Ad Hoc Wireless Networks: Architectures and Protocols

The book "Ad Hoc Wireless Networks: Architectures and Protocols" offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and solutions in the field of Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANETs). It highlights the complexity of selecting appropriate routing protocols, which arise from the dynamic topology and variable conditions in such networks. The author, Idris Al-Skloul Ibrahim, develops a novel hybrid routing protocol known as the Multipath Distance Vector Zone Routing Protocol (MDVZRP). This protocol aims to improve the efficiency of data transmission in MANETs by minimizing the need for regular updates to the routing tables. By assuming that all routes in the routing table are active at all times, the control overhead for route discovery and maintenance is significantly reduced. The book is aimed at professionals and students who wish to engage with the architecture and protocols of ad-hoc networks.