This document discusses mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) characterized by mobile nodes communicating without a centralized infrastructure. It evaluates two routing protocols, Destination-Sequenced Distance Vector (DSDV) which is proactive, and Ad hoc On-Demand Distance Vector (AODV) which is reactive, comparing their performances in terms of packet delivery, normalized routing load, average delay, and throughput under various conditions. The study concludes that while both protocols have their advantages and limitations, they present different strategies for managing network routing in highly dynamic environments.