Comprehensive Analysis of MANET Routing ProtocolS: DSDV and DSR

MANET (Mobile Ad hoc Network) is an independent network of mobile nodes that can have connected to each other to design an instant network without using any of the infrastructure where each node can function not only as end node, but also work as a router. These nodes are also able to move & establish themselves in a network and change their location frequently. To provides the varying topology different routing algorithm are required. In this work, an effort that has been made to analyze the performance constraint of 2 distance-vector routing protocols of MANET: DSDV (Destination Sequenced Distance Vector) and DSR (Dynamic Source Routing). As per the observations, the variances in the protocol mechanism derive to substantial performance distinctions of both protocols. The attainment of the discussed protocols be contingent on the accessibility of strong implementations, which allow both real time test cots & non-real time simulation. Routing in mobile ad hoc network is non-trivial because of extremely vigorous environment. In recent years, many routing protocols are beleaguered at mobile ad hoc networks are actually offered & noticeable amongst them are: DSDV & DSR. The performance evaluation of these routing protocols in view of all the features that should be obsessed by routing protocols, is the important phase concerning the development for novel routing protocol. This thesis does have the in depth comprehensive analysis of routing protocols using simulation tool NS - 2.