[SATLUG] AODV Routing

[dubose at texas.net]

> Has anyone done any work with aodv routing in linux?  I would like to
> build a small test mesh network using 802.11b, it seems that aodv is the
> way to go.
> 
> 
> Andrew
> 
IMHO, no kind of mesh networking is going to work on 802.11b as long as you are 
limited by operatin under Part 15 using current systems.

If you have a full 1 watt output system into a 6 dB gain antenna, runing the 
hardware at or near the antenna (near=less than 10 ft) and pure LOS (line of 
sight) with some of the stations in the mesh network, they you have a change of 
it working...that stationary stations.  Mobile mesh networking is another bag 
of worms.

I don't think that there is a good protocol out there yet do really affectively 
accomplish you expectations for mesh networking other than with hardware 
described above and dewelling roof mount antennas.

Walt