%0 Journal Article %T MANET: Advantages, challenges and applications for education %D 2017 %@ 1692-5238 %U http://repository.icesi.edu.co/biblioteca_digital/handle/10906/84480 %X Presently, telecommunications are key for several human activities. However, there are some places where their use is not possible because of the absence of the required infrastructure: antennas, routers and switches. The Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks [MANET] has become a key tool for wireless networks because of its two major advantages: they do not depending on infrastructure and offers complete mobility. This paper aims to show their development; introduce their basic concepts, features, advantages, challenges and operation modes; and present how it can be useful, emphasizing in day to day activities, as education. %K Educación virtual %K Telecomunicaciones %K Tecnología %K Redes inalámbricas %~ GOEDOC, SUB GOETTINGEN