Efficient Routing in Manet AdHoc Networks Using Metaheuristic Optimization Algorithm

In recent years there has been a major shift in the information society, driven by the commercialization and emergence of inexpensive and widely available communications devices (telephones, laptops, etc.) and the evolution of fixed and mobile networks. Nowadays, the exchange of information at any time has generated the need for more mobility, which has made the notion of networks without infrastructure, or Ad Hoc networks, very widespread. The general objective of this thesis is to propose a routing protocol for MANETs networks based on the behavior of fungal colonies, test it in different scenarios and situations, as well as compare its performance with competing protocols. The protocol aims to operate with sufficient functionality and performance for the network to provide quality services for low-traffic scenarios. Due to the frequent topology changes due to the mobility of the nodes, the protocol proposes efficient mechanisms for: discovery, maintenance and failure recovery. In addition, the protocol must have an efficient heuristic for selecting the best route, and a path optimization algorithm. In this new approach, we sought to discover which information within the universe of fungi could be useful to compose a new protocol for networks. The nutrient search mechanism, the construction of hyphae and the mass flow in the fungal colony, inspire the design of a working model of protocol operation.