Follow the set-up steps in the “How do I set-up OPNET?” section.
• Read the Preference and Introduction to the Tutorial Manual. • Read the outside, back cover of the one of the manuals to see what is contained in each of the manuals. • Quickly read through this FAQ at a high-level. (You will notice that this FAQ is just an unordered compilation of some of the questions and answers that I have encountered.) • If you will use built-in models, minimally you should do the M/M/1 Queue and Packet Switch Chapters of the Tutorial Manual. If the behavior that you are planning to simulate is not built-in, you should also do the Basic Process Model Chapter. Ideally, you should do the tutorials in order, up to and including the CSMA/CD Chapter. If you are researching wireless communications, you should do the Mobile Radio Chapter too. • Read through this FAQ again, this time, paying a little closer attention to details. • Begin your modelling journey…
