Genetic algorithms application in routing problems of computer networks

Abstract

Although the computers networks are very refined and endowed with modern algorithms, the necessity of new technologies is observed to improve the performance regarding speed, security and reliability. In this context, some solutions have been proposed and, between them, it is the Genetic Algorithms technique that is also explored in other areas of knowledge. In this article, we introduced the concept of computers networks, the Genetic Algorithm technique and its application in routing problems solving. We also presented an alternative to find the routing based on Genetic Algorithms, once it has been showed efficient as a solution in optimization problems and it can be used together with the traditional routing algorithms.