Performance evaluation of Mobile Ad-hoc Networks routing protocols to employ genetic algorithm

Mobile Ad hoc Networks (MANETs) are wireless network, which have no central bridge, no fixed routers and no centralized administration. Routing is one of the most challenging issues in MANETs. The main aim of the routing protocol is to have an efficient route establishment between a pair of nodes, so that messages can be delivered in a timely manner. There are many protocols that have been developed to aid in routing in these types of networks. This paper focuses on single path and multipath reactive routing protocols. In case of single path routing protocol there will be only one path form source to destination in contrast Multipath routing protocols discover multiple paths between the source and destination in every route discovery. In this paper we have compared the performance of routing protocols for MANETs to employ the genetic algorithm. Genetic algorithm mechanism allows a node to change routing information quickly and efficiently to adjust an ever changing local topology, initiating fewer link breakages. We have used NS-2 simulator to simulate routing protocols and conclude with performance evaluation and comparison are performed through extensive simulation studies.