Title :
A multi-hop MANET demonstrator tested on real-time applications
Author :
Mulas, G. ; La Piana, A. ; Cau, F. ; Iodice, P. ; Tamoni, A. ; Antonini, S.
Author_Institution :
CEFRIEL, Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy
Abstract :
In this paper we illustrate the implementation of an actual MANET demonstrator, based on off-the-shelf PDA devices with IEEE 802.11b wireless connectivity, tested on real-time applications. The most critical aspect affecting performances, in our opinion, is related to create a network where connectivity among nodes is as stable as possible. We implemented an enhanced version of the AODV protocol by embedding routing policies in order to choose routes based on link stability evaluation and show the effectiveness of this approach by means of simulations. Finally we describe the demonstration phases in a mixed indoor/outdoor environment.
Keywords :
ad hoc networks; mobile radio; routing protocols; wireless LAN; AODV protocol; multihop MANET demonstrator; network routing; real-time applications; wireless LAN; Condition monitoring; Energy consumption; Hardware; Mobile ad hoc networks; Performance evaluation; Routing protocols; Stability; Testing; Throughput; Topology;
Conference_Titel :
Wireless And Mobile Computing, Networking And Communications, 2005. (WiMob'2005), IEEE International Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9181-0
DOI :
10.1109/WIMOB.2005.1512949
