TY  - JOUR
T1  - Comparative Study of MAC Protocols for Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
AU - , Sanjeev Sharma AU - , R.C. Jain AU - , Sarita Bhadauria AU - , Ramesh Cherukuru 
JO  - International Journal of Soft Computing
VL  - 1
IS  - 3
SP  - 225
EP  - 231
PY  - 2006
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-9503
DO  - ijscomp.2006.225.231
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ijscomp.2006.225.231
KW  - Ad hoc networks
KW  -wireless networks
KW  -MAC
KW  -medium access control MANET
AB  - Studies of ad hoc wireless networks are a relatively new field gaining more popularity for various new applications. In these networks, the Medium Access Control (MAC) protocols are responsible for coordinating the access from active nodes. These protocols are of significant importance since the wireless communication channel is inherently prone to errors and unique problems such as the hidden-terminal problem, the exposed-terminal problem, and signal fading effects. Although a lot of research has been conducted on MAC protocols, the various issues involved have mostly been presented in isolation of each other. We therefore make an attempt to present a comparative study of major schemes, integrating various related issues and challenges. We present a classification of MAC protocols and their brief description based on their operating principles and underlying features.
ER  -