Affiliation:
1. Avanthi Institute of Engineering and Technology
Abstract
Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs) are dynamic and self-configuring networks characterized by node mobility and decentralized operations. Efficient routing protocols play a crucial role in ensuring reliable communication while optimizing resource usage, particularly energy consumption. This paper presents a comparative performance evaluation of three prominent routing algorithms, such as S-DYMO, M-DYMO, and FB-B-DYMO, focusing on their scalability and energy efficiency in MANET environments. This study utilizes simulation-based experiments to assess the performance metrics of S-DYMO, M-DYMO, and FB-B-DYMO. Key parameters evaluated include packet delivery ratio (PDR), end-to-end delay, routing overhead, and energy consumption under varying network sizes and mobility scenarios. Each algorithm's ability to scale with network size and maintain performance under dynamic conditions is analyzed to understand its suitability for real-world MANET deployments. The results indicate that S-DYMO exhibits robust scalability and efficient energy utilization in small to medium-sized networks, leveraging its proactive route discovery approach. Conversely, M-DYMO demonstrates competitive performance in larger networks due to its reactive route maintenance strategy, which balances energy efficiency with scalability challenges. FB-DYMO, integrating feedbackbased mechanisms, shows promising results in mitigating routing overhead and energy consumption but exhibits sensitivity to network dynamics. The findings provide insights into the trade-offs between scalability and energy consumption inherent in S-DYMO, M-DYMO, and FB-B-DYMO routing algorithms, offering guidance for selecting appropriate protocols based on specific MANET deployment scenarios. Future research directions include enhancing protocol adaptability to dynamic network conditions and optimizing energy-efficient routing strategies tailored for evolving MANET environments.