Volume 17, Number 1

Enhancing Congestion Control using a Load-Balanced Routing Algorithm for Distributed Networks

  Authors

Jogendra Kumar, G.B.Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, India

  Abstract

Ad hoc networks frequently encounter congestion due to packet loss, link failures, and limited bandwidth. These issues lead to significant energy and time expenditures for congestion recovery, ultimately degrading network performance. Various techniques exist to mitigate the effects of congestion, and this paper introduces a novel routing protocol named Load-Balanced Congestion-Adaptive Routing (LBCAR) protocol, which incorporates a random route point model in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks. The paper promotes an adaptive load-balanced routing approach combined with congestion control. A hybrid protocol is proposed to address congestion control and achieve optimal performance. The algorithm integrates metrics such as traffic density, routing path lifetime, and link failure detection to enhance network performance. The results of the proposed approach are compared with those of other routing protocols to assess its effectiveness.

  Keywords

AdHoc networks, Congestion control, data delivery, Load balancing, Mobile Networks