What is ad-hoc network? Characteristics of Mobile ADHOC Networks Applications of Mobile ADHOC Networks Channel Characteristics ADHOC BASIC CONCEPTS Routing - Mobile Adhoc Networks Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks(VANET) Multiple Access Protocols Responsibilities and Design issues of MAC Protocol Medium Access Control Sublayer Medium Access Control (MAC) and Scheduling IEEE Standards HIPERLAN Network Protocols Classes of Routing Protocols Goals and classification. Proactive vs Reactive Routing Protocols Unicast Routing Multicast Routing Security in Mobile ADHOC Networks Hierarchical Routing ROUTING PROTOCOLS Transport Layer Transmission Control Protocol Security Issues with Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks Attacks against ad hoc networks MANET vs VANET Design Issues - Mobile ADHOC Networks Cross-layer optimization Single Antenna Systems using Cooperative Communications