Re: [manet] Wi Max?

Hi,

The main difference between Ad hoc networks and current WiFi networks is that 
Ad hoc networks do not rely on any existing infrastructure (such as base 
station) in order to perform routing. The nodes in Ad hoc networks can all 
act as routers. In WiFi, however, nodes require a base station to 
communicate. Even in "ad hoc mode", most current WiFi devices do not really 
function as an ad hoc node.

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On Wed, 27 Oct 2004 07:36 pm, Giorgio Mulas wrote:
> Dear Parag,
> WiFi is a Layer 1 and 2 technology and it is not related with routing
> issues. Ad hoc networking is a research topic considering routing issues
> (and, of course, other important things)
>
> The main relation between WiFi and Ad hoc networks is that cheap
> WiFi-enabled devices are usually used to build up testbeds for MANETs...
>
> BR.
>
> Giorgio
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: manet-bounces@ietf.org [mailto:manet-bounces@ietf.org] On Behalf Of
> Parag Goswami Sent: mercoledì 27 ottobre 2004 10.45
> To: manet@ietf.org
> Subject: [manet] Wi Max?
>
>
> Dear All,
> If anybody tells me the major differences between Ad hoc networking and
> WiFi. As we know both are used for the communication between mobile
> nodes.Or is it the case that WiFi is also a part of Ad Hoc networking ?
>
> Best Regards,
> Parag Goswami
> http://www.geocities.com/paragboom2k
>
>
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