MEGA: Maximum-Entropy Genetic Algorithm for Router Nodes Placement in Wireless Mesh Networks.

Over the past decade, wireless mesh networks (WMNs) have seen significant advancements due to their simple deployment, cost-effectiveness, ease of implementation, and reliable service coverage. However, despite these advantages, the placement of nodes in WMNs presents a critical challenge that significantly impacts their performance. This issue is recognized as an NP-hard problem, underscoring the necessity of development optimization algorithms, such as heuristic and metaheuristic approaches.