xercise: MANET Routing Protocol Comparison
Objective:
Understand the key characteristics and operation of various MANET routing protocols by
comparing their performance in different network conditions.
Instructions:
1. Introduction (15 minutes):
o Explain the concept of a Mobile Ad-Hoc Network (MANET): a self-
configuring network of mobile devices without fixed infrastructure.
o Briefly introduce the routing protocols used in MANETs (e.g., AODV, DSR,
OLSR, etc.) and the conditions under which they are effective.
2. Task: Students will compare the performance of different MANET routing protocols
under various scenarios:
Scenario 1:
o Consider a network with 10 mobile nodes moving randomly in a 1000m x
1000m area.
o Use AODV (Ad-Hoc On-demand Distance Vector) protocol and simulate
the time it takes for packets to be delivered between two nodes.
o Task: Measure the packet delivery ratio, end-to-end delay, and routing
overhead.
Scenario 2:
o Increase the number of nodes to 30 and repeat the simulation with the DSR
(Dynamic Source Routing) protocol.
o Task: Measure the packet delivery ratio, end-to-end delay, and routing
overhead.
Scenario 3:
o Consider a large network with 50 nodes, and simulate the OLSR (Optimized
Link State Routing) protocol.
o Task: Measure the packet delivery ratio, end-to-end delay, and routing
overhead.
3. Questions for Students:
o Which protocol performed best in terms of packet delivery ratio?
o Which protocol had the lowest end-to-end delay? Why do you think that is?
o How does network size (number of nodes) affect the performance of each
protocol?
o What is the effect of node mobility on the routing efficiency of these
protocols?
o Which protocol would be best suited for a highly dynamic environment and
why?
4. Discussion (15 minutes):
o Have students discuss their findings.
o Compare the pros and cons of each routing protocol based on the results.
o Encourage them to think about how real-world applications could benefit from
each protocol, considering network size and mobility.
