A proactive routing protocol CL-OLSR (cross-layer based optimized link state routing) by using a brand-new routing metric CLM (cross-layer metric) is proposed. This protocol, senses link quality impact factors of bandwidth, node load, packet / link delivery rate and interference trough cross-layer operation mechanism. The metric is taken as a basis of route calculation and to optimize the route selection. Additionally, finding energy of nodes in the network. The simulation results are presented showing that the proposed CL-OLSR protocol improves the network throughput to a large extent; also reduce the end-to-end delay.

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Route Selection Optimisation Cross Layer Design Routing Proactive Routing