Step-by-Step Guide: Installing and Testing ns-3.45 with LTE (LENA) and 5G-LENA (NR)

This tutorial explains how to install ns-3.45 on Ubuntu, verify the installation, and test both LTE (LENA) and 5G-LENA (NR) modules. The guide is suitable for students, researchers, and beginners in network simulation.

1️⃣ Install Required Dependencies

sudo apt update
sudo apt install g++ cmake ninja-build git \
libsqlite3-dev libboost-all-dev \
libgtk-3-dev python3-dev

These packages are required for building ns-3 and enabling LTE/NR modules.

2️⃣ Download ns-3.45 (Official Release)

cd ~/Downloads
wget https://www.nsnam.org/releases/ns-allinone-3.45.tar.bz2
tar -xjf ns-allinone-3.45.tar.bz2
cd ns-3.45

3️⃣ Configure ns-3

./ns3 configure --enable-examples --enable-tests

If configuration succeeds, you should see:

-- Configuring done
-- Generating done
-- Build files have been written to: .../cmake-cache

4️⃣ Build ns-3

./ns3 build

Successful build confirms that core modules, LTE, and NR are compiled correctly.

5️⃣ Test Basic ns-3 Simulation

./ns3 run hello-simulator
./ns3 run first
./ns3 run second

Sample Execution Output

Console Output:

At time +2s client sent 1024 bytes to 10.1.1.2 port 9
At time +2.00369s server received 1024 bytes from 10.1.1.1 port 49153
At time +2.00369s server sent 1024 bytes to 10.1.1.1 port 49153
At time +2.00737s client received 1024 bytes from 10.1.1.2 port 9

Actual Screenshot from Terminal:

This output validates correct packet transmission, IP configuration, event scheduling, and application-layer communication within the ns-3 discrete-event simulator.

6️⃣ Verify LTE (LENA) Module

LTE is included by default in ns-3.45.

./ns3 run lte-simple-epc

If it runs without errors → LTE LENA is working correctly.

7️⃣ Verify 5G-LENA (NR) Module

5G New Radio (NR) module is included as nr.

./ns3 run nr-simple-epc

If the simulation runs successfully → 5G-LENA is properly installed.

To list available NR examples:

./ns3 run --list | grep nr

Conclusion

You have successfully:

  • Installed ns-3.45
  • Configured and built the simulator
  • Verified basic simulations
  • Confirmed LTE (LENA) functionality
  • Confirmed 5G-LENA (NR) functionality

Your ns-3 environment is now ready for advanced research, including scheduler modification, AI-based resource allocation, and vehicular network simulations.

Author: Idris Adedamola Abdulhameed
Field: Intelligent Transportation Systems & 6G AI-RAN Research

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

From DSRC to 5G NR-V2X: The Road Ahead for Connected Vehicles

Modern vehicles are no longer just machines on wheels. Through Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication , they are becoming active participants in intelligent transport systems, enabling safer driving, smoother traffic, and progress toward automation. DSRC: The First Step The earliest V2X technology was Dedicated Short-Range Communications (DSRC) , based on IEEE 802.11p. Operating in the 5.9 GHz band , it allowed onboard units (OBUs) in vehicles to exchange safety and infotainment data with roadside units (RSUs) . While DSRC was effective for short-range messaging, it faced limits in coverage, data rate, and quality of service (QoS) . These challenges motivated researchers to explore new solutions. D2D and the Cellular Shift A key breakthrough came with Device-to-Device (D2D) communication , where vehicles exchange information directly without always relying on infrastructure. This reduces latency, eases network congestion, and helps maintain reliability in crow...
Read more

CTE 311: ENGINEER IN SOCIETY: CURRICULUM (20/21 SESSION)

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: On completion of this module, the student should be able to: 1. Understand the historical development of engineering and technology. 2. Know the cadres and pyramidal structure of the engineering family. 3. Understand roles of engineering personnel in the society. 4. Know the engineering professional associations in Nigeria. 5. Understand importance and process of engineering professional registration in Nigeria. 1.1 Identify, describe, technology and engineering in ancient Egypt, Rome, China, Europe, America 1.2 State developments from military to Civil Engineering . 1.3 State the industrial Revolution in England and its spread to Europe, Asia and Africa. 1.4 State Mo dern technology and eng ineering. 2.1 Identify the various cadres o f the engineering family . 2.2 State the ideal ratio of the different cadres of engineering personnel required for an engineering project team. 2.3 Identify the various engineering discipline. 2.4 Identify the pyramidal structure ...
Read more
How to Fix the LaTeX “Not allowed in LR mode” Error When Highlighting Revisions If you highlight changes in a LaTeX manuscript using commands such as \change{...} , \rev{...} , or \hl{...} , you may eventually run into this error: LaTeX Error: Not allowed in LR mode. This often confuses authors, especially during journal revisions. Fortunately, the cause is simple: you placed a command inside the highlight block that LaTeX does not allow in LR mode. 🔍 Why This Error Happens Highlight macros like \change{} put LaTeX into a restricted text-only mode called LR mode . Inside LR mode, LaTeX only accepts basic text . The following commands cannot appear inside a highlight block: Section commands: \section , \subsection , \subsubsection Figures and tables List environments ( itemize , enumerate ) Math environments ( equation , align ) Captions and labels ( \caption , \label ) Any \begin{...} / \end{...} environment If even one of these appears in...
Read more