EXata is built on the same ultra efficient parallel kernel as QualNet. EXata and QualNet have similar GUI capabilities.

With respect to QualNet 4.5, EXata 2.0 offers the following new capabilities:

• Connect multiple real applications and devices with a large, realistic virtual network in EXata,
• Conduct training and operations with next generation tactical networks and devices that are being designed,
• Evaluate the impact of terrain, mobility, channel and network protocols on real applications, and
• Analyze and manage EXata virtual networks with popular packet sniffers and SNMP managers.

EXata Model Libraries

All of QualNet’s Model Libraries are available for EXata*. Model Libraries in C/C++ greatly extend the base capabilities of EXata and are customizable. From supporting specialized networks, such as WiFi, sensor networks, cellular, MANET, WiMAX, and satellite, to enabling powerful 3-D visualization, Model Libraries add significant capabilities to EXata and consist of the following:

• Developer Library †,
• Wireless Library †,
• Multimedia and Enterprise Library †,
• Advanced Wireless Library,
• Cellular Library,
• Military Radios Library ‡,
• Network Security Library,
• Propagation Library: ALE/ASAPS ‡,
• Propagation Library: TIREM Interface ** ‡,
• Propagation Library: Urban,
• Satellite Library,
• Sensor Networks Library,
• Standard Interfaces Library, and
• UMTS Library.

* Network Emulation Library is no longer sold as an add-on to any product, as this functionality is a core feature of EXata only.
† Developer, Wireless and Multimedia and Enterprise Libraries are included with EXata.
‡ These libraries are subject to export restriction under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 CFR 120-130. International sales of these modules require authorization from the US Department of State.

** These libraries require code from a third party.