User Manual

NovaRoam EH900 User Manual
V. 1.1
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Appendix B: Routing Options
The NovaRoam Mobile Router provides a wireless connection between two or
more separate Ethernet subnets. Data is then routed between the Ethernet
subnets. Route information can be entered manually, or can be handled
automatically by AODV, the NovaRoam’s Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET)
algorithm.
Choosing Routing Mode
As a router, the NovaRoam provides a wireless connection between two or more
separate Ethernet subnets. Data is then routed between the Ethernet subnets.
Route information can be entered manually, or can be processed automatically by
AODV, the NovaRoam’s Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) algorithm.
The type of network you are designing will help determine the best routing mode
to use. If the network consists of stationary NovaRoams that are communicating
either point-to-point or point-to-multipoint, choose “Off” for Ad Hoc Routing mode.
This allows you to insert static routes for each NovaRoam and its connected
network. If routes are not required to change dynamically, “Off” is likely the best
Ad Hoc Routing mode to choose.
If the network consists of mobile NovaRoams, choose “AODV” for Ad Hoc
Routing mode. This mode allows the NovaRoams to automatically find their
neighbors and update their route tables to reflect this. AODV allows NovaRoams
to quickly and dynamically update their route tables as the network topology
changes. For environments in which routes are required to change dynamically,
such as in a mobile environment, AODV is typically the best Ad Hoc Routing
mode to choose.