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Ad Hoc Wireless Networks: Architectures and Protocols

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I needed a thorough introduction to Ad-Hoc Networks, and I discovered this great book. It is very well written and interesting to read. Moreover it covers fully the subject with great detail. I really enjoyed reading it.

I would suggest this book to those who would like to enjoy a telecom book and be welcomed to the Ad Hoc technology. The introduction can fit even those that are not aware of WLan technology or wired protocols.

This is an excellent book on ad hoc wireless networks. The first four chapters of the book gives the reader a good solid introduction to wireless LANs and cellular networks. Chapter 5 is a very good introduction to ad hoc wireless networks. It clearly explains and motivates the reader about ad hoc networks. The chapter on MAC layer protocols is well explained with different categories of MAC protocols neatly ordered. The best part of the book is the chapters on routing protocols (unicasting and multicasting). The chapters are so well organized such that they introduce the reader to different categories of routing protocols in ad hoc networks and briefly, but clearly explains the functioning of each protocol and also compares the advantages and disadvantages. The chapter on transport layer is also very good. The weakest chapter in the book is the chapter on secure routing. Though the authors explain some secure routing protocols, it would have been better if the authors had categorically explained them similar to the other chapters. Overall, it is an excellent book for novice as well as for a hard core researcher in mobile ad hoc networks.

This book gives you an introduction to wireless networks and then goes into ad-hoc wireless networks. It defines the different problems you have with ad-hoc networks and proceeds to show you how to address those problems. Multiple protocols are shown at an introductory level but enough for you to know what's out there and do more in depth research later on. The writing in this book is very easy to understand.

An excellent book - unfortunately it suffers from poor print quality, but it is still worth the money.