A simple address autoconfiguration mechanism for OLSR [MANET routing protocol]

In this paper, we develop a simple autoconfiguration mechanism for OLSR networks. The mechanism aims at solving the simple, but common, problem of one or more new nodes emerging in an existing network. We propose a simple solution, which allows these new nodes to acquire an address and participate i...

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Main Authors: Clausen, T.H., Baccelli, E.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Ad hoc networks
Internet
IP networks
Mobile ad hoc networks
Network servers
Network topology
Routing protocols
Spread spectrum communication
Telecommunication traffic
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Summary:In this paper, we develop a simple autoconfiguration mechanism for OLSR networks. The mechanism aims at solving the simple, but common, problem of one or more new nodes emerging in an existing network. We propose a simple solution, which allows these new nodes to acquire an address and participate in the network. Our method is simple, both algorithmically and in the requirements of the network. While we recognize that this is a partial solution to the general autoconfiguration problem, we argue that the mechanism described in this paper will satisfy the requirements in a great number of real-world situations. We note, that while the address autoconfiguration mechanisms in this paper are presented in the context of OLSR, they are equally applicable for other MANET routing protocols.
ISSN:0271-4302
2158-1525
DOI:10.1109/ISCAS.2005.1465251