MANET
A mobile ad hoc network
(MANET)
is a continuously self-configuring, infrastructure-less network of mobile
devices connected without wires. Ad hoc is Latin and means "for this
purpose". Each device in a MANET is
free to move independently in any direction, and will therefore change its
links to other devices frequently.
Stands for
"Mobile Ad Hoc Network." A MANET is a type of ad hoc
network that can change locations and configure itself on the fly. Because
MANETS are mobile, they use wireless connections to connect to various
networks. This can be a standard Wi-Fi connection, or another
medium, such as a cellular or satellite transmission.
Some
MANETs are restricted to a local area of wireless devices (such as a group of
laptop computers), while others may be connected to the Internet. For example,
A VANET (Vehicular Ad Hoc Network), is a type of MANET that allows vehicles to
communicate with roadside equipment. While the vehicles may not have a direct
Internet connection, the wireless roadside equipment may be connected to the
Internet, allowing data from the vehicles to be sent over the Internet. The
vehicle data may be used to measure traffic conditions or keep track of
trucking fleets. Because of the dynamic nature of MANETs, they are typically
not very secure, so it is important to be cautious what data is sent over a
MANET.
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