International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 52 - Number 21 |
Year of Publication: 2012 |
Authors: Ritika Sharma, Minakshi Halder, Kamlesh Gupta |
10.5120/8336-1932 |
Ritika Sharma, Minakshi Halder, Kamlesh Gupta . Mobile Ad Hoc Networks-A Holistic Overview. International Journal of Computer Applications. 52, 21 ( August 2012), 31-36. DOI=10.5120/8336-1932
Mobile ad hoc networks (MANET) comprise mobile devices to form an ad hoc network for some ad hoc purpose. So, this special feature of a MANET allows it to be the most demanding technology amongst the users, and the most concerned topic of research in the field of wireless networks. Following the latest trends of research in the field of wireless communication, this paper attempts to focus on some growing issues in MANETs. Security, one of the most important aspects of communication, which faces severe challenges due to various constraints imposed by MANET, is discussed in this paper including vulnerabilities, attacks, various security goals and the applications of MANET. Along with the security, it also describes the routing protocols and the related work that has already been done in this field.