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Ad hoc network routing and security: A review
Author(s) -
Zhang Congzhe,
Zhou MengChu,
Yu Ming
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
international journal of communication systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.344
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1099-1131
pISSN - 1074-5351
DOI - 10.1002/dac.840
Subject(s) - computer science , wireless ad hoc network , computer network , mobile ad hoc network , network access control , computer security , vehicular ad hoc network , optimized link state routing protocol , ad hoc wireless distribution service , adaptive quality of service multi hop routing , wireless network , routing (electronic design automation) , routing protocol , wireless , cloud computing security , telecommunications , cloud computing , network packet , operating system
Ad hoc network is a collection of wireless mobile nodes dynamically forming a local area network without the use of any existing network infrastructure or centralized administration. One problem in the design of such network is its wireless vulnerabilities and limited physical security. This paper considers the security attributes and goals of ad hoc network, reviews the latest developments of current routing and security mechanissm including encryption, protocols, user authentication, and physical security. It also explores the new approaches trying to solve current problems and points out the future research directions. These methods will be helpful in the military and other security‐sensitive fields. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.