NIST

The NIST Implementation of the Ad-Hoc On Demand Distance Vector (AODV) protocol is a kernel-level driver for Linux that provides a routing protocol specifically designed for ad hoc networks with mobile wireless devices. To get a quick overview of AODV's basics, users can refer to the Quick Guide to AODV page. NIST has also developed a simulation of AODV in OPNET for users who want to run a simulation.

Kernel AODV is a loadable kernel module for Linux that implements AODV routing between computers that have WLAN interfaces. This software was developed by employees of the Federal Government in the course of their official duties and is not subject to copyright protection under title 17, Section 105 of the United States Code. However, users are required to acknowledge the software's use and may redistribute and/or modify it, provided that any derivative works bear notice that they are derived from it and any modified versions bear notice that they have been modified.

While Kernel AODV is an experimental system, it offers valuable new features in this release, including corrected LINK_LIMIT #ifdefs, packet queuing, additional check to packet_out.c to determine if the packet is going to external subnet on a gateway, and more. However, NIST assumes no responsibility whatsoever for its use by other parties and makes no guarantees, expressed or implied, about its quality, reliability, or any other characteristic.

In closing, Kernel AODV is an innovative solution that is ideal for ad hoc networks with mobile wireless devices, while its experimental nature makes it suitable for tech-savvy users who enjoy testing new features and exploring the potential benefits of this software.