Modelación de una red Backhaul LTE utilizando software Open Source para mejorar el desempeño de red, ante el incremento de usuarios móviles.

Abstract

The degree work was developed with the objective of modeling an LTE backhaul network using Open Source software to improve network performance in the face of an increase in mobile users, the study arose from the need to improve the performance of a portion of LTE backhaul network rural order as the flow of data caused by video streaming traffic increases due to the increase in the number of user equipment connected to the network. The method used in the development of the present work was the scientific one, also the systemic method was used, which allowed the rational union of the network elements to establish the simulation model. Through Open Source software for the modeling and simulation of data networks, four network scenarios with functional architecture technical characteristics were created. Through package management via simulation, the lost packet rate of less than 1% was established and the availability of the network was greater than 99.4%, as recommended by the Telecommunications Regulation and Control Agency (ARCOTEL). The network modeling allowed to improve network performance in the face of imminent degradation, without the need for equipment intrusion, physical tests that interrupt operations or operational expenses for load tests. It is recommended that for network modeling and simulation, a computer of greater processing capacity or cluster be available to include a variety of traffic, elements of the control plane, increase the number of evolved base nodes (E-NB) and also allow the performance of more number of simulations in less time.