Mobile adhoc networks (MANETS) are infrastructureless networks which uses radio signals, to establish communication among mobile nodes. MANET media is open shared media, multiple mobile nodes may access the medium at the same time, which causes various MAC problems. This paper provides a review of various MAC problems being faced by MANETS and various MAC protocols which try to resolve these issues.
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