Mesh networking in wireless technologies

Theoretically, the traditional mesh topology is applicable to any kind of communication network, but it is mostly used in wireless technologies. If a new node is joining, it can join the network without any need for a physical wired connection, which makes it perfect for fast-changing networks (for example, vehicular networks). The implementation of this topology is limitless, but as of this chapter, we will see how it is useful for:

• Wireless mesh networks
• ZigBee
• Bluetooth Low Energy

Wireless mesh networks

WMNs were one of the earliest adoptions of mesh technology. Alongside Wireless Ad-hoc Networks, they established a very practical foundation of mesh networking. By successfully implementing routing algorithms, WMNs were able to implement the technology on an industrial level. 

WMNs have a similar topology to mobile ad hoc networks, but they show slow or no mobility. In WMNs, a change in the topology occurs when a host leaves the network. WMNs also do...