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2.4 Summary
is chapter has focused on ad hoc wireless networks with respect to
MAC protocols. Many schemes and their prominent features were
discussed. Particularly, it has concentrated on the issues of collision
resolution, power conservation, multiple channels, and advantages of
using directional antennas. e individuality and operating principles
of several MAC schemes were discussed. While some of them are
general-purpose protocols (such as MACA, MACAW, etc.), others
focus on specific features such as power control (PAMAS, PCM,
etc.) or the use of dedicated technology like directional antennas
(D-MAC, multihop RTS MAC, etc.). Most of these schemes, how-
ever, are not designed especially for networks with ...