can obtain ...
Tue, 19 Jan, 2021 at 12:18 PM
How to calculate and plot the Packet delivery Ratio with respect to time using Packet Trace?
Before calculating the Packet Delivery Ratio we need the following parameters Time (PHY_LAYER_END_TIME) (µS) Total Packet Transmitted Total Packet Trans...
Wed, 17 Nov, 2021 at 12:09 PM