Study of AD HOC Network Access Single-Channel MAC Protocol and Hidden/Exposed Terminal

Abstract

The mobile AD HOC networks have the characteristics hidden / exposed terminals and single channel. This paper not only analysis the cause of hidden / exposed terminals and the single-channel, but also described mac layer main access protocol in the current ad hoc network. And in a single channel circumstances, analyzed the agreement of the hidden / exposed terminal situation. Finally, in the article presented the method to solve the hidden terminal and exposed terminal.