A graphical methodology for simulating communication networks
- 1 April 1988
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Transactions on Communications
- Vol. 36 (4) , 459-464
- https://doi.org/10.1109/26.2770
Abstract
A novel approach for simulating communication networks is discussed and illustrated with two examples of a token-passing network. The method is based on a graphical representation of the network consisting of three components: topology, nodes, and protocols. The topology and nodes are drawn to a network specification. The protocols are drawn by using Petri nets with some extended features. A simulation model can be automatically generated from this representation. Results of the simulation are compared to those of an analytical model, showing excellent agreement. >Keywords
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