A Dynamic Reputation Management System for mobile ad hoc networks

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Abstract

Nodes in mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) are mandated to utilize their limited energy resources in forwarding routing control and data packets for other nodes. Since a MANET lacks a centralized administration and control, a node may decide to act selfishly by not responding to route requests from other nodes or deceitfully by responding to some route requests but dropping the corresponding data packet that is presented for forwarding. A significant increase in the presence of these misbehaving nodes in a MANET can subsequently degrade network performance. In this paper, we propose a Dynamic Reputation Management System for detecting and isolating misbehaving nodes in MANETs. Our model employs a novel direct monitoring technique to evaluate the reputation of a node in the network which ensures that nodes that expend their energy in transmitting data and routing control packets for others are allowed to carry out their network activities while the misbehaving nodes are detected and isolated from the network. Simulation results show that our model is effective in curbing and mitigating the effects of misbehaving nodes in the network.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 6th Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Conference (CEEC)
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages133-138
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)978-1-4799-6692-9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Sept 2014
Event2014 6th Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Conference (CEEC) - Colchester, UK
Duration: 25 Sept 201426 Sept 2014

Conference

Conference2014 6th Computer Science and Electronic Engineering Conference (CEEC)
Period25/09/1426/09/14

Keywords

  • Monitoring
  • Routing
  • Ad hoc networks
  • Mobile computing
  • Delays
  • Computational modeling
  • Educational institutions

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