From: A taxonomy of cross layer routing metrics for wireless mesh networks
Classification | Parameters | Monitoring | Measurement |
---|---|---|---|
 | Path length | Active probing | Per flow |
Basic | Packet loss ratio | Active probing | Per link |
 | Delay | Active probing | Per flow |
Load aware | Queue size | Passive monitoring | Per link |
 | No. of flows | Passive monitoring | Per link |
Interference aware | Intra-flow interference | Channel diversity | Per flow |
Inter-flow interference | Signal strength | Per node | |
 | Link capacity | Active probing | Per link |
QoS | Overall throughput | Overall QoS | Per network |
 | Power utilization | Power utilization | Per node |