Optimal Hidden Node Area for Enhancing Routing Protocol Performance in IEEE 802.11 Multihop MANETs

Table 1

Selected input parameter values [4].

Parameter	Value
Packet payload (PLD)	4096 bits
UDP header	64 bits
IP header	160 bits
LLC + MAC header	192 bits
PHY header	192 bits
CWmin	32
Channel bit rate	2 Mbps
Propagation delay (𝑡prop)	1 μs
DIFS	50 μs
𝑇slot	20 μs