Routing protocols for ad hoc networks: a survey
Mei Shi · Journal of China Institute of Communications · 2001
The routing protocols in ad hoc networks are used to monitor network topology, distribute this information for use in route construction, locate session endpoints, construct and select routes, and forward traffic according to the selected roues. This paper makes a survey of the receni works abou routing protocols for ad hoc networks. First, this paper presents a unique set of challenges that differ from traditional wireless systems and wired networks. Then, it describes the principles and compares the similarities and differences of some main routing protocols that are proposed in the literature. At the end of this paper, research directions and open problems in the area are also discussed.