Wireless Communication with Artificial Intelligence

5 Use of Multi-Channels and MAC Layer Issues in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks: A Detailed Review

Rohit Kumar and Gaurav Bathla

Department of CSE, Chandigarh University, Punjab, India

1. Contents
2. 5.1 Introduction
3. 5.1.1 Types of Channels for MANET
4. 5.1.2 Challenges in Single Channel Ad Hoc Networks
5. 5.2 Classifications of Major Multichannel Medium Access Control Protocols
6. 5.2.1 Challenges in Designing and Implementing MC-MAC Protocols
7. 5.3 Analysis of Existing MC MAC Protocols
8. 5.4 Characteristics of Multichannel Protocols and Their Comparison
9. 5.5 Conclusions and Future Scope
10. References

DOI: 10.1201/9781003230526-5

5.1 Introduction

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