The WiMAX Forum releases an open software testing simulator
-- Test & Measurement World, 9/5/2008 9:28:00 AM
The WiMAX Forum has released its open-source system-level simulator to characterize applications over WiMAX networks. This NS-2-based testing application simulator was established on the WiMAX Forum’s system profiles and facilitates sharing of results and publication of technical papers.
The tool enables vendors and service providers to test an application's performance over WiMAX networks, such as VoIP (voice over Internet protocol). The simulator will help vendors evaluate scheduler algorithms and technical solutions, in addition to helping service providers perform network planning, capacity evaluation, and product evaluation. Testing in this simulated environment allows the tester to optimize the performance experience while decreasing the cost associated with testing on a live network.
“This tool is another added benefit available to WiMAX Forum member companies,” said chairman of the WiMAX Forum's Application Working Group, Tom Tofigh. “The WiMAX Forum Application Working Group worked with industrial partners, academia, and research institutes to develop this open-source system-level simulator that will help stimulate the development of killer applications for the WiMAX industry. WiMAX is a flexible technology that enables broadband connectivity for a wide range of users, from fixed WiMAX enterprise services to wireless services for consumers in remote, rural, or densely populated areas. WiMAX technology will open the doors for a new generation of applications that have not been realized on today's existing telecommunications infrastructure.”
The NS-2 Simulator can port a user specific scheduler, evaluate end-to-end performance, and conduct network and capacity planning to identify the best deployment strategy and practices.
The WiMAX Forum is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products based on the IEEE 802.16/ETSI HiperMAN standard.
WiMAX Forum, www.wimaxforum.org.
