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Computer and Communication Networks
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Computer and Communication Networks

by Nader F. Mir
November 2006
Intermediate to advanced
656 pages
16h 37m
English
Pearson
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Chapter 19. Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks

Mobile ad-hoc networks (MANETs) have had a profound impact in the world of computer networks. Characterized by anytime/anywhere untethered establishment of a wireless network, the MANET infrastructure enables location-independent services. Ad-hoc networks do not need any fixed infrastructure to operate and support dynamic topology scenarios in which no wired infrastructure exists. This chapter covers the following topics on wireless mobile ad-hoc networks:

Overview of wireless ad-hoc networks

Routing in ad-hoc networks

Ad-hoc routing protocols for ad-hoc networks

Security of ad-hoc networks

A mobile user can act as a routing node, and a packet can be routed from a source to its destination without having ...

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