ABSTRACT
For wireless ad hoc networks to function effectively and dependably, routing methods must be evaluated and enhanced. The ad hoc on-demand distance vector (AODV) routing protocol is the main topic of this study because of its popularity and adaptability to dynamic contexts. Simulation-based evaluation with performance metrics has been used to evaluate the protocol’s performance accurately. This study develops a complete simulation framework to simulate different network circumstances and situations. A number of performance metrics, such as total bytes sent, total packets sent, first packets sent, last packets sent, first packets received, total bytes received, total packets received, last packets received, average jitter, average end-to-end delay, and throughput, are used to assess the effectiveness of the AODV routing protocol. The simulation scenarios take into account different node densities, traffic loads, and mobility patterns in order to give a comprehensive evaluation of the behavior of the protocol.
