Achieving privacy in mesh networks

Mesh network is vulnerable to privacy attacks because of the open medium property of wireless channel, the fixed topology, and the limited network size. Traditional anonymous routing algorithm cannot be directly applied to Mesh network, because they do not defend global attackers. In this paper we design private routing algorithm that used “Onion”, i.e., layered encryption, to hide routing information. In addition, we explore special ring topology that fits the investigated network scenario, to preserve a certain level of privacy against a global adversary. Categories and Subject Descriptors C.2.2 [Computer-Communication Networks]: Network Protocols—Routing protocols General Terms Security, Design Keywords Mesh networks, Privacy

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: SASN
• Authors: Xiaoxin Wu, Ninghui Li
• Keywords: Anonymous Routing Algorithm, Mesh Networks, Routing Algorithm, SASN 2006, Sensor Networks