NCMDSDV: A Neighbor Coverage Multipsth DSDV Routing Protocol for MANETs

A mobile ad-hoc network is a set of mobile nodes in which data is transmitted wirelessly amongst all nodes. Due to the mobility of wireless nodes, network topology changes frequently. Consequently, routing protocols used in mobile ad hoc networks must be adaptive. The routing protocols enabling data transfer within MANETs are classified into reactive, proactive, and hybrid protocols. Proactive routing protocols, such as the Destination Sequenced Distance Vector, are table-driven protocols that use stale paths in case of broken links which causes loss of data in the network. This research study will explore A Neighbor Coverage Multipath DSDV as a potential solution for data loss by finding alternate routes to the destination when a link is broken. Simulations have been carried out for the three routing protocols: DSDV, FSR, and the proposed NCMDSDV. Results showed that the proposed routing protocol has better efficiency compared to DSDV and FSR routing protocols.