Ad Hoc and Wireless Sensor Networks - Ec8702: Session by
Ad Hoc and Wireless Sensor Networks - Ec8702: Session by
Ad Hoc and Wireless Sensor Networks - Ec8702: Session by
Session by
Dr/L.RAJA, ASP/ECE
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Agenda of the session
Wireless Networks
Adhoc Networks
Applications
Comparisons
Challenges
Types – Adhoc networks
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Wireless Networks
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Wireless Networks
• Mobile wireless networks can be classified into two
types
Infrastructured networks
-Networks with fixed and wired gateways
-Bridges for these networks are known as base
stations
Infrastructureless mobile network (Ad-
hoc networks)
-No fixed routers.
- All nodes can move and can be connected
dynamically in an arbitrary manner.
- Each node acts as a router. It discovers and
maintains routes to other nodes.
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Term ad hoc is a Latin word that literally means "for this,
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MOBILE AD HOC NETWORKS
• self-organizing, dynamic topology networks formed by group
of wireless mobile hosts.
• Individual host in networks cooperate by forwarding packets for
each other to allow nodes to communicate beyond direct
wireless transmission range.
• Without the help of any infrastructure, it is possible for the host
to communicate among themselves.
Need for Ad hoc Network
• It may not be physically possible for the establishment of the
infrastructure.
• It may not be practically economical to establish the
infrastructure.
• Expediency of the situation does not permit the installation of
the infrastructure.
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Applications
Some of the situations, which motivate the construction of Ad Hoc
networks, are
• A class of students may need to interact during a lecture.
• A group of people entering a conferencing room wants to communicate
with each other.
• A group of emergency rescue workers may need to be quickly deployed
after an earthquake or flood.
ADVANTAGES OF AD HOC NETWORK
• Ease of deployment.
• Speed of deployment.
• Decreased dependence of infrastructure.
• Robustness and flexibility.
• Support for mobility and scalability.
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Cellular and Ad Hoc Wireless Networks (I)
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Adhoc Network Types
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Quiz/Activity/Q&A – (Optional)
Ad hoc wireless networks are ______networks In wireless ad-hoc network ____
Infrastructure less Access point is must
Fixed Infrstructure based Access point is not required
Wire based Nodes are not required
All nodes are access points
Which IS NOT a benefit of a wireless network?
Cheap - No cables
More reliable than a wired network
Cables don't restrict movement
Less chance of getting tangled cable
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