Enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm for mesh routers placement problem in wireless mesh networks

In order to address the placement issue for mesh routers in wireless mesh networks, this study suggests an enhanced variant of the Whale optimization Algorithm (WOA), called ELG-WOA. The Generalized Opposition Based-Learning (GOBL) and the Levy Flight Distribution (LFD) are two methods that were incorporated into the original WOA to form the foundation of the ELG-WOA. Four performance indicators, including coverage, connectivity, load balancing, and fitness value, are used to validate the performance of ELG-WOA. The simulation results showed that ELG-WOA outperformed WOA and Bat Algorithm (BA).