Core Characteristics of Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
A Wireless Ad Hoc Network (MANET) is a distributed network system composed of mobile nodes, where each node functions both as a data terminal and a routing relay. Its core features include:
Dynamic Topology
Network structure adjusts in real time due to node mobility or environmental changes, with routing table updates occurring at millisecond-level speed.
Multi-Hop Transmission
Data is relayed through neighboring nodes, supporting up to 16 hops to significantly extend communication coverage.
Resilience and Survivability
The network remains operational even if individual nodes fail, thanks to self-healing mechanisms that automatically reconfigure communication paths.
