mininet
A network emulator for rapid prototyping of Software Defined Networks (SDN) on a single machine.
What is mininet?
Mininet is a network emulator that creates virtual networks of hosts, links, and switches on a single Linux machine. It is designed for rapid prototyping, testing, and demonstration of Software Defined Networks (SDN) and OpenFlow-based controllers, enabling developers to emulate complex network topologies without physical hardware.
Network researchers, SDN developers, and educators who need to prototype, test, or demonstrate Software Defined Networks and OpenFlow applications in a lightweight, reproducible environment.
Mininet provides a realistic, scalable emulation environment that closely mirrors hardware behavior, allowing seamless transfer of OpenFlow controllers from emulation to production with minimal changes. Its Python API and command-line tools make it highly flexible for custom network designs.
Overview
Emulator for rapid prototyping of Software Defined Networks
Use Cases
Best For
- Prototyping Software Defined Networks (SDN) and OpenFlow controllers
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