International Journal of Computer Applications |
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
Volume 92 - Number 6 |
Year of Publication: 2014 |
Authors: Charu Bhatia, Mona Nandwani, Nidhi, Vandana Negi, Kavita Sheoran |
10.5120/16013-4990 |
Charu Bhatia, Mona Nandwani, Nidhi, Vandana Negi, Kavita Sheoran . Implementing and Comparing DSR and DSDV Routing Protocols of Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks using NS2 Simulator. International Journal of Computer Applications. 92, 6 ( April 2014), 18-24. DOI=10.5120/16013-4990
MANETs consists of mobile nodes that dynamically form a network temporarily without any support of central administration. MANET is a self organized and self configurable network. Moreover, each node in MANET moves arbitrarily, making routing a crucial issue. This paper presents the performance evaluation of Dynamic Source Routing (DSR) and Destination-Sequenced Distance Vector (DSDV) routing protocols based on metrics such as throughput, packet delivery fraction, dropped packets, packet loss, normalized routing load and average end-to-end delay by using the NS2 simulator. DSDV is a Proactive routing algorithm where the mobile node periodically broadcasts an advertisement message which is transmitted after expiration of the timer. DSR is a Reactive routing algorithm where a mobile node of MANET connects or advertises the message only when it is needed.