Routing for Wireless Multi-Hop Networks

verfasst von: Sherin Abdel Hamid, Hossam S. Hassanein, Glen Takahara

Verlag: Springer New York

Buchreihe : SpringerBriefs in Computer Science

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The focus of this brief is to identify what unifies and what distinguishes the routing functions in four wireless multi-hop network paradigms. The brief introduces a generic routing model that can be used as a foundation of wireless multi-hop routing protocol analysis and design. It demonstrates that such model can be adopted by any wireless multi-hop routing protocol. Also presented is a glimpse of the ideal wireless multi-hop routing protocol along with several open issues.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Frontmatter

Chapter 1. Introduction to Wireless Multi-Hop Networks

Abstract

Although wireless communication has brought many benefits since its introduction, it has some drawbacks compared to its wired counterpart. Wireless communication suffers from interference, low bandwidth availability, low data rates compared to wire line, and signal fading. Such drawbacks led to limitations in the transmission range of wireless devices. For a node to send a packet to a destination out of its transmission range, the node should depend on some intermediate node(s) for relaying the packet. Such a paradigm is known as multi-hop communication and the wireless networks adopting this communication paradigm are known as wireless multi-hop networks. Four network paradigms can be classified as wireless multi-hop networks. These paradigms are: Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANETs), Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs), Wireless Mesh Networks (WMNs), and Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANETs). In this chapter, we will present an overview of wireless multi-hop networks along with brief introductions to these four wireless multi-hop network paradigms.

Sherin Abdel Hamid, Hossam S. Hassanein, Glen Takahara

Chapter 2. Routing for Wireless Multi-Hop Networks: Unifying Features

Abstract

Wireless multi-hop networks share some routing features based on the fact that they all follow the multi-hopping paradigm. In this chapter, we follow a component-based approach for breaking down a routing protocol into some core and auxiliary components. We discuss the core components that are fundamental for any wireless multi-hop routing protocol along with some auxiliary components that can be adopted to achieve a specific design goal. Dependency and relationships among the components are elaborated as well. Finally, we propose a generic routing model that can be inherited for the design of any wireless multi-hop routing protocol.

Sherin Abdel Hamid, Hossam S. Hassanein, Glen Takahara

Chapter 3. Routing for Wireless Multi-Hop Networks: Distinguishing Features

Abstract

Although the wireless multi-hop network paradigms have some unifications in terms of their routing function, they have many distinguishing features based on the fact that each paradigm has its own characteristics and application demands. In this chapter, we explore the distinguishing features that shape the routing functionalities of each of these paradigms. We present a discussion of the design considerations of routing protocols for each paradigm, the popular classifications of such routing protocols, and the core routing components of each paradigm along with some routing functionalities of each component and some representative protocols that adopt these functionalities. Finally, we present a summary of the core routing components and main functionalities for each paradigm for the sake of a concise and clear comparison of the various wireless multi-hop network paradigms.

Sherin Abdel Hamid, Hossam S. Hassanein, Glen Takahara

Chapter 4. Conclusions and Open Issues

Abstract

Throughout this brief, we explored the various aspects related to routing in the wireless multi-hop network paradigms: MANETs, WSNs, WMNs, and VANETs. We presented an overview on wireless multi-hop networks along with an introduction to the four wireless multi-hop network paradigms. As well, we presented an introduction to routing, its basic functions, and how it fits in the protocol stack. We also explored the unifying features of the aforementioned networks by discussing the basic routing components that are main parts of any wireless multi-hop routing protocol and proposed a generic routing model that can be inherited in designing a wireless multi-hop routing protocol.

Sherin Abdel Hamid, Hossam S. Hassanein, Glen Takahara

Titel: Routing for Wireless Multi-Hop Networks
verfasst von: Sherin Abdel Hamid
Hossam S. Hassanein
Glen Takahara
Verlag: Springer New York
Electronic ISBN: 978-1-4614-6357-3
Print ISBN: 978-1-4614-6356-6
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6357-3