Implementing new OpenFlow features in ns-3 network simulator

Abstract

We are witnessing a rapid growth in communication, and current networks are becoming larger and more complex. Many works point to the use of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and the OpenFlow protocol as enabling technologies to overcome current limitations. As the use of software-based simulation is a straightforward option for researchers in this area, the main contribution of this work is the validation and enhancement of the OpenFlow module for the well-known ns-3 network simulator.