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Enhancing Routing Performance in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks with a Mobility Addressing Algorithm
Reena Gangwar and M.K. Sharma

A Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) is a wireless network where mobile devices communicate directly without centralized infrastructure. However, node mobility causes topological changes, impacting performance and necessitating route detection. This study proposes a Mobility Addressing Algorithm (MAA) to enhance MANET routing protocol efficiency. MAA enables informed message-discarding decisions based on factors such as distance, speed, and residual energy, reducing link breakages and broadcast challenges. The algorithm’s effectiveness is evaluated using metrics like Alternate End-to-End Delay (AETED), Packet Delivery Ratio (PDR), throughput, and routing overhead. MAA is particularly suited for highly mobile node scenarios, ensuring robust communication in dynamic routing environments.

Keywords: MANETs, Packed Delivery Ratio (PDR), link breakages, broadcast, routing over-head