A web-based simulator to train students in self-organizing wireless networks

Abstract

This paper presents a software simulator to be used as a part of a didactic strategy based on project-based learning where students better understand technical details associated to self-organizing wireless devices. This simulator is implemented as a multi-agent, web-based system where each device is an autonomous agent that can be controlled by students via configuration. System simulates two types of wireless devices: self-organizing and clients. By using this simulator, students may detect, analyze and discuss the advantages of such devices while they can use it as a tool to implement new strategies for wireless device organization.