Overview
An ad-hoc network is formed 'on the fly' as devices come within range of each other. Each device participates in routing by forwarding data for other devices.
Key Characteristics
- Dynamic Topology: Nodes can join or leave the network at any time.
- Peer-to-Peer: All nodes are equal; there is no central controller.
- Limited Range: Communication is limited by the radio range of the individual devices.
Use Cases
- Emergency situations where infrastructure has been destroyed.
- Military operations in remote areas.
- Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication.