MANET is a type of mobile ad hoc network that allows devices to connect to each other without a centralized infrastructure. It consists of independent mobile nodes that form a temporary network without any established routers. MANETs are highly flexible and robust as they have a fully distributed network architecture. They can be used in military operations, disaster relief efforts, and business meetings where a wireless temporary network is needed. However, MANETs are more vulnerable to security attacks than wired networks due to their changing topology and lack of centralized monitoring.

1. Manet-:Presented By:-KaushikParmar

2. IntroductionImportance of computer networksSolutions to wireless approachBirth of MANETAd hoc network

3. Ad hoc networkA LAN or other small networkA communication network without a pre-exist network infrastructureRole of Radio Terminals (RT)

4. CharacteristicsCommunication via wireless meansNodes are the hosts and routersNo centralized controller and infrastructureDynamic network topologyAutonomous

5. Application areasMilitary or police exercisesDisaster relief operationsMine site operationsUrgent Business meetingsRobot data acquisition

6. ManetCollection of independent mobile nodesFully distributed networkMakes it highly flexible and robustKind of wireless ad hoc networkA type of mesh network

7. Types Of ManetsVehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs) Intelligent vehicular ad hoc networks (InVANETs)Internet Based Mobile Ad hoc Networks (iMANET)

8. Network SecurityComputer security + secure communicationVariables considered:-Environmental concernsRange of the networkQuality of serviceSecurity criticality

9. Security in ManetMuch more vulnerable to attack than wired networkDynamically Changing Network TopologyCooperative AlgorithmsLack of Centralized MonitoringLack of Clear Line of Defense

10. ProsAccess to information and services regardless of geographic positionCan be set up at any place and timeWork without any pre-existing infrastructure

11. ConsLimited resourcesLimited physical securityLack of authorization facilitiesSecurity protocols for wired networks cannot work for ad hoc networks

12. Conclusion