Simulación de una red núcleo con MPLS para servicio triple play para un operador de telecomunicaciones en la provincia del Azuay

Abstract

The primary objective of this thesis project is to elaborate a simulation of a MPLS backbone network for the Triple Play service in the province of Azuay, Ecuador. This is done by using simulation tools capable of configuring the network for evaluating its behavior.

First a theoretical review of the MPLS protocol and of each of its characteristics is conducted in addition to theoretically substantiate the service of Triple Play through the analysis of the services it provides which are Internet, voice and television.

Later, through researching existing network simulation softwares out in the market the one with most futures and which better fits to the objectives of the present project is selected. From this software the band width necessary for each one of the services that integrate Triple Play are calculated through an analysis of the visual and audio codecs. Next a central net design is created based on the on a statistical study which projects a possible number of subscribers of Triple Play in the province of Azuay, Ecuador.

Based on mentioned design the net’s topology is implemented into the software simulation of selected networks, OPNET, configurations of the MPLS protocol, the differences of service and queuing mechanisms. Also, the programming software, MATLAB, is used to generate traffic through a friendly and easy to use interface.

Finally, the availability and extent of the network are analyzed, through various software simulation tests. Also, new network designs are suggested for a possible change in the demand of the services in the future.