Mobile Ad Hoc wireless Networks (MANETs) is defined as a multi-hop infrastructureless wireless network which is self-organized and connects two or more stations spontaneously in the absence of central point or any access point. It allows peer-to-peer connections between devices that are operating in ad-hoc mode and are within the wireless range. They can form standalone groups of wireless nodes and can be connected to a cellular or fixed network. Nodes in a mobile adhoc network are free to move and organize themselves in an arbitrary fashion. Each user is free to roam about while communicating with others. Ad-hoc networks are suited for use in situations where an infrastructure is unavailable or when the costs to deploy one are very high.
