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| README.md | ||
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ZEP packet dispatcher
The ZEP dispatcher is a simple daemon that forwards ZEP packets to all connected nodes.
usage: zep_dispatch [-t topology] [-s seed] [-g graphviz_out] <address> <port>
By default the dispatcher will forward every packet it receives to every other connected node (flat topology).
Advanced Topology Mode
It is possible to simulate a more complex topology as well as packet loss by specifying a topology file.
The file format is:
<node_a> <node_b> [weight_ab] [weight_ba]
This line defines a connection between <node_a> and <node_b>. The weight of the edge <node_a> -> <node_b> is <weight_ab>.
An edge weight is a float value between 0 and 1 that represents the probability of a successful packet transmission on that path.
A weight of 0 would mean no connection, whereas a weight of 1 would be a perfect
connection. Intermediate values are possible, e.g. 0.6 would result in a packet
loss probability of 40%.
The weights can be omitted. If both weights are omitted, a perfect connection is assumed. If <weight_ba> is omitted, a symmetric connection is assumed and <weight_ab> is used for both directions.
refer to the file example.topo for an example.
There can only be as many nodes connected to the dispatcher as have been named in the topology file. Any additional nodes that try to connect will be ignored.