Wireless communication networks and swarm intelligence

This paper is a comprehensive survey on the role of swarm intelligence in wireless communication networks. The main aim of preparing this paper is to lead the way for the researchers in the field of wireless networks to recognize the role of swarm intelligence in optimizing the network features. The research paths are divided into four main tracks which are: network routing, network quality of service, network congestion, and network security. Swarm intelligence involves a wide range of applications but in this paper, we are focusing on its adaptability with the communication networks to accomplish performance optimization. In each of the four tracks, three standards-based networks are examined to show the effect of swarm intelligence on these networks which are IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.16, and IEEE 802.20. At the end of each section, a graphical qualitative comparison is represented to show the performance differences in terms of network optimization.

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This comprehensive survey explores the role of swarm intelligence in wireless communication networks, focusing on network routing, quality of service, congestion, and security. The study examines the impact of swarm intelligence on three standard-based networks – IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.16, and IEEE 802.20 – and presents graphical qualitative comparisons to demonstrate performance differences.