Optimized link state routing protocol for ad hoc networks

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Abstract

In this paper we propose and discuss an optimized link state routing protocol, named OLSR, for mobile wireless networks. The protocol is based on the link state algorithm and it is proactive (or table-driven) in nature. It employs periodic exchange of messages to maintain topology information of the network at each node. OLSR is an optimization over a pure link state protocol as it compacts the size of information sent in the messages, and furthermore, reduces the number of retransmissions to flood these messages in an entire network. For this purpose, the protocol uses the multipoint relaying technique to efficiently and economically flood its control messages. It provides optimal routes in terms of number of hops, which are immediately available when needed. The proposed protocol is best suitable for large and dense ad hoc networks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - IEEE lnternational Multi Topic Conference 2001
Subtitle of host publicationTechnology for the 21st Century, IEEE INMIC 2001
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages62-68
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)0780374061, 9780780374065
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2001
Externally publishedYes
Event1st IEEE lnternational Multi Topic Conference, IEEE INMIC 2001 - Lahore, Pakistan
Duration: 28 Dec 200130 Dec 2001

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE lnternational Multi Topic Conference 2001: Technology for the 21st Century, IEEE INMIC 2001

Conference

Conference1st IEEE lnternational Multi Topic Conference, IEEE INMIC 2001
Country/TerritoryPakistan
CityLahore
Period28/12/0130/12/01

Keywords

  • ad hoc networks
  • link state protocol
  • mobile wireless networks
  • proactive or table-driven protocol
  • routing protocol

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