Table 1 Routing characteristics summary
From: A taxonomy of cross layer routing metrics for wireless mesh networks
Characteristics | Gateway router | Mesh router | Mesh client |
|---|---|---|---|
Network topology | Always static | Normally static | Mostly mobile |
Interfaces per node | One or more | One or more | Normally one |
Mobility model | Static in nature | Minimum mobility | Highly mobile |
Interference intensity | Low intensity | High intensity | Low intensity |
Power limitations | No limitations | No limitations | Limited power |
Channel diversity | Present | Present | Not present |