Please note that this outline is rough, and subject to change before the workshop/tutorial.. VINT introduction and perspective (Kevin) [45 min] goals, accomplishments, status ns architecture/history/perspective target audience, tutorial outline state of the software and distributions Essentials/getting started (Polly) [30 min] [15 min break] [45 min conclusion] ns major component overview running a simulation lunch [1 hr] Objects and Models (Kevin) [1.5 hr] protocols, agents, queues math, stats, monitors, traces hierarchical addressing loss monitors/modules break [15 min] More objects and models (Polly) [30 min] simulator, scheduler, packets topology, nodes, links, routing multicast routing Extending the simulator (Polly) [45 hr] OTcl/C++ Linkage debugging Specific topics (Polly) [45 min] Scenario and topology generation Wireless LANs, Mobility Support Application Level Support Specific topics (Kevin) [15 min] Emulation Interface Future directions (all) [45 min] Open Discussion (all) Break Schedule 8:30 - 9 breakfast 10:30 - 10:45 small break 12 - 1 lunch 3 - 3:15 small break