A Tutorial on the Implementation of Ad-hoc On Demand Distance Vector (AODV) Protocol in Network Simulator (NS-2)
Mubashir Husain Rehmani, Sidney Doria, and Mustapha Reda Senouci

TL;DR
This paper provides a comprehensive tutorial on implementing the AODV routing protocol within the NS-2 network simulator, aimed at helping beginners understand the process of simulation setup and protocol integration.
Contribution
It offers a detailed step-by-step guide for implementing AODV in NS-2, filling a gap for novice users and facilitating practical understanding of ad-hoc network simulation.
Findings
Implementation steps for AODV in NS-2 detailed
Guidance for novice users on protocol simulation
Enhances understanding of ad-hoc network routing protocols
Abstract
The Network Simulator (NS-2) is a most widely used network simulator. It has the capabilities to simulate a range of networks including wired and wireless networks. In this tutorial, we present the implementation of Ad Hoc On-Demand Distance Vector (AODV) Protocol in NS-2. This tutorial is targeted to the novice user who wants to understand the implementation of AODV Protocol in NS-2.
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Taxonomy
TopicsMobile Ad Hoc Networks · Wireless Networks and Protocols · Opportunistic and Delay-Tolerant Networks
