UNIT 1:
Introduction to Ad-Hoc wireless networks- Packet radio networks
Key definitions of ad-hoc and sensor networks
Advantages of ad-hoc and sensor networks
Unique constraints and challenges and Vulnerabilities
Applications of Ad-Hoc/Sensor Network and Future Directions
Driving Applications- Ultra wide band radio communication
Wireless fidelity systems
UNIT 2:
Issues in designing MAC protocols
Bandwidth efficiency-Quality of service support
Synchronization hidden node
Media access protocol for wireless LAN
media access with reduced handshake
contention based with reservation mechanisms
UNIT 3:
Issues in designing routing protocols
On demand routing protocol : AODV
On demand routing protocol : DSR
Table driven routing protocols
UNIT 4:
Self-organizing MAC for sensor networks
Location discovery-Energy efficient issues
Location discovery-Energy efficient issues