NS2 INSTALLATION IN WINDOWS 10 & WINDOWS 11 USING WSL

 Hey All, this post explains how to install NS2 easily using Windows OS using Windows Subsystem for Linux.  Before starting the topic, lets talk a little about WSL oe Windows Subsystem for Linux.

Windows Subsystem for Linux

The Windows Subsystem for Linux lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment -- including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications -- directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dual-boot setup.

Step 1:  Turn on developer mode

Search > Developer Settings > Turn on Developer mode

Step 2: Download Ubuntu from Store

Go to Microsoft Store and Download Ubuntu.

Step 3: Download and Install Xming

 

Click here for downloading Xming.

Step 4: Install Ubuntu

Set Username and Password for ubuntu.

If you get an error in installing ubuntu, Ws1RegistrationDistributuin failed with error: 0x8007019e

It mans the windows subsystem for Linux optional component is not enabled. 

So Turn on windows features -> windows subsystem for Linux

It may take few minutes and reboot the system once installation completed.

Step 5: Updating Ubuntu OS and NS2 Installation

After reboot and Ubuntu installation, Type following commands in terminal ;

• sudo apt update
• sudo apt-get install ns2
• sudo apt-get install nam
• sudo apt-get install gedit
• sudo apt install tcl

Step 6: Directory Change

Change your directory of ubuntu

• cd/mnt/OS Drive Name/Users/UserProfile/Desktop
• cd folder_name_in_Desktop

Example: cd/mnt/C/Users/ns2bloggers/Desktop & cd NS2

Step 7: XLaunch Configuration

Open XLaunch application, for server configuration-

• In the first screen, select → Full Screen
• In the second screen, select → Start no client
• Rest of the screens just click on next and finish the config setup
• The window closes and it's done

Make sure server is running.

Step 8 : Final Settings

• Type export DISPLAY=0:0 in Ubuntu
•  gedit filename.tcl (Xming application will be opened where you can type your program, save it, and close)
• ns filename.tcl

The Network Simulator will be opened.

Happy Coding.