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Wireless > Ad-Hoc Networking
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Distributed management services in mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - October 2007
Not long ago, mobile ad-hoc networks were introduced as a technology which can support data communication in places where it's normally not possible to do so. Ideally, this type of networking is as an asset for network formation in areas which are affected because of some natural disaster, such as an earthquake or flooding. This article by Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht show you how mobile ad-hoc networks can be deployed to network various rescue workers working in an affected area.
Handling distributed applications in an ad-hoc environment
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2007
Recent advancements in the computing industry have made wireless networking an important technology. Current technologies can support wireless communication on various different platforms. Laptops with WiFi cards are available; hotspots can be found at airports, hotels and shopping malls; businesses are converting existing local area networks to a wireless network. Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht show you how to use distributed applications to run these networks on multiple computers.
Routing misbehavior in mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - August 2007
One of the fundamental functions of a network is the transfer of data packets from one location to another, or routing. The absence of a fixed infrastructure makes routing a challenge a mobile ad-hoc environment. In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht show you what causes routing problems and how you can overcome these challenges in a mobile ad-hoc network.
Cost of retransmission for mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - July 2007
Mobile ad-hoc networks have the potential to turn the dream of being connected at anytime into reality. Before our dreams come true, there are a few obstacles in the way. In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht takes a look at those obstacles and how to work around them.
Network wide broadcasting, handling data loss in mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2007
As great as mobile ad-hoc technology can be, it can still be a source of frustration as mobile ad-hoc networks are subject to transmission errors and data loss. In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht looks at why data loss happens and what could be done about it.
Wireless standards for mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2007
In computing terms, a network is a collection of two or more machines that share information with each other. These days, wireless networks offer more services and benefits than ever before. And the proof is in the pudding as more and more companies and home users take advantage of this technology. In his continuing quest to educate our readers all there is to know about wireless technology, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht introduces you to the most common wireless standards.
Positioning of wireless devices in a mobile ad-hoc network
Computing Unplugged Magazine - May 2007
Since he's discussed so much about mobile ad-hoc networks, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht thinks it's the right time to introduce you to an in-depth mechanism of various network controls in mobile ad-hoc networks. In this article, he explains how you can position wireless devices in an ad-hoc environment.
Data transportation in an Internet-based mobile ad-hoc network
Computing Unplugged Magazine - October 2006
Reliable data transportation in an Internet-based mobile ad-hoc network is gaining importance because of the growing demands of mobile computing. In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht examines how you can maintain a reliable mobile ad-hoc network.
Power aware routing for mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2005
Contributing Editor Humayn Bakht continues his quest to educate Computing Unplugged's readers about mobile ad-hoc networks. In this article, he examines why routing data is important and two methods that can gauge how much power is used to transmit data.
Implementation of distributed hash tables in mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - November 2005
In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht explores the implementation of distributed hash tables in mobile ad-hoc networks. This article could be of great interest to you if you have have some technical knowledge of the Internet and its associated technologies.
Supporting combat operations using mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - October 2005
The history of the mobile ad-hoc networks goes back to the early 1970s, when they were first used in DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency). How are these networks used today? Is the technology sufficient? In this article from Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht, he answers these questions and explains why mobile ad-hoc networks are vital to combat operations today.
Our future home environment and mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - October 2005
Mobile ad-hoc networks offer benefits that can't be experienced with fixed network technologies. On the other hand, there are still a lot of issues which need some sort of resolution before we can have more impressive results from these types of networks. In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht looks at current wireless structures, their usage in different environments, and some possible flaws in them.
Group communication in combat operations using mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - October 2005
In normal sense, mobile ad-hoc networks refer to the short term temporary networks which can be formed by two or mobile devices anywhere and anytime. These networks are one of the best choices for combat operations, as in most of the cases these operations run for a short interval of time. In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht will highlight combat operations in general, the use of mobile ad-hoc networks in these operations and the issues that are involved in establishing an effective group communication during combat operations utilizing mobile ad-hoc networks as a networking technology.
Understanding wireless mode
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2005
So you want to install a wireless network for your home or small business. What should you consider before making a purchase? Is one wireless standard better than the other? Is a wireless network really better? In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht answers these questions that will be sure to help you determine if a wireless network is right for you.
An introduction to wireless local area networks and WiFi
Computing Unplugged Magazine - August 2005
Wireless networks have acheived a great level of importance in our lives. Some of us depend on them on a daily basis. Whether we're at the airport or in a quiet room at home, we have the ability to be connected. In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht takes a look at wireless local area networks and the emergence of WiFi.
The history of mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - August 2005
Wireless devices are getting smaller, cheaper, and more sophisticated. As these devices become more ubiquitous, organizations are looking for inexpensive ways to keep these devices connected. An ad-hoc network is a technology which could make that happen. This article by Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht explores the history and use of ad-hoc networks.
Working groups for mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2005
Wireless networks can be classified as two types, wireless fixed networks, and wireless ad-hoc networks. Not long ago a working group for mobile ad-hoc networks was established. In his ongoing series, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht discusses the mobile ad-hoc working group and the standards it was designed to create.
Secure transmissions in the mobile ad-hoc network
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2005
Computing and its advancement have brought dramatic changes in today's world. Mobile ad-hoc, or instantaneous networks are one of the latest inventions in the family of wireless or cellular networks. In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht discusses various security-related requirements in the mobile ad-hoc network.
Problems and solutions in mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - May 2005
In this latest installment of his ongoing series addressing ad-hoc networks, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht discusses some of the associated problems and their solutions.
Data transportation in Internet-based mobile ad-hoc network
Computing Unplugged Magazine - May 2005
Today's world is one of technological revolutions. With all of these inventions, our communication structure has become strong enough to allow us to stay in contact with anyone, in any part of the world, and the mobile ad-hoc network is an integral part of that communication structure. In his continuing instructional series, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht gives us the ins and outs of data transportation over an Internet-based mobile ad-hoc network.
Internet Mobile Ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - April 2005
Mobile ad-hoc networks are based on the idea of establishing a network without taking any support from a centralized structure. Due to the growing interest in the Internet, it becomes important to consider the integration of MANET with the Internet. In his latest piece on mobile ad-hoc networks, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht discussing bringing Internet access to the ad-hoc network.
Critical ad-hoc networking features
Computing Unplugged Magazine - March 2005
Mobile ad-hoc networks are highly dynamic. In essence, the critical features of mobile ad-hoc networks can broadly be classified as Quantitative and Qualitative feature types. In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht presents a brief overview of some of the critical features of mobile ad-hoc networks.
Connection stability in wireless ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - February 2005
What happens when a wireless network grows? Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht explains some of the issues you may need to consider if you're planning for a growing wireless network.
Capacity of mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - January 2005
What happens when a wireless network grows? Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht explains some of the issues you may need to consider if you're planning for a growing wireless network.
Service awareness in mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2004
Unlike a fixed wireless network, the central registry cannot be found in advance in mobile ad-hoc networks; therefore, finding the location of the central registry becomes the primary concern in the service discovery mechanism. Learn more about the issues of service awareness in mobile ad-hoc networks in this informative article by our own Contributing Editor, Humayun Bakht.
Quality of services in mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2004
As mobile networks get larger, service quality becomes more and more important. In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht discusses some of the more important considerations.
Concept and operation requirements of mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - December 2004
What's the story behind the concept of mobile ad-hoc networking? In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht gives you a short backgrounder.
Group communication in mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - November 2004
What happens when you try to use mobile networks for communicating in groups, through the "social" network? In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht answers just that question.
Bluetooth, a commercial application of mobile ad-hoc network
Computing Unplugged Magazine - November 2004
Bluetooth is an implementation of ad-hoc mobile network technology. In fact, if you want to meet people, Bluetooth might be just the ticket. Want to know more? In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht sinks his teeth into Bluetooth.
Sensor networks and ad-hoc networking
Computing Unplugged Magazine - October 2004
How do ad-hoc sensors networks differ from regular networks? In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht answers just that question.
The future of mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - October 2004
What does the future hold for mobile ad-hoc networks? In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht answers just that question.
Data communication in mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2004
What are some of the communications and resource management issues involved in mobile ad-hoc networks? In this article, Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht gives you an idea.
Some applications of mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - September 2004
We've talked a lot about wireless ad-hoc networks, but what can you do with them? In this article, by Contributing Editor Humayun Bakht, we look at just that.
A focus on the challenges of mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - August 2004
Although there are numerous benefits to the mobile ad-hoc network, due to their nature, they're vulnerable and not deployable on a large scale because of the limits of technology. This article highlights some of the technical aspects of mobile ad-hoc networks with a brief discussion of the mechanisms currently in use, and how they overcome the challenges posed by this technology.
Importance of secure routing in mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - August 2004
Earlier, in a previous article, Ph.D. student Humayun Bakht talked about routing protocols for mobile ad-hoc networks. In this article, he discusses the importance of secure routing in mobile ad-hoc networks.
Some characteristics of mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - July 2004
In this article, networking researcher Humayun Bakht highlights some of the characteristics of a mobile ad-hoc network. This article will be helpful for both technical and non technical readers in gaining a wider understanding of mobile ad-hoc networks and their characteristics.
Routing protocols for mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - July 2004
Mobile ad-hoc networks, also known as short-lived networks, are autonomous systems of mobile nodes forming network in the absence of any centralized support. This is a new form of network and might be able to provide services at places where it is not possible otherwise. Absence of fixed infrastructure poses several types of challenges for this type of networking. Among these challenges is routing. This interesting article discusses some of the routing issues.
Technical aspects of mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2004
Although there are numerous benefits to the mobile ad-hoc network, due to their nature, they're vulnerable and not deployable on a large scale because of the limits of technology. This article highlights some of the technical aspects of mobile ad-hoc networks with a brief discussion of the mechanisms currently in use, and how they overcome the challenges posed by this technology.
Understanding mobile ad-hoc networks
Computing Unplugged Magazine - June 2004
Humayun Bakht is an expert in mobile ad-hoc networks, studing for his doctorate at John Moores University in Liverpool. In this interesting article, the first in a series, he discusses just what a mobile ad-hoc network is, and what this technology may mean for us going into the future.
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