Enhanced DSR with secured multi-path route discovery and concurrent data transmission

On-demand routing protocols for Mobile Ad-hoc Networks (MANET) include Dynamic Source Routing (DSR), which is capable of discovering multiple routes. Secured Routing Protocol (SRP) on the other hand provides mechanism for secured route discovery, even under adversarial conditions. The paper proposes integration of SRP features in DSR to gain security features for MANET routing requirements for the route discovery phase. Concurrent use of multiple paths for data transmission phase and its implications on performance is also evaluated.