Abstract:
Wireless ad-hoc networks have recently gained significant research attention due to their vast
potential of applications in numerous fields. Multihop routing is a significantly important aspect
which determines, to a large extend, the overall performance of the network. A number of
routing protocols have been proposed for routing in wireless ad-hoc networks with focus on
optimizing different aspects of the network routing. This report focuses on studying two popular
protocols for wireless networks: Ad-hoc On Demand Distance Vector (AODV) and Optimized
Link-State Routing (OLSR). The two protocols belong to different classes of routing
categorization. AODV is a popular on-demand (reactive) routing protocol whereas the OLSR is a
popular link-state based proactive routing protocol. The technical aspects of the two protocols
shall be studied while highlighting the differences between the two and simulation based
performance comparison of the two protocols shall be carried out under varying traffic and
network conditions using the Network Simulator
Description:
This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of B.Sc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering of East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
