This document summarizes the key aspects of routing protocols for mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs). It discusses three categories of routing protocols: proactive, reactive, and hybrid protocols. Proactive protocols maintain routing tables through regular table updates, while reactive protocols find routes on demand through route discovery. Common proactive protocols described include DSDV and OLSR, while reactive protocols like AODV are now more widely used due to lower overhead. Hybrid routing protocols incorporate aspects of both approaches.