An XG-PON Module for the NS-3 Network Simulator

Abstract

10-Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Network (XG-PON), one of the latest standards of optical access networks, is regar ded as one of the key technologies for future Internet access net - works. In this paper, we propose and discuss the design and implementation of an XG-PON module for the NS-3 network simulator. The aim is to provide a standards-compliant, con - figurable, and extensible module that can simulate XG-PON with reasonable speed and can support a wide range of re- search topics. These include analysing and improving the performance of XG-PON, studying the interactions between XG-PON and the upper-layer protocols, and investigating its integration with various wireless networks