Managing mobile ad hoc networks

Abstract

Summary form only given. Tomorrow's mobile ad hoc networks emphasize adaptable and flexible networks that automatically adapt to the user's needs. Such adaptability and flexibility requires mobile networking capabilities significantly beyond what is possible with currently fielded technology. The tutorial discusses the management challenges and outlines solutions to problems that address the unique characteristics of mobile ad hoc networks. The tutorial covers the following topics: introduction to ad hoc networking; ad hoc network configuration; routing in ad hoc networks; management issues for ad hoc networks.