Mobile Ad Hoc Networks. From Wireless LANs to 4G Networks

A guide to the design and integration of Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs)Ĺźnetworks that can be quickly set up in areas where little or no infrastructure existsThese networks will provide temporary wireless communications, almost instantaneously, for applications in the field where setting up a permanent network isnĹźt feasible.Includes detailed coverage of the new IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) standard for wireless ad hoc networking.The first nuts-and-bolts book on designing and integrating ad hoc networks|Detailed coverage of the new IETF standard for wireless ad hoc networking (MANET)|Up to date with standards and technologies for next-generation wireless through 4G|Quality of Service and multimedia for mobile ad hoc networking