Learning how to set up and configure various LTE nodes in ns-3

In this section, we will discuss how to set up an LTE network using ns-3-supporting RAN and EPC nodes, interfaces, and protocols. Mainly, we will discuss how to set up various LTE nodes and configure their RAN and EPC features in ns-3.

ns-3 LTE RAN nodes setup and their configuration

Let’s start with creating LTE eNBs and 100 LTE UEs using ns-3 nodes with the following code snippet:

#include "ns3/lte-module.h"
  NodeContainer eNodeBs;
  NodeContainer UEs;
  eNodeBs.Create (3);
  UEs.Create (100);

Let’s configure LTE eNB and UEs operating UL and DL frequency bands using the following code:

lteHelper->SetEnbDeviceAttribute ("DlEarfcn", UintegerValue (100));
lteHelper->SetEnbDeviceAttribute ("UlEarfcn", UintegerValue (18100));

Let’s see how to configure LTE operating UL and DL bandwidth in terms of RBs using the...