A clustering algorithm applied to the network management on mobile ad hoc network

Author

Yong-xin, Feng ; Lin-liang, Zhao ; Guang-xing, Wang

Author_Institution

Res. Center for Network & Commun., Northeastern Univ., Shenyang, China

Volume

2

fYear

2001

fDate

2001

Firstpage

626

Abstract

With the development of a mobile ad hoc network (MANET), it needs network management to guarantee the network reliability and efficiency. However, the properties of a MANET are unique compared with other communication networks, hence, a new clustering algorithm with token mechanism and minimum ID putting the special existing unidirectional links and relative mobility etc. into consideration is proposed in this paper. It is applied to the network management of the mobile ad hoc network for clustering based on a hierarchical management framework including the manager, cluster heads and agents. We suggest a new method for mobile ad hoc network management. The amelioration to MIB is suggested as well

Keywords

computer network management; mobile computing; mobile radio; packet radio networks; MANET; MIB; agents; cluster heads; clustering algorithm; hierarchical management; minimum ID; mobile ad hoc network; network management; network reliability; relative mobility; token mechanism; unidirectional links; Ad hoc networks; Clustering algorithms; Communication networks; Identity management systems; Mobile ad hoc networks; Mobile communication; Personal digital assistants; Research and development management; Vehicle dynamics; Wireless communication;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Info-tech and Info-net, 2001. Proceedings. ICII 2001 - Beijing. 2001 International Conferences on

Conference_Location

Beijing

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7010-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICII.2001.983650

Filename

983650