Side by side
Mininet-WiFi vs PNETLab
Both stand on network simulation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
Mininet-WiFi brings wireless stations, access points, mobility, and several integrations to Mininet-based emulation. Check its Linux requirements and the kernel-specific 802.11p limitation before planning a setup.
Visit Mininet-WiFi Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
PNETLab offers lab-running and sharing tools with both online and offline modes. Check the offline account and Store-lab limits, and note that device images may need to be supplied separately.
Visit PNETLabThe facts
| Mininet-WiFi | PNETLab | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mininet-wifi.github.io | pnetlab.com |
| On network simulation software | #20 of 31 | #16 of 31 |
Mininet-WiFi: what it does well
- Free.
- Includes several documented mobility models.
- Supports Containernet and SUMO integration.
- Supports 6LoWPAN through fakelb and mac802154_hwsim.
What to know first
- Requires a Linux environment.
- IEEE 802.11p procedure works only with kernel 5.5.
- Fedora installation guidance is experimental.
PNETLab: what it does well
- Free labs cover networking, databases, and systems
- Labs support unlimited nodes
- Includes Docker integration and Wireshark capture
- Offline mode requires no internet or registration
What to know first
- Offline mode is limited to 10 accounts
- Offline mode supports only Store labs marked Open
- Native console requires client packages
- Required IOS images must be supplied
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