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Architectural Considerations for Mobile Mesh Networking
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Document Type Expired Internet-Draft (individual)
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Authors Dr. Stephen G. Batsell , Joseph P. Macker , Dr. Scott M. Corson
Last updated 1995-11-01
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Abstract

This memo describes the problem of routing and resource reservation in mobile mesh networks and presents architectural recommendations necessary for Internet protocols to operate effectively in these environments. A 'mobile mesh' network is an autonomous system of mobile routers connected by wireless links, the union of which form an arbitrary graph. The routers are free to move randomly; thus, the network's wireless topology may change rapidly and unpredictably. The memo first describes the generic operation of mobile networks and highlights their key characteristics: randomly changing network connectivity and congested operation. Next, it focuses on routing and concludes that highly adaptive, multipath routing is necessary for congestion avoidance in mobile networks. It then focuses on the process of route selection and reservation setup and advocates an integrated approach for supporting quality-of-service-based delivery in the presence of congestion. Finally, it puts forth recommendations for an efficient architecture for supporting unicast and multicast delivery of best effort and reservation-based traffic in mobile networks.

Authors

Dr. Stephen G. Batsell
Joseph P. Macker
Dr. Scott M. Corson

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