Random Load Balancing in Mini-NDN Using Modified Inherent Topology

Named Data Networking (NDN) is a newly developing networking method that focuses on information, compared to TCP/IP, which focuses on hosts. This study proposed a solution to the growing complexity of computer networks. The fundamental problem will still be able to be found, one of them being difficulty in accessing a node as data traffic is piling up. One of the solutions is load balancing, which is implementing a system that will redirect packets to different service providers to ease up the load and reduce the number of packets that are dropped due to timeouts. This paper analyses the impact of load balancing in an extreme case emulated environment using Mini-NDN and random load balancing strategy. From the results gathered, implementing random load balancing to the consumer nodes decreases-and in some cases eliminates-dropped packets. In addition, implementing load balancing stabilizes packets' RTT (Round Trip Time) but increases the average RTT compared to using best route forwarding in an unloaded environment.