Medium access control in mobile ad hoc networks: challenges and solutions: Research Articles

Authors:
Hongqiang Zhai;Jianfeng Wang;Xiang Chen;Yuguang Fang
Affiliations:
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-6130, U.S.A.;Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-6130, U.S.A.;Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-6130, U.S.A.;Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-6130, U.S.A.
Venue:
Wireless Communications & Mobile Computing - Special Issue on Ad Hoc Wireless Networks
Year:
2006

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Abstract

Mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) are useful in environment where fixed network infrastructure is unavailable. To function normally, MANETs demand an efficient and distributed medium access control (MAC) protocol. However, characteristics of MANETs such as radio link vulnerability, mobility, limited power pose great challenges on MAC design. This paper surveys the recent advances in MAC design for MANETs. We first identify the challenges that are facing MAC in MANETs. Then we discuss the proposed MAC schemes according to their design goals, focusing on some critical design issues, and tradeoffs. Finally, we point out some future research directions. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.