This document discusses ad hoc wireless networks and compares them to cellular networks. It covers the history and applications of ad hoc networks, including wireless mesh networks and wireless sensor networks. The key differences between ad hoc and cellular networks are described, such as infrastructure dependence and routing. Major issues in ad hoc networks like medium access, routing protocols, quality of service provisioning, and security challenges are summarized. Self-organization in ad hoc networks and references for further reading are also mentioned.