The lab classes of the communications module require the students to take their laptops to the class. The required software is the network discrete event simulator OMNET++ 6.1.0, together with INET 4.5. An OMNET++ tutorial is provided, with instructions on how to install OMNET++ and how to run the examples that will be used in the lab classes.
The software will also installed in SCDEEC computers. In case of any installation problems or other issues, the students can ask for help sending e-mail do antonio.m.r.c.grilo@tecnico.ulisboa.pt.The students are encouraged to install OMNET++ before the classes begin.
We remind the students that these classes will be the subject of continuous evaluation. The lab classes are also important as preparation for the project.In each class, the students will follow guide document describing the assignment, which will be published just before the class. The answers to the questions and developed simulation scenarios will be submitted in the Fenix system after the end of the module.
The subjects covered by the lab classes, as well as the relevant sections of the OMNET++ tutorial are the following, each corresponding to a different assignment: