In recent years, the static shortest path (SP) problem has been well addressed using intelligent optimization techniques, e.g., artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms (GAs), particle swarm optimization, etc. However, with the advancement in wireless communications, more and more mobile wireless networks appear, e.g., mobile networks [mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs)], wireless sensor net...

In recent years, the static shortest path (SP) problem has been well addressed using intelligent optimization techniques, e.g., artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms (GAs), particle swarm optimization, etc. However, with the advancement in wireless communications, more and more mobile wireless networks appear, e.g., mobile networks [mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs)], wireless sensor net...

Recently, long-range wireless networks such as cellular networks, and short-range wireless communication devices such as IrDA, Wireless LAN(IEEE802.11), and Bluetooth become popular. In this paper, we introduce the concept of ad-hoc communication which is the short-range wireless communication between the information devices that happen to meet each other. We clarify the characteristics of ad-h...

Peer to Peer (P2P) applications are already very popular in the wired internet environment. They can prove advantageous in vehicular ad-hoc networks as well. However existing P2P applications are not well suited for wireless ad-hoc networks. Therefore it is crucial to better understand the limitations of P2P applications in wireless ad-hoc environment, investigating the reasons for their non op...

In this paper, we have discussed the current challenges in designing of energy efficient ad hoc mobile networks. Mobile ad-hoc networking involves peer-to-peer communication in a network with a dynamically changing topology. Achieving energy efficient communication in such a network is more challenging than in cellular networks since there is no centralized arbiter such as a base station that c...

Mobile Adhoc Networks (MANET's) are autonomous distributed systems that comprise a number of mobile nodes connected by wireless links, forming arbitrary time varying wireless network topologies. Security in mobile ad-hoc networks are particularly difficult to achieve, notably because of the limited physical protection to each of the nodes, the sporadic nature of connectivity, the absence of a c...

Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) are receiving a significant interest and are becoming very popular in the world of wireless networks and telecommunication. MANETs consist of mobile nodes which can communicate with each other without any infrastructure or centralized administration. In MANETs, the movement of nodes is unpredictable and complex; thus making the routing of the packets challenging....

With the spread of wireless technology, mobile ad hoc networks is getting increased attention in recent years. In mobile ad hoc networks, network topologies dynamically change because of node mobility. Thus, it is important to design an algorithm that has strong stability against frequent topology changes. Attractor selection is one of the biologically inspired approaches that have strong stabi...

Ad hoc wireless networks consist of mobile nodes interconnected by multihop communication paths. Unlike conventional wireless networks, ad hoc networks have no fixed network infrastructure or administrative support. The topology of the network changes dynamically as mobile nodes join or depart the network or radio links between nodes become unusable. This article addresses some of the quality o...

A mobile ad hoc network (MANET) is an incessantly selfconfiguring, infrastructure-less network of mobile devices allied without wires. Ad hoc is Latin word and means “for this purpose”. (WSN) Wireless Sensor networks have all the indispensable features of ad hoc networks but to unusual degrees e.g. much inferior mobility and much extra inflexible energy necessities. In this article we scrutiniz...