Energy-Efficient Strategies for Mobile Ad-hoc Networks: Methods and Use Cases

Abstract

Since wireless networks are flexible and mobile, Mobile hoc networks (MANETs) offer several benefits for real-time data transmission. Despite these advantages, current routing protocols encounter significant energy efficiency and security limitations. Traditional protocols require nodes to search for routes by sending messages, accelerating energy depletion and exposing the network to security vulnerabilities. This research introduces the EEE-SR protocol, or enhanced energy efficient-secure routing, as a cutting-edge strategy that combines energy optimization and cutting-edge security mechanisms to address these problems. The EEE-SR protocol mandates that nodes adhere to a unified security policy and perform mutual authentication before selecting routing paths. This approach ensures that data transmission occurs over the most energy-efficient routes while maintaining high-security standards. The protocol enhances network performance by minimizing end-to-end latency, reducing packet loss, and using less energy. EEE-SR extends the network's operating lifetime while improving overall performance by emphasizing energy conservation and security. This research contributes a critical advancement in MANET routing protocols, offering a robust solution for secure and efficient data transmission in dynamic and challenging environments.