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An ad-hoc network consists of mobile nodes. In an ad-hoc network, a mobile node can interact directly with another node within its transmission range, or it can pass its information to another node, which will operate as an intermediary node and forward the information to the target node via multi-hop connections. In such a network, no infrastructure is required. Ad hoc network routing protocols are divided into two types: proactive/table-driven and reactive/on-demand. The reactive routing protocol is employed anytime a communication is required. Reactive protocols are classified into two types: AODV (ad hoc on-demand distance vector protocol) and DSR (dynamic source routing protocol). In one type of scenario, one protocol may work best while another may perform worst, hence it is necessary to determine the ideal one in a more dynamic setting. The discrepancies in how these methods work result in considerable performance differences.