Volume: 2 Issue: 1
Year: 2025, Page: 1-8, Doi: https://doi.org/10.70968/ijeaca.v2i1.C1001
Received: Jan. 12, 2025 Accepted: June 9, 2025 Published: June 30, 2025
The rapid expansion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has facilitated the development of Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs), where wireless nodes interact without relying on any centralized infrastructure. Nevertheless, the highly dynamic topology of MANETs and the limited battery capacity of IoT devices create major obstacles for energy-efficient routing. To address this, this paper introduces an Energy Efficient Routing Protocol (EERP) specifically designed for IoT-based MANETs. The proposed EERP integrates principles of both distance-vector and link-state routing to balance energy usage and sustain network performance. By incorporating local energy information and adaptable routing mechanisms, the protocol effectively reduces energy drain and extends the operational life of network nodes.
Keywords: Energy Efficient Routing Protocol for IoT- enabled MANETs
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Vaishnavi Patil, Gayatri Ingale, Aishwarya Gaikwad, Aparna P More. Energy Efficient Routing Protocol for IoT- enabled MANETs. International Journal of Electronics and Computer Applications. 2(1): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.70968/ijeaca.v2i1.C1001