Abstract: “In this research paper, Dynamic Source Routing were under certain studies from different aspects including a comparison between DSR performance according to different environments and with other protocols. DSR is a well-known ad hoc protocol, which is restricted to small networks. A new developed Agent used to enhance the performance of the DSR. A developed shadow Agent has made a new step forward to solve the problem of routing maintenance. This developed Agent has the ability to control the routing in the network which normally holding a routing table to increase the utilization of the routing protocol. The developed shadow Agent has played a major role to handle the expected dis-connectivity that may happen when the Agent changes its location.”

Keywords: Ad-hoc routing algorithms, performance analysis, optimization.