The document compares different wireless routing protocols to find the most energy efficient for creating a cognitive radio network model with attacker nodes. It first describes cognitive radio networks and their ability to dynamically access unused radio spectrum. It then summarizes the characteristics of reactive, proactive, and hybrid routing protocols. Reactive protocols determine routes on demand through flooding, while proactive protocols constantly update routing tables. The document analyzes the ad hoc on-demand distance vector (AODV) and dynamic source routing (DSR) reactive protocols as well as the destination sequenced distance vector (DSDV) and optimized link state (OLSR) proactive protocols. It aims to compare these protocols and determine the most energy efficient for the cognitive radio network model.