Wireless MESH network routing protocol based on link state information

Abstract

Based on the analysis of the classic routing protocol AODV, a link-state-information-based routing protocol MNLSI for wireless MESH networks is proposed to meet the requirements of flight test. The protocol calculates the path with the minimum cumulative weight from the source to the destination by link stability factor and node state information, and introduces packet definition, route discovery and route maintenance. Finally, the protocol is simulated and analyzed by Network Simulator 2. Simulation results show that MNLSI outperforms AODV in terms of packet forwarding rate and end-to-end delay.