5G NR

Detailed Q & A on NetSim's 5G NR Simulation Library

SINR heatmap for a 7 cell and a 19 cell 5G scenario using NetSim
In a 5G network, gNBs are deployed to provide wireless coverage and service to UEs. In canonical models, gNBs are typically located at the center of hexagon...
Fri, 4 Oct, 2024 at 11:31 AM
Simulating Ping Pong Handover in 5G
Applicable Versions NetSim Standard NetSim Pro In 5G networks, maintaining seamless connectivity as user equipment (UE) moves is critical. This co...
Tue, 1 Oct, 2024 at 8:57 AM
How is the cell selection and UE attach procedure modeled in NetSim 5G ?
In NetSim, all gNBs broadcast MIB and SIB1 control packets at 80 ms and 160 ms (and continue broadcasting at every 80/160 ms intervals subsequently).  T...
Mon, 16 Sep, 2024 at 5:31 AM
5G Data Rate and Throughput Calculator
Applicable Versions NetSim Standard NetSim Pro Applicable Releases v13.3 v14.0 v14.1 NetSim calculates the PHY rate per the 3GPP formula, w...
Mon, 16 Sep, 2024 at 5:30 AM
How does the 5G NR PHY link adapt its MCS based on CQI (SINR)?
In NetSim 5G, the sender adapts the MCS based on the received SINR. NetSim assumes that the sender knows the received SINR accurately and instantaneously; t...
Mon, 16 Sep, 2024 at 5:27 AM
How can I log SINR, CQI, MCS into a file in NetSim 5G/LTE?
The radio measurements file logs SINR, SNR, CQI, MCS, interference, pathloss, shadow fading loss, and other parameters at each TTI into a CSV file. NetSim ...
Mon, 16 Sep, 2024 at 5:19 AM
How does the 5G MAC scheduler work in NetSim?
Applicable Versions NetSim Standard NetSim Pro Applicable Releases v13.3 v14.0 v14.1 In NetSim, the MAC scheduler at each base station ...
Tue, 20 Aug, 2024 at 4:53 AM
How to model A5 handovers in NetSim 5G?
In cellular networks, the A5 handover is a method used for maintaining signal quality as mobile devices move across different sectors. It differs from A3 ha...
Sat, 3 Aug, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Obtaining the SINR-BLER curves for MCS indices in NetSim 5G
Applicable versions NetSim Standard Netsim Pro   Applicable Releases v14.1 In this article we will explain  (i) how to obtain the SINR-BLER cur...
Wed, 17 Jul, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Simulating a simple DDoS attack in 5G
Applicable versions NetSim Standard Netsim Pro   Applicable Releases v14.0 v14.1 A DDoS attack in a 5G environment involves overwhe...
Thu, 4 Jul, 2024 at 12:08 PM