Performance Analysis of Mobile Adhoc Routing Protocols

MobileAd-Hoc Network (MANET) is a wireless network without infrastructure. They are connected via wireless channels and can use multiple hops to exchange data. Routing protocols are needed for communication in such Ad hoc networks, where it targets for efficient and timely delivery of message. Self-configurability and easy deployment feature of the MANET resulted in numerous applications. Efficient routing protocols will make MANETs reliable. In this paper, an attempt has been made to compare three well know protocols AODV, DSR and DSDV by using three performance metrics Packet loss, Receive throughput and Sending throughput. NS-2 software is used to design, simulate and to do performance analysis of these protocols.