Network Initialization Using Global Authentication Scheme For Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (Gasman)

Abstract

Objectives: The objectives include proposing GASMAN, a decentralized authentication scheme for MANETs, validating its effectiveness through simulations, and discussing practical limitations and potential applications.

Methods: The Gasman authentication scheme for MANETs is presented, emphasizing its decentralized approach and ability to authenticate members without central authority. Gasman's methodology and initial simulation results using NS-2 are outlined, alongside discussions on practical limitations, potential extensions, and various application scenarios.
Findings: Gasman, a proposed authentication scheme for MANETs, offers decentralized authentication, balanced workload distribution, and adaptability to network changes. Simulation experiments conducted using NS-2 highlight its effectiveness across various scenarios, with practical limitations and potential extensions also discussed.
Novelty: Gasman introduces a novel authentication scheme tailored for MANETs, ensuring decentralized authentication without central authority, minimal information transfer, workload balance, adaptability, and extensive simulation-based validation.