Configurable routing in mesh networks

Wireless mesh networks are increasingly used as multipurpose networks, i.e., they serve multiple objectives and different applications simultaneously. As a consequence, a one-size-fits-all routing solution is difficult to achieve, particularly when the performance and QoS expectations of these applications differ. This work proposes CMR (Configurable Mesh Routing), a toolkit that supports the discovery of routes based on any combination of a number of supported QoS metrics. This enables network users to use customized routes that meet their unique needs. Our experiments illustrate how CMR can be used to (a) implement novel routing protocols on-the-fly and (b) emulate an existing reactive routing protocol.