Plan Network for Optimum Performance

You can simulate a network in Paragon Planner and use the simulation to check the network's performance when you add, modify, or remove (delete) network elements from the network. The network elements that you can add, modify, or remove include nodes, links, tunnels, demands, and so on.

To plan your network for optimum performance:

Open the network from the Network Browser window (File > Open Network Browser).
The topology map of the network appears on the Map window.
Analyze the network topology and the traffic patterns in the topology map; see Topology Window Overview.
Add, delete, or modify the network elements in your network to view the impact on the network performance:
1. Click Network on the main menu.
  The Network Info section is displayed below the topology map. The Network Info section lists all the network elements (nodes, links, interfaces, and so on) in different tabs.
2. Do one or more of the following:
  - To add a network element, click the tab for that network element and click the Add button.
    
    The Add Element-Name window (for example, Add Interface) appears.
  - To modify a network element, click the tab for that network element and click the Modify button.
    
    A page to modify the selected network element appears.
  - To delete a network element, click the tab for that network element and click the Delete button.
    
    You are asked to confirm the delete action.
  For more information on the add, modify, and delete actions, see the Network Menu chapter of the Paragon Planner Desktop Application User Guide.
View the changes on the topology map in link utilization, congestion, and traffic flow (demands) in the network because of the changes you made.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to modify the topology as needed until you get the desired performance.
Save the network files for future analysis; see Saving a File.

Plan Network for Optimum Performance

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