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    This document provides an overview of an online class on Ad Hoc and Wireless Sensor Networks. It defines key terms like wireless, sensor, and networks. It explains that wireless networks do not require wired connections, sensors are used to collect and measure data, and networks connect two or more devices. The document also distinguishes between infrastructure-based networks like WLANs and cellular networks that rely on fixed base stations, and infrastructure-less ad hoc networks that have no centralized access points. Finally, it outlines some key features of wireless ad hoc networks such as their multi-hop topology, lack of fixed infrastructure, and use in situations where network setup requires no planning.

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    This document provides an overview of an online class on Ad Hoc and Wireless Sensor Networks. It defines key terms like wireless, sensor, and networks. It explains that wireless networks do not require wired connections, sensors are used to collect and measure data, and networks connect two or more devices. The document also distinguishes between infrastructure-based networks like WLANs and cellular networks that rely on fixed base stations, and infrastructure-less ad hoc networks that have no centralized access points. Finally, it outlines some key features of wireless ad hoc networks such as their multi-hop topology, lack of fixed infrastructure, and use in situations where network setup requires no planning.

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    Online Class

    EC 8702 – Ad Hoc and Wireless


    Sensor Networks

    Class 1
    03.08.2020
    Outline
    • What do you mean by wireless
    • sensor
    • networks?
    • What is Ad Hoc?

    • https://forms.gle/q1ZTTst24mJXbzvr9
    • https://forms.gle/usMD7vL7Fx1cLNVv7
    What do you mean by
    wireless sensor networks?

    • wireless
    • No wired connection
    • sensor
    • Is used to Acquire/Collect data
    • Is used to measure the value/quantity
    • To detect events or changes
    • Networks
    • A network consists of
    • two or more computers/devices
    • that are linked
    • in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs),
    • exchange files, or allow electronic communications.

    • The computers on a network may be linked


    • through cables,
    • telephone lines,
    • radio waves,
    • satellites, or
    • infrared light beams.
    Q. Two very common types of network ?

    • Local Area Network (LAN)


    • is confined to a relatively small area.
    • It is generally limited to a geographic area such as a writing lab,
    school, or building.

    • Wide Area Network (WAN)


    • connect networks in larger geographic areas, such as
    Tamilnadu, the India, or the world.
    What is Ad Hoc?

    • In current American English it is used to describe


    something that has been
    • formed or used for a special and
    • immediate purpose,
    • without previous planning.
    Spot the difference?

    Network Type 2

    Network Type 1

    https://forms.gle/3FtW6Kw1D2WXKoTo8
    Wireless Networks
    • Two types
    • Infrastructure-based

    Infrastructure-less
    Infrastructure-based
    • Relies on fixed infrastructure
    • Base Stations or Access points are fixed and centralized
    • Eg: WLANs, cellular networks

    • Q.Is WLAN and WI-FI the same thing?


    Infrastructure-less
    • No centralized access points
    • Ad Hoc Networks
    Comparison between infrastructure networks (cellular network and WLAN) and
    wireless ad hoc networks
    Wireless Sensor Networks Vs
    Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
    Wireless Ad-Hoc Networks

    Dynamic Topology Change in Ad-Hoc Networks


    Features of Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
    https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MTE5Mjk2MTcwMTQ4/sa/MTIxNzUxMTA1NjQ1/details

    • Multi-hop network that does not require any fixed


    infrastructure
    • Peer nodes take part in relaying information
    • Self-organizing and self-configuring
    • Situations in which useful:
    • Need to setup a network fast, e.g., times of emergency, relief
    operations
    • No access to network infrastructure
    • Not much planning can be afforded to setup the network
    Depending upon topology and deployment, Ad-Hoc
    network may be classified as:

    • Homogeneous
    • Consist of nodes having similar characteristics
    • E.g.: Networked formed of only smartphones

    • Heterogeneous
    • Consists of nodes with different capabilities
    • E.g.: Networked formed of PCs, smart phones and tablets
    Key points learnt
    • Ad-Hoc network is
    • Infrastructure-less network
    • No fixed infrastructure – E.g.., Bluetooth, mobile Hotspot etc.,
    • Dynamic Topology
    • Multi-hopping – no direct source to destination connection
    • Receives information from peer nodes/devices
    • Used for immediate purpose
    • No previous planning
    • Used for disaster or relief operations
    • Homogeneous and Heterogeneous types are available

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