In this paper, we develop a simple autoconfiguration mechanism for OLSR networks. The
mechanism aims at solving the simple, but common, problem of one or more new nodes
emerging in an existing network. We propose a simple solution, which allows these new
nodes to acquire an address and participate in the network. Our method is simple, both
algorithmically and in the requirements of the network. While we recognize that this is a
partial solution to the general autoconfiguration problem, we argue that the mechanism
described in this paper will satisfy the requirements in a great number of real-world
situations. We note, that while the address autoconfiguration mechanisms in this paper are
presented in the context of OLSR, they are equally applicable for other MANET routing
protocols.
IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems (ISCAS), Kobe, Japan, May 2005 – PDF – doi:10.1109/ISCAS.2005.1465251