AODVv2 in ns-3: Implementation and Early Results

The increasing complexity and scale of modern network environments, particularly with the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), demand flexible and adaptable routing protocols. Our study delves into the first known ns-3 implementation of Ad Hoc On-Demand Distance Vector version 2 (AODVv2), offering researchers a valuable platform to explore its capabilities. This implementation facilitates rigorous testing and comparative analysis under diverse network conditions, leading to new insights on the protocol’s performance and reliability. Key findings from our preliminary evaluations indicate that AODVv2’s overhead is higher than that of legacy AODV, but its route maintenance is more robust in dynamic topologies. These results accelerate innovation in mobile ad hoc networking and IoT domains, encouraging the development of more adaptive and resilient networks. Furthermore, our work offers empirical results to inform future standardization efforts for AODVv2.