To study the performance and feasibility of Wireless Smart Utility Networks, Texas Instruments is creating a simulation tool that will emulate the Wi-SUN Standard in large networks. The simulation tool will allow TI personnel to determine the optimal system parameters for a Wi-SUN network.

The objective for Phase 1 was to evaluate the available open-source network simulators, select one as the foundation of the project, and begin the implementation of Wi-SUN features.