The chief difference between mobile ad hoc networks and conventional cellular technology is the apparent lack of a centralized entity within an ad hoc network . there are no base stations or mobile switching centers in an ad hoc network 它与传统的蜂窝通信系统之间最重要的区别是前者不需要中心控制的功能实体，网络中没有固定的基站和移动交换中心，因此，所有协议都必须以分布式工作。
